# Vandalia-Butler Optimist Foundation

Youth development nonprofit in Vandalia, Ohio 45377. EIN 81-3819067. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Our motto is "friend of youth", we raise money to fund various scholarship opportunities through the local schools and other organizations

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813819067/202630139349202163/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O03)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- 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 | $10,000 | $8,500 | $15,046 | $15,046 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813819067/202630139349202163/full) |
| Sep 2024 | $6,200 | $6,500 | $13,546 | $13,546 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813819067/202630139349200888/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $6,099 | $10,000 | $13,846 | $13,846 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813819067/202440349349200414/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $9,674 | $2,503 | $11,367 | $11,367 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813819067/202231619349200208/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $10,000, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +1% 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 2 youth development nonprofits in Vandalia.
- Revenue $10,000 is in the bottom 10% of 449 youth development nonprofits in Ohio; median $155,735.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Montgomery County, Ohio: about 117,813 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
- 230 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Vandalia: 5 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/vandalia
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Vandalia-Butler Optimist Foundation's EIN?**

Vandalia-Butler Optimist Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3819067. 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 Vandalia-Butler Optimist Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Vandalia-Butler Optimist Foundation in Vandalia, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 Vandalia-Butler Optimist Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Vandalia-Butler Optimist Foundation 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 Vandalia-Butler Optimist Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "Our motto is "friend of youth", we raise money to fund various scholarship opportunities through the local schools and other organizations" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Vandalia-Butler Optimist Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Vandalia-Butler Optimist Foundation reported total revenue of $10,000 and total expenses of $8,500 on its Form 990-EZ (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.