About Us

Mission

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.

History

Established in 1971, the Optimist International Foundation (OIF) is a non-for-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. OIF works with Optimist Clubs located in over 3800 communities in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean.