Nonprofit · EIN 31-0916741
CENTRAL OHIO CRIME STOPPERS INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43216
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $84,899 | $83,813 | $1,086 | $188,934 | – | $188,934 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $167,102 | $78,756 | $88,346 | $187,848 | – | $187,848 |
| January 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $92,910 | $133,274 | -$40,364 | $99,502 | $0 | $99,502 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $66,117
- Investment income
- $3,467
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,315
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $47,332
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $47,332
- Occupancy
- $2,842
- Printing, publications and postage
- $495
- Other expenses
- $33,144
- Program services (functional)
- $81,438
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $187,848
- Total assets, end of year
- $188,934
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $188,934
- Cash, savings and investments
- $188,934
- Gross receipts
- $113,334
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-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lore Griffith | Office Manager | 40 | $47,332 |
| Brian Barczyk | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Don Goodman | Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Napoleon Bell | President | 40 | $0 |
| Chris Wilson | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lore Griffith | Office Manager | 40 | $43,823 |
| Brian Barczyk | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Don Goodman | Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Napoleon Bell | President | 40 | $0 |
| Chris Wilson | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN BARCZYK | TREASRER | 15 | $0 |
| NAPOLEON BELL | PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 |
| JOHNA JOHNSTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 |
| CHRIS WILSON | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-6038
- Signed the 990-EZ
- David Cepek, CPA
- Phone
- (614) 207-6655
- Return prepared by
- Hinerman Accounting LLC
Mission
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers envisions a safer, more connected community where residents, law enforcement, and partners stand united to prevent crime, protect one another, and promote lasting peace. We strive to be a trusted bridgeempowering citizens with a voice, inspiring collaboration across neighborhoods, and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and shared responsibility. Together, we aim to build a Central Ohio where every person feels secure, valued, and supported.
Program accomplishments
- The tip payout program provides a means for citizens to anonymously provide information to the authorities about unsolved crimes or wanted persons with an incentive of a cash reward.Expenses $3,000
- Promotional programs to enhance public awareness of crime and violence in their community and neighborhood. Promote non-profit mission to assist law enforcement in capturing culprits and increase public safety.Expenses $78,438 · grants $4,800
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0916741
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $188,934
- Income (IRS master file)
- $113,334
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | January 2025 | $84,899 | $83,813 | $188,934 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2024 | $167,102 | $78,756 | $187,848 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2023 | $92,910 | $133,274 | $99,502 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2019 | – | – | – | 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 31-0916741).
Questions about CENTRAL OHIO CRIME STOPPERS INC
- What is the EIN of CENTRAL OHIO CRIME STOPPERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL OHIO CRIME STOPPERS INC is 31-0916741.
- Is CENTRAL OHIO CRIME STOPPERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to CENTRAL OHIO CRIME STOPPERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTRAL OHIO CRIME STOPPERS 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 CENTRAL OHIO CRIME STOPPERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending January 31, 2026) is due June 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTRAL OHIO CRIME STOPPERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended January 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL OHIO CRIME STOPPERS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,332 (Lore Griffith, Office Manager).
- How much revenue does CENTRAL OHIO CRIME STOPPERS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $84,899, expenses of $83,813 and total assets of $188,934 at year end.
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