Ohio Center For Law Related Education is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (I02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Ohio Center For Law Related Education employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio Center For Law Related Education 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 07/2021, Ohio Center For Law Related Education generated $384.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $449.8k during the year ending 07/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OCLRE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS ABOUT THE LEGAL PROCESS AND SYSTEM, IN ORDER FOR THEM TO BE BETTER INFORMED AND EFFECTIVE CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MOCK TRIAL: THE OHIO MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED BY THE OHIO CENTER FOR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION IN 1983, IS A STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO BECOME AWARE OF THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. IT PROVIDES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FIRST HAND ABOUT LAW, COURT PROCEDURES AND THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM WHILE ALSO BUILDING INTERPRETATION, CRITICAL THINKING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS. STUDENTS WHO COMPETE IN THE MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM COME AWAY WITH A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF NOT ONLY THE PRINCIPLES OUR LEGAL SYSTEM IS FOUNDED ON BUT ALSO OF THEMSELVES AND THE SKILLS THEY POSSESS.
WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION IS AN INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM ON THE HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON CURRICULAR MATERIALS DEVELOPED BY THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION AND ACCLAIMED BY LEADING EDUCATORS. SIMULATED CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS, EXCELLENT FOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT, ARE BUILT INTO THE CURRICULUM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVELS. CLASSES MAY CHOOSE TO ENTER A COMPETITION STRUCTURED AS A SIMULATED HEARING WHERE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONSTITUTION IS TESTED.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING YOUTH FOR JUSTICE, OHIO GOVERNMENT IN ACTION, NEWSLETTER, MOOT COURT AND CIVIC SUMMIT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kate Strickland Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $69,530 |
Michael Farley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Thomas Friedman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marion Smithberger President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Candice Suffren Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Daniels Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $268,950 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $59,896 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $328,846 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $54,924 |
Investment income | $358 |
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 | $384,619 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,887 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,101 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $177,731 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,839 |
Other employee benefits | $35,000 |
Payroll taxes | $17,147 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $53,329 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,373 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $19,918 |
Information technology | $19,428 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,967 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,210 |
Insurance | $5,555 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $449,757 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,668 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,075,009 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $200,766 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,201 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,335,644 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,568 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $210 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $34,778 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,045,835 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $255,031 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,335,644 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ohio Center For Law Related Education has recieved totaling $116,049.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Ohio State Bar Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT. | $116,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $49 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pennsylvania Interest On Lawyer Trust Account Board Harrisburg, PA | $39,506,972 | $24,730,443 |
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Harrisburg, PA | $0 | $5,143,408 |
Childrens Advocacy Centers Of Kentucky Inc Lexington, KY | $586,029 | $4,819,044 |
Ufcw Local 1776ks Wd And Employers Legal Fund Canonsburg, PA | $149,899 | $816,905 |
Utica Volunteer Emergency Squad Inc Utica, OH | $452,633 | $390,040 |
Ufcw Local 1776 & Participating Employers Legal Trust Fund Plymouth Meeting, PA | $725,408 | $518,133 |
Ohio Center For Law Related Education Columbus, OH | $1,335,644 | $384,619 |
Kentucky State Police Legal Fund Frankfort, KY | $50,052 | $356,540 |
Cincinnati Bar Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $3,761,362 | $568,062 |
Oada Legal Defense Fund Dublin, OH | $5,801,724 | $188,434 |
Columbus Police Sub-Relief Fund Columbus, OH | $2,405,375 | $140,515 |
Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Training Group Inc Beaverton, MI | $89,531 | $94,206 |