Lincoln West Optimist Club Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE AND REMAIN LIMITED TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, SPECIFICALLY, OF COMBATING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND ADVANCING RELIEF OF POOR, DISTRESSED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH BY PROVIDING CAMPGROUND(S)AND CABIN(S) FOR USE BY CHARITABLE YOUTH GROUPS AND UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH GROUPS.
- Income
- $38,502
- Largest source of income
- other income, 85%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- THE EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE LINCOLN WEST OPTIMIST CLUB (LWOC) IN ITS SERVICE TO YOUTH. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LWOC IN ITS MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF A LODGE AND GROUNDS. THE LODGE IS OWNED BY LWOC AS A LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT. THE GROUNDS ARE LEASED FROM NEBRASKA GAME & PARKS, AND ARE OFFERED FREE TO YOUTH GROUPS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS. USE IS FOR CAMPING AND OUTDOOR EVENTS. BOY AND GIRL SCOUT GROUPS ARE PRIMARY USERS OF THE PROPERTY. THIS FOUNDATION HAS CONTRIBUTED TO GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSET ADDITIONS FOR THE LODGE AND GROUNDS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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