Nonprofit · EIN 31-1297181
OHIO RESOURCES SYSTEM
Tax-exempt · WORTHINGTON, OH 43085
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $195,827 | $188,399 | $7,428 | $295,303 | $94,985 | $200,318 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $122,502 | $163,006 | -$40,504 | $280,063 | $91,340 | $188,723 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $192,587
- Membership dues
- $83,280
- Program service revenue
- $3,240
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,624
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $99,519
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,792
- Program services (functional)
- $147,971
- Management and general (functional)
- $40,428
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $280,063
- Total assets, end of year
- $295,303
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $94,985
- Net assets, end of year
- $200,318
- Publicly traded securities
- $57,205
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $200,318
- Gross receipts
- $195,827
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YVONNE CHERELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $90,624 |
| DRJACKLYN CHISHOLM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANICE WARNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VAN NELSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT CHILTON | ADVOCACY CHA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN JEFFRIES | BYLAWS CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY REASONOVER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DRSHAUNA MATELSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA SAVAGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK LAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM OMOREGIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACKLYN CHISHOLM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHELIA TRIPLETT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANICE WARNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VAN NELSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT CHILTON | ADVOCACY CHA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN JEFFRIES | BYLAWS CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY REASONOVER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DRSHAUNA MATELSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA SAVAGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK LAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 597 HIGH ST UNIT 538, WORTHINGTON, OH 43085-5017
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- YVONNE CHERELL, 597 HIGH STREET BOX 538, WORTHINGTON, OH 43085
- Signed the 990
- YVONNE CHERELL, CEO
- Phone
- (216) 952-7891
- Return prepared by
- WELLS CPA LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF OUCAN IS TO EMPOWER OHIO'S URBAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES THROUGH EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT ALLEVIATE AND PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Program accomplishments
- 1. STRENGTHEN THE AGENCYS LEADERSHIP AND INFRASTRUCTURE: SUPPORT CEOS EFFORTS TO LEAD THE NETWORK THROUGH DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS, LEADERSHIP, REPRESENTATION, PUBLIC POLICY, AND ADVOCACY. 2. AMPLIFY TRAINING CURRICULUM AND COMPLIANCE: WITH CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP AND AN INFLUX OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF, THE TRAINING CURRICULUM WILL EXPAND TO NON-OUCAN CAAS AND INCREASE IN CSBG COMPLIANCE AREAS - ROMA, ORGANIZATIONAL STANDARDS AND BOARD GOVERNANCE. 3. COORDINATE AND IMPLEMENT NEW STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS FOR 2025-2027: OUCAN IS ONE OF OHIOS LEADING RESOURCES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY AND PART OF THE SOCIAL SERVICE ECOSYSTEM HELPING FAMILIES AND RESIDENTS IN BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT. 4. DEVELOP AND COMPLETE NEW STATEWIDE POVERTY IMPACT REPORT: OUCAN WILL USE RESEARCH TO ADVOCATE FOR CAREER AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE, AND LEAD-FREE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. 5. EXPAND THE NETWORK'S COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING PESO: IN TWO YEARS, OUCANS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED WEBSITE, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, AND CONSTANT CONTACT ENGAGEMENT. MEMBERS AND PARTNERS RECEIVE REGULAR UPDATES ON TRAINING, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND AGENCY NEWS. 6. BOARD GOVERNANCE & SUCCESSION PLANNING: STRENGTHEN BOARD GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT THROUGH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND PURPOSE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESSION PLANNING. 7. ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY: AMPLIFY OUCANS VOICE IN THE STATES PUBLIC POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE PROCESS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, ADVOCACY ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP. 8. COMMUNITY AND LEADERSHIP: ILLUSTRATE OUCANS UNIQUE LEADERSHIP AS THE NATIONS OLDEST URBAN CAA NETWORK IN LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL PLATFORMS. 9. FINANCIAL HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY: INCREASE OPERATING BUDGET THROUGH DIVERSE REVENUE STREAMS, REDUCE BUSINESS RISKS AND PRODUCT EXPANSION AND ACCESS. 10. MEMBER BENEFITS AND PROGRAMMING: STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND OUCANS TRAINING CURRICULUM AND EVENTS UTILIZING HIGH-PERFORMING FRAMEWORK MODELS, KNOWLEDGEABLE EXPERTS AND ALIGNING CONTENT AND MATERIALS AROUND CLEAR PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIC GOALS, AND MEASURABLE OUTCOMES.Expenses $147,971 · grants $2,500 · revenue $3,240
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1297181
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $295,303
- Income (IRS master file)
- $195,827
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $177,977 | $205,514 | $230,601 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $179,565 | $267,937 | $253,942 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about OHIO RESOURCES SYSTEM
- What is the EIN of OHIO RESOURCES SYSTEM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO RESOURCES SYSTEM is 31-1297181.
- Is OHIO RESOURCES SYSTEM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1991.
- Are donations to OHIO RESOURCES SYSTEM tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does OHIO RESOURCES SYSTEM 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 RESOURCES SYSTEM 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 OHIO RESOURCES SYSTEM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OHIO RESOURCES SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names YVONNE CHERELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of OHIO RESOURCES SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,624 (YVONNE CHERELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does OHIO RESOURCES SYSTEM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $195,827, expenses of $188,399 and total assets of $295,303 at year end.
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