# Optimist Sausage Fundraiser

Youth development nonprofit in Portland, Indiana 47371. EIN 39-2617753. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O12)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2025
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Jay County, Indiana: about 5,205 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
- 28 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 5.4 per 1,000 children.
- Indiana rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/indiana

## Questions

**What is Optimist Sausage Fundraiser's EIN?**

Optimist Sausage Fundraiser's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2617753. 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 Sausage Fundraiser a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Optimist Sausage Fundraiser in Portland, Indiana as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. 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 Sausage Fundraiser tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Optimist Sausage Fundraiser 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 Sausage Fundraiser do?**

The IRS classifies Optimist Sausage Fundraiser as: Youth development. 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.