Nonprofit · EIN 34-1168205
OHIO CHILDRENS ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43231
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,316,880 | $15,477,297 | -$160,417 | $9,266,026 | $6,255,506 | $3,010,520 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $27,119,298 | $27,078,658 | $40,640 | $7,645,665 | $4,587,715 | $3,057,950 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,652,023
- of which government grants
- $13,066,844
- Program service revenue
- $622,697
- Investment income
- $34,905
- Other revenue
- $7,255
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,690,327
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $375,671
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,286,395
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,002,091
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $310,619
- Accounting fees
- $171,420
- Occupancy
- $30,806
- Travel
- $35,091
- Depreciation
- $8,194
- Program services (functional)
- $14,976,584
- Management and general (functional)
- $497,152
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,561
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,645,665
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,266,026
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,255,506
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,010,520
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $27,610
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,860,520
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $150,000
- Gross receipts
- $15,316,880
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1974
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Anderson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kelli Ott | Secretary - 03/31/2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Haffner | Secretary - Exit 03/31/2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Graziano | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Steuer | Immediate Past-President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Vickie Thompson-Sandy | President - Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Charity Wheeler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Tarantino | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dorothea Stanley | Director - Start 03/31/2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LaVisa Bell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leigh Hall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Kresic | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Mitchell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Harvey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rebecca Ranford | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Hill | COO Officer | 45 | $0 |
| Mark Mecum | CEO Officer | 45 | $0 |
| Sarah Latourette | CAO Officer | 45 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mecum | CEO Officer | 45 | $326,773 | $45,848 |
| Karen Hill | COO Officer | 45 | $166,200 | $29,210 |
| Sarah Latourette | CAO Officer | 45 | $161,100 | $22,210 |
| Susan Ballard | Director of Programs Highest-paid employee | 45 | $102,156 | $20,108 |
| Carol Taylor | Director of Learning and Development Highest-paid employee | 45 | $100,484 | $5,170 |
| Sarah Steuer | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Ranford | Director - Start 04/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Haffner | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vickie Thompson-Sandy | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Tarantino | Director - Start 04/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Graziano | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leigh Hall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Kresic | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Mitchell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charity Wheeler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelli Ott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Harvey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LaVisa Bell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Banchy - Exit 0424 | Immediate Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marti Eagleton | Director - Exit 04/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2800 CORPORATE EXCHANGE DR STE 350, COLUMBUS, OH 43231-1666
- In care of
- % MARK MECUM
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Mark Mecum, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive 350, Columbus, OH 43231
- Signed the 990
- Mark Mecum, CEO
- Phone
- (614) 461-0014
- Return prepared by
- Barnes Dennig & Co LTD
Mission
Fostering a brighter tomorrow for Ohio's children and families through advocacy, innovation, and collaboration with health and human service organizations.
Program accomplishments
- Bridges, extended foster care program - The program is funded by federal and state grants. Bridges is a voluntary program available to young adults, ages 18, 19 or 20 who left foster care in Ohio and who are in school, working, participating in an employment program or have a medical condition that prevents them from going to school or work. The program provides guidance and support as they transition to adulthood. We support former foster youth as they build a bridge toward a brighter future.Expenses $10,497,777 · grants $1,183,127
- Foster Home Recruitment - Partnering with ODJFS's It Takes Heart Ohio Campaign to increase awareness and the number of qualified kinship, foster care and adoptive families across the state.Expenses $1,488,529 · grants $200,602
- Menu of Supports - A state-funded initiative administered by Ohio Children's Alliance to help agencies and caregivers in Ohio. It offers flexible funding and technical assistance to support placements, open beds, aid caregivers, and manage transitions.Expenses $870,168 · grants $746,250
- Conferences and trainings to present best practices in trauma informed care, behavior management strategies, child and family services, Medicaid back office readiness, middle management and public policy issues. Advocacy services to ensure that Ohio's evolving public policies result in a system that is integrated, efficient, cost effective, and beneficial to those that matter most children and families. We work closely with state government officials, including leaders at ODJFS, Ohio MHAS, Medicaid, the governor's office, general assembly, and officials at the county and federal levels. Coordination and provide support services to other advocacy and collaborative groups that support services to children.Expenses $2,120,110 · grants $560,348 · revenue $622,697
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | No data |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1168205
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,266,026
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,316,880
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $27,028,361 | $26,956,583 | $10,126,565 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $26,119,977 | $25,395,419 | $7,580,301 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 CHILDRENS ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of OHIO CHILDRENS ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO CHILDRENS ALLIANCE is 34-1168205.
- Is OHIO CHILDRENS ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to OHIO CHILDRENS ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OHIO CHILDRENS ALLIANCE 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 CHILDRENS ALLIANCE 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 CHILDRENS ALLIANCE 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 CHILDRENS ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Mark Mecum.
- Who are the officers and directors of OHIO CHILDRENS ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OHIO CHILDRENS ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,316,880, expenses of $15,477,297 and total assets of $9,266,026 at year end.
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