Nonprofit · EIN 31-1124428
OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $591,642 | $598,852 | -$7,210 | $1,552,917 | $14,269 | $1,538,648 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $606,931 | $553,702 | $53,229 | $1,540,115 | $50,363 | $1,489,752 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $814,780 | $524,935 | $289,845 | $1,451,876 | $37,976 | $1,413,900 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $474,105
- of which government grants
- $293,000
- Program service revenue
- $97,515
- Investment income
- $19,300
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$13,999
- Other revenue
- $722
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $101,774
- Other salaries and wages
- $255,024
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $422,593
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $68,434
- Occupancy
- $1,169
- Travel
- $28,038
- Program services (functional)
- $377,197
- Management and general (functional)
- $207,939
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,716
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,540,115
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,552,917
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,269
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,538,648
- Publicly traded securities
- $936,637
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,359,669
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $178,979
- Gross receipts
- $769,680
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 700
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE STRICKLAND | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $88,576 | $12,857 |
| STEVE DAUTERMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SHIMP | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK DUKES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE SUFFREN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY GRAHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN MAROZZI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA SWEET | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG STEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNA JACOBUS | TRUSTEE THRU Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY YOUNG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK CLARK | TRUSTEE AS O Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE STRICKLAND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $83,384 | $12,683 |
| STEVE DAUTERMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN HOLLINGSWORTH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK DUKES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE SUFFREN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BERYL PICCOLANTONIO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY GRAHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN MAROZZI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA SWEET | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG STEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNA JACOBUS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY YOUNG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SHIMP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYN TOLAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE STRICKLAND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $74,344 | $9,619 |
| STEVE DAUTERMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN HOLLINGSWORTH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK DUKES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE SUFFREN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BERYL PICCOLANTONIO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY GRAHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN MAROZZI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA SWEET | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY DANIELS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNA JACOBUS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY YOUNG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARYN JUSTICE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SHIMP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYN TOLAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1700 LAKE SHORE DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43204-4895
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATE STRICKLAND, 1700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE SUITE 20, COLUMBUS, OH 43204
- Signed the 990
- KATE STRICKLAND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (614) 485-3510
- Website
- WWW.OCLRE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LEPPERT COMPANY CPAS LLC
Mission
THE OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION IS A NON-PROFIT, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION THAT ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION IN OUR DEMOCRACY THROUGH ACTIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS ABOUT LAW AND CITIZENSHIP FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS INVOLVING VOLUNTEERS FROM GOVERNMENT AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
Program accomplishments
- MOCK TRIAL: THE OHIO MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED BY THE OHIO CENTER FOR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION IN 1983, IS A STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO BECOME AWARE OF THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. IT PROVIDES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FIRSTHAND ABOUT LAW, COURT PROCEDURES AND THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM WHILE ALSO BUILDING INTERPRETATION, CRITICAL THINKING, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS. STUDENTS WHO COMPETE IN THE MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM COME AWAY WITH A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF NOT ONLY THE PRINCIPLES OUR LEGAL SYSTEM IS FOUNDED ON BUT ALSO OF THEMSELVES AND THE SKILLS THEY POSSESS.Expenses $163,016 · revenue $86,985
- WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION IS AN INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WHICH TEACHES THE HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY WHILE ENHANCING STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF GOVERNMENT. STUDENTS DISCOVER THE CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON CURRICULAR MATERIALS DEVELOPED BY THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION AND IS NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED BY EDUCATORS. WE THE PEOPLE IS ALIGNED TO THE OHIO LEARNING STANDARDS FOR SOCIAL STUDIES AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS.Expenses $92,428 · revenue $1,140
- MOOT COURT: MOOT COURT IS AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT TEACHES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT THE US CONSTITUION, SPECIFICALLY FOCUSING ON THE APPELLATE COURT PROCESS. EACH MOOT COURT CASE FOCUSES ON A UNIQUE CONSTITUIONAL ISSUE THAT STUDENTS MUST EXAMINE FROM BOTH SIDES. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, STUDENTS TAKE ON THE ROLES OF ATTORNEYS PRESENTING ORAL ARGUMENTS BEFORE APPELLATE COURT JUDGES. STUDENTS ALSO GAIN EXPERIENCE IN LEGAL WRITING BY WORKING AS A TEAM TO WRITE A BRIEF FOR THEIR CHOSEN SIDE OF THE CASE.Expenses $21,235 · revenue $1,620
- WE OFFER ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN AND EXPERIENCE THE US JUDICIAL AND LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE CIVICS SUMMIT, OHIO GOVERNMENT IN ACTION, AND CIVICS THAT EMPOWERS ALL STUDENTS.Expenses $100,518 · revenue $7,770
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1124428
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,552,917
- Income (IRS master file)
- $769,680
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $591,642 | $598,852 | $1,552,917 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $606,931 | $553,702 | $1,540,115 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $814,780 | $524,935 | $1,451,876 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $328,930 | $453,643 | $1,147,245 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 31-1124428).
Questions about OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION is 31-1124428.
- Is OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION 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 OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names KATE STRICKLAND.
- Who are the officers and directors of OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,576 (KATE STRICKLAND, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $591,642, expenses of $598,852 and total assets of $1,552,917 at year end.
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