Ohio Citizen Action
- Assets
- $398.1k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 65
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 06/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 34-1208942
Organization Overview
Ohio Citizen Action is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ohio Citizen Action employed 65 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Ohio Citizen Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Ohio Citizen Action generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OHIO CITIZEN ACTION ORGANIZES AND MOBILIZES PEOPLE TO ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC INTERESTS. IN PERSON, BY PHONE, AND ONLINE, WE ENGAGE PEOPLE IN ACTIONS THAT PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AND BENEFIT CONSUMERS. OUR CAMPAIGNS CONNECT OHIOANS AND BUILD A MOVEMENT TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENERGY WORK PUBLIC EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND GRASSROOTS LOBBYING ON ISSUES THAT INCLUDE: CLEAN ENERGY, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, FAIR ENERGY COSTS, PRESERVING DEMOCRACY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.
ELECTORAL WORK OHIO CITIZEN ACTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL OFFICES AND COMMUNICATED THOSE ENDORSEMENTS TO OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS THROUGH EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA. WE SUPPORTED CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, FAIR ENERGY COSTS, PRESERVING DEMOCRACY AND PROMOTING PUBLIC HEALTH. OCA ENDORSED THROUGH INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES. THOSE INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES CONSISTED OF CANVASSING AND DIRECT VOTER CONTACT AND VOTER EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carla Walker President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Gilbert Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Ferguson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ted Barrows Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Scheerhorn Finance Offi | Officer | 32 | $73,681 |
Rachael Belz CEO | Officer | 24 | $76,215 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $456,830 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $483,804 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $940,634 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $170,721 |
| 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 | $1,111,359 |
| 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. | $123,311 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $73,681 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $452,915 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,419 |
| Payroll taxes | $51,428 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,459 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $16,411 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $50,765 |
| Advertising and promotion | $49,792 |
| Office expenses | $19,457 |
| Information technology | $30,545 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,283 |
| Travel | $31,046 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,549 |
| Interest | $9,412 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,394 |
| Insurance | $1,241 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,026,305 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,521 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $255,225 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,810 |
| 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 | $8,745 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,851 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $79,954 |
| Total assets | $398,106 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $79,420 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $175,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $87,571 |
| Total liabilities | $341,991 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $56,115 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $398,106 |