Ohio Citizen Advocates For Addiction Recovery

Organization Overview

Ohio Citizen Advocates For Addiction Recovery is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (F80) the organization is classified as: Mental Health Associations, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Ohio Citizen Advocates For Addiction Recovery employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio Citizen Advocates For Addiction Recovery 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 Citizen Advocates For Addiction Recovery generated $388.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $383.2k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.0% 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 ADVOCATE FOR PEOPLE IN OR SEEKING RECOVERY TO ENSURE POLITICAL SOCIAL EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC EQUALITY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH. OCAAR OFFERS EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON ADDICTION AND RECOVERY TAILORED TO A VARIETY OF GROUPS, INCLUDING CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SUPPORTERS, CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. THE MORE OPPORTUNITIES OHIOANS HAVE TO LEARN FACTS ABOUT THIS CHRONIC DISEASE THEN THE NEGATIVE MISCONCEPTIONS AND MISPERCEPTIONS CAN BE CHALLENGED TO CHANGE. OUTREACH INCREASES KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ADDICTION AND RECOVERY IN ORDER TO CHANGE PUBLIC PERCEPTION SURROUNDING ADDICTION AND CREATE MORE INFORMED CITIZENS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND DELIBERATIVE DIALOGUE.


RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES. RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING THOSE IN AND SEEKING RECOVERY. BY BUILDING A SOLID COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EACH MEMBER OF SOCIETY FEELS VALUED AND EMPOWERED TO GIVE BACK. WHEN A COMMUNITY SUPPORTS A CULTURE OF RECOVERY, IT IS REFLECTED IN ALL SECTORS OF SOCIETY. WHEN INDIVIDUALS ARE SUPPORTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THEIR SOCIETY, WE ALL REAP THE BENEFITS OF THEIR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN MAKING OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE.


ADVOCACY. OCAAR IS AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT IS FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING OHIOANS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TO ADVOCATE ON THEIR OWN BEHALF AND ON BEHALF OF THEIR COMMUNITIES TO CREATE STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL CHANGE IN POLICY REGARDING HOW ADDICTION AND RECOVERY IS ADDRESSED. THE PURPOSE OF THESE SERVICES IS TO PREPARE OHIOANS WITH THE SKILLS AND TOOLS NECESSARY TO BE AN EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS WILL ACCOMPLISH CHANGING SOCIETAL PERCEPTIONS AND ALLOW FOR A VOICE TO THE CURRENT POLICY DECISION STRUCTURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sarah Thompson
Executive Director
$75,616
Molly O'neill
Interim Exec Director
$0
Ben Ertel
Copresident
$0
Greg Klima
Treasurer
$0
Chris Ruff
Copresident
$0
Candice Greenwade
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$570
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $381,608
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$679
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$382,857
Total Program Service Revenue$3,300
Investment income $0
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 $388,128

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Ohio Citizen Advocates For Addiction Recovery has recieved totaling $178,439.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES

$85,608
Empowering Ohio's Economy Inc

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: ANNUAL GIVING

$60,000
Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: HEALTH

$14,392
Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES

$9,650
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Unrestricted

$7,789
Hinson Family Tr

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: HEALTH

$1,000
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