Optimist International Foundation
St Louis, Missouri · EIN 237102928 · Private foundation
Based in St Louis, Missouri, Optimist International Foundation has awarded $2.0M across 107 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Optimist International. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Optimist International Foundation funds
Optimist International Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, youth development.
Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimist International CHARITABLE | Saint Louis, MO | $206K | 2018 |
| Optimist International charitable, literary | St Louis, MO | $188K | 2017 |
| John Hopkins University CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH | Baltimore, MD | $114K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Optimist International Foundation
Optimist International Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at oifoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Optimist International Foundation
- Does Optimist International Foundation accept grant applications?
- Optimist International Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Optimist International Foundation fund?
- Optimist International Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Optimist International, John Hopkins University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Optimist International Foundation give in grants?
- Optimist International Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.2M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.0M over 107 grants.
- Where is Optimist International Foundation located?
- Optimist International Foundation is based in St Louis, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237102928.
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