# Vista Optimist Club Foundation Inc

Recreational clubs nonprofit in Vista, California 92081. EIN 33-0722742. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Support for youth sports and related activities, college scholarships

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330722742/202640839349301709/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1997
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $47,449 | $66,941 | $736,971 | $727,971 | 1 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330722742/202640839349301709/full) |
| Aug 2024 | $109,509 | $126,436 | $743,432 | $743,413 | 3 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330722742/202600839349302155/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $221,117 | $224,564 | $691,458 | $689,539 | 3 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330722742/202401779349300535/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $276,159 | $161,079 | $624,583 | $623,871 | 3 | 90 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330722742/202231959349301038/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $5,000 (7%), management $37,594 (56%), fundraising $24,347 (36%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $60,363, program fees $0, investment income $1,225.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -41% a year, Aug 2021 to Dec 2024). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 2 recreation and club nonprofits in Vista.
- Revenue $47,449 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 176 recreation and club nonprofits in California; median $136,541.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Diego County, California: about 671,593 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
- 1,271 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Vista: 56 licensed child care centers, 4 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/vista
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Vista Optimist Club Foundation Inc's EIN?**

Vista Optimist Club Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0722742. 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 Vista Optimist Club Foundation Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Vista Optimist Club Foundation Inc in Vista, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1997. 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 Vista Optimist Club Foundation Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Vista Optimist Club Foundation Inc 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 Vista Optimist Club Foundation Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Support for youth sports and related activities, college scholarships" The IRS classifies it as: Recreational clubs.

**How much money does Vista Optimist Club Foundation Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Vista Optimist Club Foundation Inc reported total revenue of $47,449 and total expenses of $66,941 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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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.