About Us

Established in 1971, the Optimist International Foundation (OIF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. OIF works with Optimist Clubs located in over 3,800 communities in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean.

Vision

We envision a Foundation that can provide significant funding for Optimist International's youth and service programs and is proudly supported by individual Optimists, their Clubs, and the community at large.

Officers (through September 30, 2008)

President: Ron Graves, San Antonio, TX

President-Elect: Bill Scott, Jeffersonville, IN

Treasurer: William H. Teague, Leicester, NC

Secretary/Treasurer: Judi Smith, St. Louis, MO

Scope of Service

1.5 million youth served annually by programs funded by the Foundation. OIF depends on support from Optimist Clubs and individual members, the general public, businesses, and corporations.