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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1787824

OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Financials

$1.8M$1.6M2023$3.3M$2.9M2024$3.3M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,310,060$1,450,366$1,859,694$3,345,583$2,560$3,343,023
December 31, 2024990$3,269,898$2,933,855$336,043$1,485,889$2,560$1,483,329
December 31, 2023990$1,786,354$1,581,838$204,516$1,202,303$55,020$1,147,283
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,261,436
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$48,624
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,176,226
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$1,449,922
Management and general (functional)
$444

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,485,889
Total assets, end of year
$3,345,583
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,560
Net assets, end of year
$3,343,023
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$178,839
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,521,862
Gross receipts
$3,310,060
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2001
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AL CAPERNACHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRIAN SPIRESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAUL KALMBACHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARGARET HARTSHORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RICH JOHNSONVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AARON BAERPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
AARON BAERPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0$166,989
MARGARET HARTSHORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID MYHALCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AL CAPERNAVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRIAN SPIRESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PAUL KALMBACHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID MYHALCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AL CAPERNAVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRIAN SPIRESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAUL KALMBACHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARGARET HARTSHORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AARON BAERPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
62 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-3503
In care of
% THOMAS E GROSSMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
208 E STATE STREET, COLUMBUS OH 43215
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AARON BAER, 62 E BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
AARON BEAR, 208 E STATE STREET, COLUMBUS OH 43215
Signed the 990
AARON BAER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(513) 733-5775
Return prepared by
CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO

Mission

THE OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK (OCEN) PROTECTS THE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AND ENSURES EVERY OHIO FAMILY HAS ACCESS TO A GOSPEL-CENTERED EDUCATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GRANTED SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS TO GO TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
    Expenses $1,449,922 · grants $1,176,226

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
31-1787824
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,345,583
Income (IRS master file)
$3,310,060

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,310,060$1,450,366$3,345,583IRS
990December 2024$3,269,898$2,933,855$1,485,889IRS
990December 2023$1,786,354$1,581,838$1,202,303XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: AARON BEAR
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Aaron Baer
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Aaron Baer
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 31-1787824).

Questions about OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION

What is the EIN of OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION is 31-1787824.
Is OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION 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 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AARON BAER.
Who are the officers and directors of OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,310,060, expenses of $1,450,366 and total assets of $3,345,583 at year end.

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