Nonprofit · EIN 85-0805098
THE BUCKEYE FLAME
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $355,379 | $365,581 | -$10,202 | $301,823 | $0 | $301,823 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $213,092 | $109,012 | $104,080 | $165,571 | $0 | $165,571 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $287,573
- Program service revenue
- $61,443
- Investment income
- $6,363
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $264,198
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $283,996
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,588
- Occupancy
- $7,363
- Travel
- $2,988
- Program services (functional)
- $345,112
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,773
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,696
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $312,085
- Total assets, end of year
- $301,823
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $301,823
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,032
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $301,823
- Gross receipts
- $355,379
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheena Barnes | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jasmin Bradley | Vice president Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Ron Clemons | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jan Davis | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Rachel Dissell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Karen Hewitt | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Emma Henderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Ben Huelskamp | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dani Kington | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mae Medore | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Sam Shim | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Wilkos | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Renn Williams | Borad Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Kim Burroughs | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Daniel Dudley | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenna Griteman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Courtney Johnson Benson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Taren Lutchey | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Clemons | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $600 |
| Josh Medore | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Tim Francisco | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dani Kington | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Ben Huelskamp | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Emma Henderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Wilkos | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Sheena Barnes | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Carrie Buckley | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Zack Roybal | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Sam Shim | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jan Davis | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Jasmin Bradley | Vice president Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Karen Hewitt | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Rachel Dissell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 602121, CLEVELAND, OH 44102-0121
- In care of
- % JAN DAVIS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 602121, Cleveland OH 44102
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Karen Hewitt, PO Box 602121, Cleveland, OH 44102
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Ken Schneck, 6110 Fir Ave, Cleveland OH 44102
- Signed the 990
- JAN DAVIS, Treasurer
- Phone
- (917) 599-6714
- Return prepared by
- Szweda Consulting LLC
Mission
The Buckeye Flame amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ Ohioans to support community and civic empowerment through the creation of engaging content that chronicles our triumphs, struggles, and lived experiences.
Program accomplishments
- Weekly offering of the latest LGBTQ Ohio news.Expenses $345,112 · revenue $61,443
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 | 990 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
- 85-0805098
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $301,823
- Income (IRS master file)
- $355,379
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $213,092 | $109,012 | $165,571 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $99,154 | $63,432 | $61,491 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Ken Schneck | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 THE BUCKEYE FLAME
- What is the EIN of THE BUCKEYE FLAME?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BUCKEYE FLAME is 85-0805098.
- Is THE BUCKEYE FLAME tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to THE BUCKEYE FLAME tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE BUCKEYE FLAME 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 BUCKEYE FLAME 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 THE BUCKEYE FLAME 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 THE BUCKEYE FLAME?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Karen Hewitt.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE BUCKEYE FLAME?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE BUCKEYE FLAME have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $355,379, expenses of $365,581 and total assets of $301,823 at year end.
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