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Citizens Advocating Responsible Ene C/O James Galm President

EIN 26-2207770 • 501(c)3 • Chagrin Falls, OH

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It shall be the purpose of "c.a.r.e." to (1) oppose the construction of a new transmission line utility corridor through personal property in the townships of thompson, montville and huntsburg in the interest of preservation and conservation, (2)advocate the use of a pre-existing civil corridor for a new transmission line, (3) create a common, unified voice through which c.a.r.e. Members may communicate with firstenergy, the ohio paower siting board, the legislature and the courts, (4) pool the financial resources of c.a.r.e. Members and raise money from a broad base of public support to fund legal representation and other expenses consistent with the charitable purpose.

16750 Auburn RdChagrin Falls, OH 44025-2508

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

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Source year 2015

Net Margin

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Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

41st percentile

-8.5%

Faster asset growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

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Assets

Down

$746

Down $69 (-8.5%) from 2014

Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

Down

$746

Down $69 (-8.5%) from 2014

Revenue

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Expenses

Up

$69

Up $19 (+38%) from 2014

Net Income

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KAssets 2010: $10,304Liabilities 2010: $1,000Net Assets 2010: $9,3042010Assets 2011: $4,320Liabilities 2011: $86,000Net Assets 2011: -$81,6802011Assets 2012: $6,352Liabilities 2012: $77,999Net Assets 2012: -$71,6472012Assets 2013: $8,432Liabilities 2013: $78,000Net Assets 2013: -$69,5682013Assets 2014: $815Net Assets 2014: $8152014Assets 2015: $746Net Assets 2015: $7462015

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2015

Assets$746
Liabilities-
Net Assets$746

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2010: $54,548Expenses 2010: $51,873Net Income 2010: $2,6752010Revenue 2011: $34,874Expenses 2011: $125,858Net Income 2011: -$90,9842011Revenue 2012: $18,142Expenses 2012: $8,109Net Income 2012: $10,0332012Revenue 2013: $2,180Expenses 2013: $100Net Income 2013: $2,0802013Revenue 2014: $70,433Expenses 2014: $50Net Income 2014: $70,3832014Expenses 2015: $692015

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2015

Revenue-
Expenses$69
Net Income-

Filings

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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 14, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

It shall be the purpose of "c.a.r.e." to (1) oppose the construction of a new transmission line utility corridor through personal property in the townships of thompson, montville and huntsburg in the interest of preservation and conservation, (2)advocate the use of a pre-existing civil corridor for a new transmission line, (3) create a common, unified voice through which c.a.r.e. Members may communicate with firstenergy, the ohio paower siting board, the legislature and the courts, (4) pool the financial resources of c.a.r.e. Members and raise money from a broad base of public support to fund legal representation and other expenses consistent with the charitable purpose.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM A TRANSMISSION LINE UTILITY CORRIDOR THROUGH EDUCATION AND LEGAL PROCEDURES.-$69
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JAMES GALMPresident-$0--
MICHAEL YOUSHAKVice Preside-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Citizens Advocating Responsible Ene
EIN
26-2207770
Address
16750 AUBURN RD, CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44025-2508

Signing Officer

Name
James Galm
Title
President
Signed
2016-11-14

Preparer

Firm
Zion Synek & Associates
Address
6000 FREEDOM SQUARE DR STE 220, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-2594
Preparer
Shawn J Mendham CPA
Phone
2164476006
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses miscellaneous 69 total 69

Form 990-ez, Part III

It shall be the purpose of "c.a.r.e." to (1) oppose the construction of a new transmission line utility corridor through personal property in the townships of thompson, montville and huntsburg in the interest of preservation and conservation, (2)advocate the use of a pre-existing civil corridor for a new transmission line, (3) create a common, unified voice through which c.a.r.e. Members may communicate with firstenergy, the ohio paower siting board, the legislature and the courts, (4) pool the financial resources of c.a.r.e. Members and raise money from a broad base of public support to fund legal representation and other expenses consistent with the charitable purpose.

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