2024-11-06T16:14:09-05:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 341208942 Ohio Citizen Action % Rachael Belz OHIO 2168615200 1511 Brookpark Rd Cleveland OH 44109 Rachael Belz CEO 2024-11-06 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Rachael Belz 1511 Brookpark Rd Cleveland OH 44109 1151714 false X www.ohiocitizen.org X 1976 OH Ohio Citizen Action organized 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. 4 4 0 6 0 0 940634 877197 170721 274517 0 0 4 0 1111359 1151714 0 0 0 0 662073 918864 16411 11818 164337 347821 482169 1026305 1412851 85054 -261137 398106 384989 341991 590011 56115 -205022 Ohio Citizen Action organizes and mobilizes people to advocate for public interests. 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Our work consisted of field and phone canvassing direct voter contact including education and persuasion handing out and leaving behind endorsement literature for both constitutional amendments and sponsoring paid ads on social media. 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The Board has two categories of members: those elected by the organizations members and those elected by other Board members. Part VI, Line 11b Process to review the 990: The 990 is sent to all Board members to review. It is first approved by the CEO then the audit committee reviews and approves the 990. The form is not filed until all Board members have reviewed. Part VI, Line 12c Annually Board members and key employees are required to review the conflict of interest policy and sign a document affirming that they have read and understand the policy. They must indicate if any conflict of interest exists and fully describe such conflict.They are also required to bring to the Boards attention any conflict of interest that may arise. Part VI, Line 15 In 2023 the organization hired a consultant to do a compensation study. CEO: a review is done using comparative data of equal positions within comparative organizations. Experience and seniority are a factor of consideration. Independent opinions are sought to substantiate the decision. Officers: The policy for management and administrative staff is to receive an annual increase of 3% or a minimum of $1000 provided the budget allows. Exceptions can be made to this policy based on exceptional merit but within the comparative norm. Part VI, Line 19 Governing documents Disclosure: The IRS form 990 is made public upon request on our website and through Guidestar another website. Other documents are available upon request including annual financial statements articles of incorporation by-laws and conflict of interest policy. Part IX, Line 11g Professional Fees: Executive Coaching Board Development Outreach Phone Services Compensation Study Strategic Plan Case for Support Audio Visual Services Web Site Services Retainer for Business Strategies Media Communications Services. Part VI, line 9 | Name of the person:, Address of the person:| Carla Walker Board President, 621 Mehring Way #902, Cincinnati, OH, 45202| Thomas Ferguson, 3006 Wicklow Road, Columbus, OH, 43204| Ted Barrows Sec Treas, 4834 Sarasota Dr, Hilliard, OH, 43206| Kayla Juergens, 1272 W 116th St, Cleveland, OH, 44102| Part V Line 2 | Explanation:| 2a W2s were issued by a Professional Employer Organization not us. We had 73 employees during the year.