The Optimist International Foundation helps clubs help children and youth.  Two programs sponsored by the Foundation that enable donors to make 501(c)(3) contributions to benefit our club are the as follows:

The Club Pass Through Grant: Optimist Clubs seeking grant funds or contributions for funding of its charitable community service projects or other charitable, literary or educational programs, may request the assistance of Optimist International Foundation (OIF) as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.  

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Club Campaign Fund: Purpose of fund must be charitable and must support literary, educational or charitable programs of the Club.

• Contributions must be designated by the Donor on check or attached paperwork for the Club Campaign Fund at the time of remittance.

• Please make check payable to Optimist International Foundation.

• The funds are restricted for Club’s Campaign Fund only.

• No individual or Club recognition is given for Club Campaign gifts

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