Mansfield Noon Optimist Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DIRECT PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRIPS FOR UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN, CULTURAL EVENTS, AND DONATIONS TO YOUTH SPORTING PROGRAMS, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND OTHER YOUTH ORIENTED ACTIVITIES.
- Income
- $63,390
- Spending
- $11,310
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (4)
- $3,480 spent. THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS A QUALITY STUDENT PROGRAM WHICH SELECTS 2 STUDENTS FROM EACH HIGH SCHOOL IN RICHLAND COUNTY, OHIO. THE FOUNDATION WORKS THROUGH EACH SCHOOL'S PRINCIPAL AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS TO SELECT EACH STUDENT BASED ON ACADEMICS, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP QUALITIES. THERE IS AN ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET TO RECOGNIZE THE STUDENTS PUBLICALLY, INCLUDING THE STUDENT'S FAMILIES AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. THE PROGRAM BENEFTIS APPROXIMENTLY 100 PERSONS IN RICHLAND COUNTY.
- $2,500 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP TO THE SECOND RUNNER UP IN THE STATE WIDE MISS OHIO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS HUNDREDS OF YOUNG WOMEN TO GROW AND DEVELOP INTO CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS READY TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY RESIDE IN.
- $2,300 spent. THE OPTIMIST CLUB MEMBERS GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FOR 25 UNDER PRIVILEDGED CHILDREN BUYING THEM NEEDED CLOTHING ITEMS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SPONSORS A BREAKFAST WITH SANTA EVENT WHERE CHILDREN HAVE BREAKFAST WITH THE OPTIMIST MEMBERS, RECEIVE THEIR GIFTS, AND GET TO MEET SANTA.
- $2,000 spent. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MANSFIELD NOON OPTIMIST CLUB, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS 2 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN FOR RESIDENTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY, OHIO. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND THOSE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A FULL TIME UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM ARE ELIGIBLE TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION WHICH INCLUDES TWO CHARACTER REFERENCES ALONG WITH COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES STATEMENTS AS WELL AS THEIR OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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