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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1494786

THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44114

Financials

$189K$253K2023$287K$295K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$287,049$294,767-$7,718$152,699$69,248$83,451
December 31, 2023990-EZ$189,370$252,638-$63,268$147,876$58,823$89,053
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$237,893
Program service revenue
$47,728
Investment income
$1,428
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$69,533
Other salaries and wages
$65,101
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$153,801
Professional fundraising fees
$7,500
Occupancy
$6,000
Travel
$10,722
Program services (functional)
$196,399
Management and general (functional)
$50,317
Fundraising (functional)
$48,051

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$147,875
Total assets, end of year
$152,699
Total liabilities, end of year
$69,248
Net assets, end of year
$83,451
Publicly traded securities
$35,762
Gross unrelated business income
$1,428
Gross receipts
$287,049
Employees
4
Volunteers
76
Year formed
1986
State of legal domicile
MI

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
Katrina Roseboro MarshExecutive Director (2024)
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$69,532
Derek TerryActing Executive Director (2025)
Key employee
40$44,258
Greg GrayBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Lesley JonesBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
R WardEx-Officio
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Kentavis Goodwin-BriceBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Yunus ColdmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Terry ParishBoard member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Joslin KearseBoard member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Kevin TindellPresident
Officer
0.5$0
Craig HoffmanTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Mak KneeboneCo-President
Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kevin TindellCo-President0.5$0
Craig HoffmanTreasurer2$0
Lisbeth Melendez RiveraBoard Member0.2$0
Greg CareyBoard Member0.2$0
Lesley JonesBoard Member0.5$0
Mak KneeboneCo-President1$0
Rachael WardEx-Officio0.2$0
Derek TerryPresident1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1300 E 9TH ST STE 1100, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1506
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Kevin Tindell, 1300 E 9th St, Ste 1100, Cleveland, OH 44114
Signed the 990
Craig Hoffman, Treasurer
Phone
(216) 736-3228

Mission

The Open and Affirming (ONA) Coalition advocates for the dignity, safety, and full belonging of LGBTQ+ people in the church and in the wider world. We equip congregations in the United Church of Christ to welcome and affirm LGBTQ+ people, and to live out that commitment through education, advocacy, and public witness.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Coalition supported congregations, clergy, and ministries in the United Church of Christ as they worked to welcome and affirm LGBTQ+ people in their communities. In 2024, more than 50 churches were certified or in process toward becoming Open and Affirming. The Coalition offered trainings, webinars, coaching, and expanded its online resources to equip churches for hospitality, education, and public witness.
    Expenses $115,486 · revenue $120,755
  • The Coalition hosted its 2024 National Gathering in Cincinnati, Ohio, bringing together 125 attendees from across the United States for worship, workshops, preaching, and community building. The gathering provided theological, pastoral, and justice-focused resources to strengthen local ONA ministries and deepen connection across the movement.
    Expenses $80,913 · revenue $31,185

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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
41-1494786
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
1988
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$152,699
Income (IRS master file)
$287,049

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$287,049$294,767$152,699IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$189,370$252,638$147,876XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––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 41-1494786).

Questions about THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

What is the EIN of THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST is 41-1494786.
Is THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 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 THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 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 THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 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 THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Kevin Tindell.
Who are the officers and directors of THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,532 (Katrina Roseboro Marsh, Executive Director (2024)).
How much revenue does THE OPEN AND AFFIRMING COALITION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $287,049, expenses of $294,767 and total assets of $152,699 at year end.

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