Ohio Environmental Council

Organization Overview

Ohio Environmental Council is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Ohio Environmental Council employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio Environmental Council is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Ohio Environmental Council generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SECURE HEALTHY AIR, LAND, AND WATER FOR ALL WHO CALL OHIO HOME.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DURING FY21, THE OEC'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS CENTERED AROUND SEVERAL KEY AREAS, INCLUDING: ENERGY, CLEAN WATER, PUBLIC LANDS, DEMOCRACY, AS WELL AS JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION (JEDI) AND CAMPAIGNS & COMMUNICATIONS. MOST NOTABLY ACROSS THESE AREAS, THE OEC GATHERED SIGNATURES AND COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF STRONGER FEDERAL CLIMATE POLICIES AND SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO SECURE CARBON REDUCTION COMMITMENTS FROM OVER 20 MUNICIPALITIES ACROSS OHIO; PLAYED AN IMPORTANT PART IN THE RENEWAL OF $170 MILLION IN H2OHIO FUNDING AND HELPED SECURE RENEWED GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE FUNDING TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE GREAT LAKES; HELPED PROTECT MORE THAN 40,000 ACRES OF THE WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST FROM OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN A MAJOR LEGAL VICTORY; CONTINUATION IN SCHEDULE O.EDUCATED HUNDREDS OF OHIOANS ABOUT THE REDISTRICTING PROCESSES AND SUPPORTED DOZENS OF COMMUNITY MAPMAKING WORKSHOPS. ADDITIONALLY, THE OEC LAW CENTER FILED 4 CASES AND AMICUS BRIEFS ON LAND, REDISTRICTING AND CLEAN ENERGY RELATED CASES IN FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS.


DURING FY21, THE OEC FIELD DEPARTMENT UTILIZED A VARIETY OF TACTICS AND LEVERAGED HIGH LEVEL RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIP TO ACHIEVE VICTORIES FOR THE LAND, WATER, AIR, AND DEMOCRACY FOR ALL WHO CALL OHIO HOME. IN CLEVELAND, THE OEC WORKED WITH COALITION PARTNERS TO DEVELOP AND ADVANCE THE CLEVELAND COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY PLATFORM TO EDUCATE LOCAL CANDIDATES AND RESIDENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POLICIES. IN SOUTHEAST OHIO, WE CONTINUED OUR WORK TO DRIVE A LOCAL CAMPAIGN TO CREATE A NAMED BACKCOUNTRY AREA IN THE WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST THAT WOULD PROTECT UPWARDS OF 30,000 ACRES AND CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ECONOMIES OF SCALE THROUGHOUT SOME OF THE POOREST COUNTIES IN OHIO. CONTINUATION IN SCHEDULE O.IN NORTHEAST OHIO, THE OEC SUPPORTED LOCAL CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE ACTION EFFORTS THROUGH THE POWER A CLEAN FUTURE OHIO CAMPAIGN. AND IN NORTHWEST OHIO, OUR 2021 PRIORITIES FOCUSED AROUND MAINTAINING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE WATER FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THE PASSING ORDINANCES INFLUENCING WATER AFFORDABILITY, WATER ACCESS, AND EMERGING CONTAMINANTS.


DURING FY21, OEC'S COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT ENGAGED WITH 15,600 EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS AND 30,035 SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS TO ENHANCE OEC'S PROGRAMMATIC GOALS. WE WORKED WITH OUR POLICY EXPERTS AND FIELD ADVOCACY STAFF TO UPDATE OUR ADVOCACY TOOLKIT (HTTPS://THEOEC.ORG/ADVOCACY-TOOLKIT/) AND HOST A SERIES OF PRACTICAL TRAINING SESSIONS FOR OEC MEMBERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Heather Taylor-Miesle
Executive Director
$105,661
Rich Shank
Board President
$0
William Gruber
Board Vice President
$0
William Katzin
Board Treasurer
$0
Mike Shelton
Board Secretary
$0
Andy Jones
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$9,347
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $316,600
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,912,049
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,237,996
Total Program Service Revenue$1,140
Investment income $5,446
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,337,824

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Ohio Environmental Council has awarded $53,750 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BLACK ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS ASSOC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Solon, OH

PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF CONSERVATION

$38,750

OHIO AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION COUNCIL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Reynoldsburg, OH

PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF CONSERVATION

$10,000

CITIZENS CAMPAIGN FOR METROPARKS

PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF CONSERVATION

$5,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ohio Environmental Council has recieved totaling $65,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Center For Climate Integrity

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PROVIDE CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY CAMPAIGN STRATEGY AND SUPPORT.

$60,000
Sears-Swetland Family Foundation

Bratenahl, OH

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$325,761
Earnings$120,915
Ending Balance$446,676

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