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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0784344

GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43202

Financials

$627K$770K2023$1.1M$930K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,068,621$930,386$138,235$799,864$147,148$652,716
December 31, 2023990$626,850$770,136-$143,286$657,021$142,540$514,481
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$401,342
Program service revenue
$650,551
Investment income
$16,728
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$148,077
Other salaries and wages
$419,510
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$652,152
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,793
Accounting fees
$22,862
Occupancy
$38,867
Travel
$30,131
Depreciation
$1,479
Program services (functional)
$688,486
Management and general (functional)
$139,558
Fundraising (functional)
$102,342

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$657,021
Total assets, end of year
$799,864
Total liabilities, end of year
$147,148
Net assets, end of year
$652,716
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,176
Net assets without donor restrictions
$417,284
Net assets with donor restrictions
$235,432
Gross receipts
$1,068,621
Employees
7
Volunteers
17
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ALISON GOEBELEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$130,750$17,327
DONALD J VALENTINEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JESSICA POWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CARRIE ARBLASTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KELLEY BRITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LUKE FEENEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEARY MCCARTHYCO-VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JACQUES MCKEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TANIA MENESSESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RAHIEL MICHAELCO-VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AARON MURPHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIE WALCOFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRONLYNN THURMANBOARD MEMBER (ELECTED MARCH 2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES SISTOBOARD MEMBER (ELECTED JUNE 2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TODD DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM ULLMANBOARD MEMBER (ELECTED JUNE 2024)
Trustee or director
1$0
KYLE JULIENBOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE 2024)
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ALISON GOEBELEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$125,000$16,351
KYLE JULIENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARIE KEISTERCO-VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TOM JOHNSONCO-VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DJ VALENTINETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JESSICA POWELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CARRIE ARBLASTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELLEY BRITTBOARD MEMBER (ELECTED JUNE 2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LUKE FEENEYBOARD MEMBER (ELECTED SEPT 2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF HARRISBOARD MEMBER (ELECTED JUNE 2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISSA JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER (THRU AUGUST 2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHELDON K JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE 2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSEPH KONCELIKBOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE 2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEARY MCCARTHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL MCDORMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACQ MCKEEBOARD MEMBER (ELECTED SEPT 2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TANIA MENESSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAHIEL MICHAELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AARON MURPHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL O'DONNELLBOARD MEMBER (RETIRED OCT 2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIE WALCOFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3400 N HIGH ST STE 260, COLUMBUS, OH 43202-1142
In care of
% LAVEA BRACHMAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ALISON GOEBEL, 3400 NORTH HIGH STREET 260, COLUMBUS, OH 43202
Signed the 990
ALISON GOEBEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(614) 224-0187
Return prepared by
GBQ PARTNERS LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER IS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITIES OF OHIO THROUGH SMART GROWTH STRATEGIES AND RESEARCH.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER (GOPC) HELD A SUCCESSFUL BROWNFIELDS CONFERENCE THAT EDUCATED LOCAL LEADERS AND CONNECTED PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD. GOPC PROVIDED EXPERTISE AND GUIDANCE TO LEADERS IN PORTSMOUTH, AKRON, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, HAMILTON, AND THE MAHONING VALLEY. GOPC RELEASED A GUIDE FOR NON-ENGINEERS ON HOW TO BUILD SAFE, VIBRANT STREETS AND ISSUED ITS BIENNIAL STATE POLICY PLATFORM. GOPC'S EXPERTISE WAS FEATURED IN PROMINENT MEDIA COVERAGE AND WE RECEIVED THE "PARTNER OF THE YEAR" AWARD FROM THE OHIO LAND BANK ASSOCIATION.
    Expenses $688,486 · revenue $650,551

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Check at the IRS
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-0784344
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C34)
Assets (IRS master file)
$645,377
Income (IRS master file)
$648,706

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,068,621$930,386$799,864IRS
990December 2023$626,850$770,136$657,021XML
990December 2022$758,092$678,234$763,124IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0784344).

Questions about GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC

What is the EIN of GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC is 26-0784344.
Is GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALISON GOEBEL.
Who are the officers and directors of GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $130,750 (ALISON GOEBEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GREATER OHIO POLICY CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,068,621, expenses of $930,386 and total assets of $799,864 at year end.

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