Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition
- Assets
- $18.5m
- Revenue
- $10.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 30
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Founding
- 10/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 34-1636766
Organization Overview
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is located in Akron, OH. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition 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 12/2023, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition generated $10.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.1% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2019, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $930,004. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OHIO & ERIE CANALWAY COALITION SEEKS TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET, AND DEVELOP THE NATURAL, HISTORICAL, AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES ALONG THE OHIO & ERIE CANALS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. THEY ALSO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD THE 101-MILE TOWPATH TRAIL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOUNDED IN 1989, THE OHIO & ERIE CANALWAY COALITION (OECC) SEEKS TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET, AND DEVELOP THE NATURAL, HISTORICAL, AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES ALONG THE OHIO & ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND PUBLICATIONS, INCLUDING FISHING DERBIES, TOWPATH TREK, HEALTHY STEPS, TOWPATH CENTURY RIDE, AND THE TOWPATH COMPANION, OECC BUILDS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL AND TOWPATH TRAIL. OECC PARTNERS AND COLLABORATES WITH MORE THAN 150 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN SUMMIT, STARK, TUSCARAWAS, HARRISON, AND CUYAHOGA COUNTIES, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS TO CITIZENS OF NORTHEAST OHIO. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FUNDRAISING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TRAIL AND GREENWAY PLANNING, AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS. SINCE 1989, OECC HAS WORKED ON VARIOUS RESOURCE CONSERVATION PROJECTS INCLUDING THE RICHARD HOWE HOUSE RESTORATION, LIMBACH BUILDINGS IN THE VILLAGE OF CANAL FULTON, BOTH SUMMIT AND TUSCARAWAS COUNTY TRAIL & GREENWAY PLANS, AND THE BUCKHORN CREEK TRAIL DEVELOPMENT IN TUSCARAWAS COUNTY. IN 2015, OECC WAS SELECTED BY JOHN S. & JAMES L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT THE ITOWPATH PROJECT TO IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY, ACCESSIBILITY, SAFETY, AND AESTHETICS OF THE TOWPATH TRAIL IN AKRON, OHIO. IN 2016, OECC WAS SELECTED BY THE MIAMI FOUNDATION TO RECEIVE A THREE-YEAR, 4 MILLION GRANT FOR REIMAGINING THE CIVIC COMMONS (RCC). RCC IS FOCUSED ON ENHANCING AND ACTIVATING PUBLIC SPACES TO PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC INTEGRATION, FOSTER VALUE CREATION, AND STIMULATE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. IN 2020, OECC RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL GRANT FROM THE MIAMI FOUNDATION TO FURTHER THE RCC PROJECTS ALONG THE TOWPATH INCLUDING AT SUMMIT LAKE AND LOCK 3 IN AKRON. IN 2021 OECC BEGAN THE DESIGN AND FUNDRAISING PROCESS FOR THE REVITALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUMMIT LAKE AND LOCK 3.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Rice President & | Officer | 40 | $156,858 |
Bart Beacher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janae Bragg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Frances Buchholzer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melinda Chase Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Roseanne Deucher Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Anser Advisory Llc Trail/park Mgt | 12/30/23 | $410,847 |
Kenmore Construction Co Llc Construction | 12/30/23 | $3,940,910 |
Environmental Design Group Trail/park Desi | 12/30/23 | $347,338 |
Olin Partnership Ltd Trail/park Desi | 12/30/23 | $142,224 |
City Architecture Inc Trail/park Desi | 12/30/23 | $177,800 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $85,555 |
| Fundraising events | $216,626 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,208,197 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,509,471 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,895 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,019,849 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $554,921 |
| Investment income | $332,971 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$62,931 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $529 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,846,616 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,000 |
| 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. | $173,171 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,261 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $415,847 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,005 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,153 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,627 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,294 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,945 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $6,320 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $22,140 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,867 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $37,438 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,564 |
| Travel | $31,725 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,393 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $106,154 |
| Insurance | $14,868 |
| All other expenses | $24,184 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,476,146 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $755,081 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,619,973 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $198,412 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,220 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,498 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,610,966 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,007,038 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $351,371 |
| Total assets | $18,549,559 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,371,384 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,452,351 |
| 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 | $37,608 |
| Total liabilities | $8,861,343 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,900,733 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,787,483 |
| 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 | $18,549,559 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition has awarded $42,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORP PURPOSE: AKRON CIVIC COMMONS | $15,000 |
EAST AKRON NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE: AKRON CIVIC COMMONS | $14,500 |
AKRON METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTH PURPOSE: AKRON CIVIC COMMONS | $12,500 |