Nonprofit · EIN 34-1208942
OHIO CITIZEN ACTION
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,324,982 | $2,274,775 | $1,050,207 | $967,518 | $122,333 | $845,185 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,151,714 | $1,412,851 | -$261,137 | $384,989 | $590,011 | -$205,022 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,887,590
- Membership dues
- $347,294
- Program service revenue
- $437,392
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $151,355
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,213,885
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,562,751
- Professional fundraising fees
- $8,473
- Legal fees
- $6,000
- Accounting fees
- $3,000
- Occupancy
- $53,241
- Travel
- $64,732
- Depreciation
- $13,705
- Program services (functional)
- $1,879,434
- Management and general (functional)
- $200,304
- Fundraising (functional)
- $195,037
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $384,989
- Total assets, end of year
- $967,518
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $122,333
- Net assets, end of year
- $845,185
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $63,525
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $845,185
- Gross receipts
- $3,324,982
- Employees
- 229
- Volunteers
- 10
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN SCHEERHORN | CFO Officer | 32 | $82,993 |
| RACHAEL BELZ | CEO Officer | 30 | $68,362 |
| TED BARROWS | SEC TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KAYLA JUERGENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLA WALKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Scheerhorn | CFO Officer | 32 | $75,956 |
| Rachael Belz | CEO Officer | 24 | $51,666 |
| Carla Walker | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ted Barrows | Sec Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas Ferguson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kayla Juergens | Director 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)
- RACHAEL BELZ, 4400 N HIGH STREET STE 306, COLUMBUS, OH 43214
- Signed the 990
- RACHAEL BELZ, CEO
- Phone
- (614) 673-2658
- Return prepared by
- WELLS CPA LLC
Mission
OHIO CITIZEN ACTION ORGANIZED 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 BENEFIT CONSUMERS. OUR CAMPAIGNS CONNECT OHIOANS AND BUILD A MOVEMENT TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Program accomplishments
- ENERGY: PUBLIC EDUCATION, ORGANIZING AND GRASSROOTS LOBBING ON ISSUES THAT INCLUDE CLEAN ENERGY, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY COSTS, PRESERVING DEMOCRACY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.Expenses $373,237 · revenue $100,000
- FAIR WAGES: HELPED TO GATHER PETITION SIGNATURES FOR A FAIR WAGES BALLOT MEASURE.Expenses $37,673 · revenue $27,002
- DEMOCRACY: OHIO CITIZEN ACTION ACTIVELY WORKED TO PASS A STATEWIDE REDISTRICTING ANTI-GERRYMANDERING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IN THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION. OUR WORK CONSISTED OF FIELD AND PHONE CANVASSING, DIRECT VOTER CONTACT INCLUDING EDUCATION AND PERSUASION, HANDING OUT AND LEAVING BEHIND LITERATURE FOR REDISTRICTING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, AND SPONSORING PAID ADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. OCA ADDITIONALLY COMMUNICATED TO OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS THROUGH EMAIL, MEMBER MAIL, AND LITERATURE.Expenses $782,480 · revenue $310,390
- THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMUNICATIONS, BOTH FOR AND AGAINST CANDIDATES, IN THE U.S. SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE NOVEMBER 2024 ELECTION. THESE COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDE PRODUCING, PRINTING LITERATURE, AND DISSEMINATING THE LITERATURE THROUGH A PAID CANVASSING OPERATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRODUCED AND DISSEMINATED DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMUNICATIONS IN THOSE RACES. THEY ALSO MADE ENDORSEMENTS OF CANDIDATES IN THE STATE LEVEL LEGISLATIVE RACES, AND COMMUNICATED THOSE ENDORSEMENTS TO THEIR MEMBERSHIP THROUGH EMAIL AND OTHER ELECTRONIC AND DIGITAL MEANS.Expenses $686,044
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 | Not 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
- 34-1208942
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $967,518
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,324,982
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,151,714 | $1,412,851 | $384,989 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,111,359 | $1,026,305 | $398,106 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 CITIZEN ACTION
- What is the EIN of OHIO CITIZEN ACTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO CITIZEN ACTION is 34-1208942.
- Is OHIO CITIZEN ACTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1977.
- Are donations to OHIO CITIZEN ACTION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does OHIO CITIZEN ACTION 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 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 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?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RACHAEL BELZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of OHIO CITIZEN ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,993 (LYNN SCHEERHORN, CFO).
- How much revenue does OHIO CITIZEN ACTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,324,982, expenses of $2,274,775 and total assets of $967,518 at year end.
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