2024-11-13T11:50:43-05:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 341208940 Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund % Melissa English OHIO 2168611989 1511 Brookpark Rd Cleveland OH 44109 Melissa English Exec Director 2024-11-13 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Melissa English 1511 Brookpark Rd Cleveland OH 44109 1058260 false X X 1976 OH Ohio Citizen Action Fund 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. 3 3 0 0 0 0 502067 1058260 0 0 0 0 0 0 502067 1058260 0 0 0 0 153757 230077 4990 5231 71186 273378 498178 432125 733486 69942 324774 157366 496773 45627 60260 111739 436513 Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund organizes and mobilizes people to advocate for public interests. 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Our campaigns connect Ohioans and build a movement to protect democracy and create a sustainable future. false false 442294 0 427000 Energy:Organizing on issues including community solar utility-scale solar fair utility rates and energy efficiency. 130000 0 130000 Democracy Educating voters on behalf of an anti-democracy constitutional amendment in the August 2023 election; challenges to direct democracy; and public health consumer and environmental issues. 0 0 0 0 0 0 572294 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false 3 3 false false false false false false false true true true false true true true true true true true true false OH X X Ohio Citizen Action 2168615200 1511 Brookpark Rd Cleveland OH 44109 Rhonda Barnes-Kloth President 2.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Beth Havens Sec Treas 2.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Phil Leppa Director 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 Melissa English Exec Director 30.00 0 X 47723 0 0 47723 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 1058260 0 1058260 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1058260 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47723 0 0 47723 0 0 0 0 140752 138552 0 2200 0 0 0 0 24917 22445 0 2472 16685 12713 0 3972 51796 0 51796 0 6000 3000 3000 0 11413 0 11413 0 130000 130000 0 0 5231 5231 0 0 0 0 54813 21881 23797 9135 339 339 0 0 19012 19012 0 0 11198 11198 0 0 0 0 0 0 30948 28258 0 2690 5850 5850 0 0 0 0 0 0 1803 1803 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10678 10678 0 0 2203 2203 0 0 Pledge Reserves -2237 0 0 -2237 Contract Services 164362 164362 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 733486 572294 90006 71186 0 0 0 0 32848 96701 0 0 116062 111619 0 475 0 0 0 0 0 242637 0 0 0 2309 82671 39639 8456 43032 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 157366 496773 45627 60260 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45627 60260 X -33261 98680 145000 337833 111739 436513 157366 496773 324774 0 0 0 0 0 X false true X true false X 438722 620595 486271 502067 1058260 3105915 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 438722 620595 486271 502067 1058260 3105915 37882 3068033 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3105915 0.9878 0.8273 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 30000 100000 130000 603486 733486 135023 33756 0 0 118460 102378 86425 135023 442286 663429 0 0 0 130000 130000 29615 25595 21606 33755 110571 165857 0 0 0 30000 30000 0 Part II | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part2SectionBLine1f,Lobbying expenses were paid via 2 contracts to Ohio Citizen Action. Ohio Citizen Action has a door to door canvass and the capacity to do the work. Contract #1 was for work on a Federal Farm Bill regarding Energy. This was for $30,000 in grassroots lobbying. Contract #2 was for direct lobbying for the August election on Issue 1 ballot measure.| Part2SectionBLine1i,Lobbying expenses were paid via 2 contracts to Ohio Citizen Action. Ohio Citizen Action has a door to door canvass and the capacity to do the work. Contract #1 was for work on a Federal Farm Bill regarding Energy. This was for $30,000 in grassroots lobbying. Contract #2 was for direct lobbying for the August election on Issue 1 ballot measure.| 82971 39639 43032 43032 1058260 0 1058260 0 1058260 733486 0 733486 0 733486 Part VI, Line 11b Process to review 990: The Financial Director shall review the Form 990 with the Executive Director. Once approved by the Executive Director a copy is distributed to each member of the Audit Committee for review. Once the Audit Committee approves the Form 990 a copy is sent to the full Board before filing. Part VI, Line 12c Enforcement of Conflicts of Interest: Annually Board members Officers and key staff 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 promptly bring to the Boards attention any conflict that may arise. Part VI, Line 15 Compensation Process for top Official: A review is performed using comparative data of equal positions within comparable organizations. Experience and Seniority are factors of considerations. Independent opinions are sought to substantiate the decision. Compensation for Officers and key staff: 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 990 is made public on Ohio Citizen Actions website and through Guidestar another website. Other documents are available upon request including audited financial statements articles of incorporation by-laws and conflict of interest policy. Copies of form 990 are on file in each office and are available for review or copying. Part VI, line 9 | Name of the person:, Address of the person:| Rhonda Barnes-Kloth President, 3730 Broadview Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45208| Beth Havens Director, 7052 Palmetto St, Cincinnati, OH, 45227| Phil Leppa Director, 7 W McPherson St, Dayton, OH, 45405| Part IX Line 24 | Explanation:| 24b: Contract Services with other exempt organizations for work on exempt purpose program services. Part V Line 2 | Explanation:| 2a W2s were issued by a Professional Employer Organization not us. We had a total of 9 employees.