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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1208940

OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43214

Financials

$1.1M$733K2023$1.3M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,314,165$1,068,320$245,845$716,209$33,851$682,358
December 31, 2023990$1,058,260$733,486$324,774$496,773$60,260$436,513
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,314,165
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$22,500
Other salaries and wages
$165,641
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$263,771
Professional fundraising fees
$6,266
Legal fees
$6,000
Accounting fees
$5,000
Occupancy
$34,439
Travel
$12,077
Depreciation
$8,039
Program services (functional)
$837,146
Management and general (functional)
$107,330
Fundraising (functional)
$123,844

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$496,773
Total assets, end of year
$716,209
Total liabilities, end of year
$33,851
Net assets, end of year
$682,358
Land, buildings and equipment
$21,827
Net assets without donor restrictions
$521,525
Net assets with donor restrictions
$160,833
Gross receipts
$1,314,165
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1976
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RHONDA BARNES-KLOTHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BETH HAVENSSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PHILLIP LEPPLADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa EnglishExec Director
Officer
30$47,723
Rhonda Barnes-KlothPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Beth HavensSec Treas
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Phil LeppaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4400 N HIGH ST STE 306, COLUMBUS, OH 43214-2635
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RHONDA BARNES-KLOTH, 4400 N HIGH STREET STE 306, COLUMBUS, OH 43214
Signed the 990
RHONDA BARNES-KLOTH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(216) 861-1989
Return prepared by
WELLS CPA LLC

Mission

OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND ORGANIZES AND MOBILIZES PEOPLE TO ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC INTERESTS. IN PERSON, BY PHONE, AND ONLINE, WE ENGAGE PEOPLE IN ACTIONS THAT PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AND BENEFITS CONSUMERS. OUR CAMPAIGNS CONNECT OHIOANS AND BUILD A MOVEMENT TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ENERGY: ORGANIZATION ON ISSUES INCLUDING COMMUNITY SOLAR, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, FAIR UTILITY RATES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
    Expenses $356,039
  • DEMOCRACY: EDUCATING VOTERS ON BEHALF OF CHALLENGES TO DIRECT DEMOCRACY, RACIAL EQUITY, REDISTRICTING REFORM; AND PUBLIC HEALTH, CONSUMER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
    Expenses $481,107 · grants $22,500

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-1208940
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
1977
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$716,209
Income (IRS master file)
$1,314,165

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,314,165$1,068,320$716,209IRS
990December 2023$1,058,260$733,486$496,773XML
990December 2022$502,067$432,125$157,366IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 34-1208940).

Questions about OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND

What is the EIN of OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND is 34-1208940.
Is OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND 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 CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RHONDA BARNES-KLOTH.
Who are the officers and directors of OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OHIO CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,314,165, expenses of $1,068,320 and total assets of $716,209 at year end.

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