# Optimist International

Recreational clubs nonprofit in Vale, North Carolina 28168. EIN 23-7121563. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2026
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue $17,648 is in the bottom 10% of 49 recreation and club nonprofits in North Carolina; median $171,086.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lincoln County, North Carolina: about 19,875 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 39 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- North Carolina rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/north-carolina

## Questions

**What is Optimist International's EIN?**

Optimist International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7121563. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Optimist International a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Optimist International in Vale, North Carolina as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2026. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Optimist International tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Optimist International as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Optimist International do?**

The IRS classifies Optimist International as: Recreational clubs. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.