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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1927001

OHIO EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC

Also known as RENEE JONES EMPOWERMENT CTR

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44109

Financials

$283K$274K2023$381K$291K2024$304K$289K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OHIO EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$304,429$289,446$14,983$708,872$4,850$704,022
December 31, 2024990$381,435$291,238$90,197$691,723$2,697$689,026
December 31, 2023990$282,914$274,499$8,415$599,923$1,094$598,829
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$320,714
of which government grants
$156,081
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$5,685
Net income from fundraising events
-$21,970
Other revenue
-$21,970

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$74,984
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$80,926
Professional fundraising fees
$4,000
Occupancy
$54,669
Travel
$812
Depreciation
$10,278
Program services (functional)
$175,411
Management and general (functional)
$74,607
Fundraising (functional)
$39,428

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$691,723
Total assets, end of year
$708,872
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,850
Net assets, end of year
$704,022
Land, buildings and equipment
$49,444
Net assets without donor restrictions
$572,668
Net assets with donor restrictions
$131,354
Gross receipts
$343,985
Employees
0
Volunteers
130
Year formed
2005
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Renee JonesPresident and CEO
Officer
40$74,984
Carla Carter LovejoyDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Trina JonesDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Donna AngellotiDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Joan ClarkDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Elaine GellerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Renee JonesPresident and CEO
Officer
40$74,984$74,984
Carla Carter LovejoyDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
Trina JonesDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
Donna AngellotiDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
Joan ClarkDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
Elaine GellerTreasurer
Officer
15$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Renee JonesPresident and CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$74,984
Carla Carter LovejoyDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Trina JonesDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Donna AngellotiDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Joan ClarkDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Elaine GellerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9764 PEARL RD STE 200, CLEVELAND, OH 44109-0000
In care of
% RENEE JONES
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
1340 West 65th Front, Cleveland OH 44102
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Renee Jones, 3764 Pearl Road, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44109
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Renee Jones, 1340 West 65th Front, Cleveland OH 44102
Signed the 990
Renee Jones, President and CEO
Phone
(216) 417-0823

Mission

Renee Jones Empowerment Center (RJEC) is a 501c3 organization that provides a unique model of well-integrated, combined services designed to provide human trafficking survivors with holistic healing and restorative services.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Project Red Cord Outreach, Community Awareness, Public Education and Advocacy: RJEC conducts its outreach programs in several neighborhoods, known for high levels of prostitution, poverty, and drug use. At these events, residents receive free services and resources, personal care items and hot meals. RJEC continued the Global Initiative working with representatives from Malawi to guide them in developing and implementing programs to combat human trafficking in their nation.
    Expenses $26,935 · grants $21,445
  • Restorative Services and Support to Human Trafficking Survivors: RJEC staff, outside specialists, and volunteers provide an extensive and varied list of programs and services to human trafficking survivors and those vulnerable for being trafficked. These programs include, but are not limited to, training in life skills and employment skills, support groups, mentoring and counseling. Also, RJEC provides numerous therapeutic and rehabilitative opportunties such as art therapy, equine therapy, journaling and education on health and wellness. The Plant Club has facilitated interaction with the healing elements of nature and to promote the beauty and joy of nurturing plant life. RJEC provides transportation support to enable clients to get to the Center.
    Expenses $50,614 · grants $33,254
  • Medical Clinic: The medical clinic at RJEC offers general assessments, health and wellness information and referrals by a certified nurse. In addition to appointments onsite, the medical clinic has a mobile unit to provide services at Project Red Cord outreach locations. Additionally, RJEC medical clinic hosts quarterly health talks and an annual health fair.
    Expenses $97,862 · grants $92,969

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-1927001
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
2001
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$708,872
Income (IRS master file)
$343,985

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$304,429$289,446$708,872IRS
990December 2024$381,435$291,238$691,723XML
990December 2023$282,914$274,499$599,923XML
990December 2022$322,790$248,793$591,086IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Renee Jones
December 31, 2014≤ $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 34-1927001).

Questions about OHIO EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC

What is the EIN of OHIO EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC is 34-1927001.
Is OHIO EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to OHIO EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OHIO EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC 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 EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC 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 EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC 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 EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Renee Jones.
Who are the officers and directors of OHIO EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,984 (Renee Jones, President and CEO).
How much revenue does OHIO EMPOWERMENT CENTERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $304,429, expenses of $289,446 and total assets of $708,872 at year end.

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