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Mission Statement

 

Helping Optimists Help Kids

Seeking, receiving and managing funds and real personal property for the benefit of Optimist International and its Member Clubs in its charitable, literary and educational activities.

Vision Statement

We envision a Foundation that can provide significant funding for Optimist International’s youth and service programs and is proudly supported by individual Optimists, their Clubs, and the community at large.

Tax and Charitable Status

The Optimist International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States. Within 501(c)(3), the Foundation is a 509(a)(3) public charity.

History

Optimist International Foundation (OIF) was established in 1971 exclusively for the charitable, literary and educational purposes of Optimist International, a community service-based organization committed to creating a more optimistic future for young people through innovative programs. OIF works with Optimist Clubs located in over 2,100 communities in the United States and the Caribbean.

The Foundation has grown steadily since 1971 and is recognized as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

The Foundation’s Board of Directors grants funds to Optimist International each year for the development and improvement of International programs. Programs funded by the Foundation serve 1.5 million children annually. Optimist International Foundation depends on the support from Optimist Clubs and individual Members, the general public, businesses and corporations.

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For more information or to DONATE, click the button below to go to the Optimist International Foundation website.

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OIF Grant Applications

 Does your club need some extra money to help finance a service project? Optimist International Foundation has some matching grants that might help you. Both the Childhood Health and Wellness (CHW) grant and the Club Grant awards will range from $250 to $1,000.  Both of these are matching grants, meaning the club must have available the same amount of money that is being requested in the grant application.  The Club grant application must be for a new project for the club.


The deadlines to submit the grant applications are as follows:

Club Grant - Deadline to submit is March 21, 2025

CHW Grant - Deadlines are January 31, 2025 and  August 22, 2025


The Pass Through Grant is used if you have a donor willing to donate $100 or more to your service project, but would like the benefit of a tax deduction. 


If you need more information contact us  via the "Contact Us" tab or visit OIFoundation.org . 

OIF Club Grant Flyer Jan 2025 (pdf)

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OIF Club Grant Application 2025 (pdf)

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OIF Club Pass Through Grant Application 2024-2025 (pdf)

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OIF Childhood Health and Wellness Grant Information 2024-2025 (pdf)

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OIF CHW Grant Application 2025 (pdf)

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Club $365 Donation to OIF

Only $1 A Day

Help Optimists help kids. Funds the Club Grant Program.

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Dime A Day Donation

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Just What Does the Foundation Do?

Here is the latest compilation of accomplishments

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