Public Charity

The Charlotte Optimist

The Charlotte Optimist is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Charlotte, NC. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $208K, total assets of $208K. Imperigo tracks 1 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $151K.

EIN: 995045024 Charlotte, NC Latest filing: 2024

Total Revenue$208K

Total Assets$208K

Grant Records1

Funding Total$151K

Filing Years2024

Mission

A nonprofit media platform that strengthens the Charlotte community through thoughtful dialogue and high-quality local storytelling and journalism.

Sample Grants Received

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

2024

For grant recipient's exempt purposes

$151,000

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Officers & Directors

Secretary Ami Shukla

Chair Brian Castleberry

Treasurer Bruce Clark

CEO Michael Graff

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

For grant recipient's exempt purposes

$151,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets
2024	$208K	—	$208K

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