# Friend of the Youth Foundation Optimist Club of St Louis

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Ballwin, Missouri 63011. EIN 43-6034865. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide support and service for youth

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/436034865/202622249349301847/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20J)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1953
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $246,092 | $123,285 | $4,019,411 | $4,019,411 | 0 | 75 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/436034865/202622249349301847/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $106,769 | $167,073 | $3,095,028 | $3,095,028 | 0 | 25 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/436034865/202422259349300932/full) |
| Sep 2022 | $207,611 | $91,487 | $2,828,435 | $2,828,435 | 0 | 7 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/436034865/202312279349302026/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $123,021 | $61,042 | $3,657,589 | $3,657,589 | 0 | 6 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/436034865/202212239349302716/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2025: programs $120,000 (97%), management $3,285 (3%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $0, program fees $0, investment income $246,092.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +19% a year, Sep 2021 to Sep 2025). 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 4 youth development nonprofits in Ballwin.
- Revenue $246,092 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 205 youth development nonprofits in Missouri; median $245,970.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- St. Louis County, Missouri: about 214,394 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
- 561 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Ballwin: 8 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/missouri/ballwin
- Missouri rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/missouri

## Questions

**What is Friend of the Youth Foundation Optimist Club of St Louis's EIN?**

Friend of the Youth Foundation Optimist Club of St Louis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6034865. 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 Friend of the Youth Foundation Optimist Club of St Louis a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friend of the Youth Foundation Optimist Club of St Louis in Ballwin, Missouri as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1953. 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 Friend of the Youth Foundation Optimist Club of St Louis tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friend of the Youth Foundation Optimist Club of St Louis 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 Friend of the Youth Foundation Optimist Club of St Louis do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "To provide support and service for youth" The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does Friend of the Youth Foundation Optimist Club of St Louis take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Friend of the Youth Foundation Optimist Club of St Louis reported total revenue of $246,092 and total expenses of $123,285 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.