Civic Intelligence

Innovation Ohio

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-4562062

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 15, 2025

Organization Profilewww.innovationohio.org
341 South Third Street STE 300Columbus, OH 43215

(202) 322-0922

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

51st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

75th percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$156,267

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.4% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

94th percentile

72%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

96%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,230,824

Up $890,868 (+262%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,117,863

Up $781,754 (+233%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$112,961

Up $109,114 (+2836%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue51st percentileNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,666,673

Up $888,771 (+114%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,188,793

Up $385,362 (+48%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$477,880

Up $503,409 (+1972%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $345,109Liabilities 2012: $162,518Net Assets 2012: $182,5912012Assets 2014: $890,526Liabilities 2014: $516,108Net Assets 2014: $374,4182014Assets 2015: $955,885Liabilities 2015: $524,695Net Assets 2015: $431,1902015Assets 2016: $552,520Liabilities 2016: $4,039Net Assets 2016: $548,4812016Assets 2017: $681,289Liabilities 2017: $2,903Net Assets 2017: $678,3862017Assets 2018: $656,367Liabilities 2018: $8,949Net Assets 2018: $647,4182018Assets 2019: $833,867Liabilities 2019: $1,330Net Assets 2019: $832,5372019Assets 2020: $541,897Liabilities 2020: $1,707Net Assets 2020: $540,1902020Assets 2021: $364,694Liabilities 2021: $3,056Net Assets 2021: $361,6382021Assets 2022: $339,956Liabilities 2022: $3,847Net Assets 2022: $336,1092022Assets 2024: $1,230,824Liabilities 2024: $112,961Net Assets 2024: $1,117,8632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,230,824
Liabilities$112,961
Net Assets$1,117,863
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2012: $356,9742012Revenue 2014: $226,591Expenses 2014: $181,447Net Income 2014: $45,1442014Revenue 2015: $262,370Expenses 2015: $205,598Net Income 2015: $56,7722015Revenue 2016: $362,812Expenses 2016: $245,521Net Income 2016: $117,2912016Revenue 2017: $401,465Expenses 2017: $271,560Net Income 2017: $129,9052017Revenue 2018: $280,106Expenses 2018: $311,074Net Income 2018: -$30,9682018Revenue 2019: $581,800Expenses 2019: $396,681Net Income 2019: $185,1192019Revenue 2020: $208,069Expenses 2020: $500,416Net Income 2020: -$292,3472020Revenue 2021: $449,143Expenses 2021: $627,695Net Income 2021: -$178,5522021Revenue 2022: $777,902Expenses 2022: $803,431Net Income 2022: -$25,5292022Revenue 2024: $1,666,673Expenses 2024: $1,188,793Net Income 2024: $477,8802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,666,673
Expenses$1,188,793
Net Income$477,880
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,666,673
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Innovation Ohio is a catalyst for progressive policy and grassroots activity that improves the lives of Ohios working families.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$639,983$1,117,863▲ $477,880
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$516,821$1,029,722▲ $512,901
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,644$5,490▼ $154
Investments Other Securities$100$100→ $0
Total Assets$715,633$1,230,824▲ $515,191
Other Assets Total$193,068$195,512▲ $2,444
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$60,243$108,383▲ $48,140
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,407$4,578▼ $10,829
Total Liabilities$75,650$112,961▲ $37,311
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$639,983$1,117,863▲ $477,880
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$715,633$1,230,824▲ $515,191

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,490$3,706-
Other Assets Org$195,512--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Desiree TimsCEOPT$86,769$6,991$93,760

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Keary McCarthyBoard Chair
Alan BannisterBoard Member
Brewster RhoadsBoard Member
Elisabeth HireBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,666,673
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,666,673
Change in Net Assets
$477,880
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$737,820
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$430,973
Total Fundraising Expense$27,444
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$321,652--$321,652
Other Salaries and Wages$248,596$29,247$14,623$292,466
Other Expenses$270,000$4,897-$270,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,754$8,677$4,338$86,769
Fees for Services Other$63,091$4,521$2,261$69,873
Payroll Taxes$24,609$2,895$1,448$28,952
Other Employee Benefits-$22,786-$22,786
Travel$20,221--$20,221
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,000--$20,000
Office Expenses$4,774$6,769$4,774$16,317
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,952-$7,952
Conferences and Meetings$7,750--$7,750
Occupancy-$6,392-$6,392
Fees for Services Legal-$2,773-$2,773
Insurance-$1,710-$1,710
Depreciation Depletion-$1,549-$1,549
Total Functional Expenses$1,054,447$106,902$27,444$1,188,793
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Red Wine and BlueCleveland, OH501c4Further exempt purpose$20,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payable to Innovation Ohio Ed Fund$108,383
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The form 990 was reviewed by certain members of the governing body prior to being filed.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“All officers, directors and key employees sign a notice and acknowledgement of conflict of interest policy.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors regularly reviews and fixes the compensation of the CEO.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Compensation for other officers and employees are determined by the CEO, subject to the review of the Board of Directors.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The governing documents are maintained at the place of business and are available upon request.”

Compensation reported on A part-year basis from related organization Part VII Col D E F

“PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 3 - The officers who receive compensation perform services for the organization (Innovation Ohio) as well as Innovation Ohio Education Fund (a 501(c)(3))and Battleground Research (C-Corporation). Innovation Ohio Education Fund acts as paymaster for all three related entities. Each organization, however, pays its allocable share of each individuals compensation, based on hours worked for each organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Innovation Ohio
EIN
27-4562062
In Care Of
% Desiree Tims
Phone
2023220922
Address
341 South Third Street STE 300, Columbus, OH 43215

Signing Officer

Name
Desiree Tims
Title
CEO
Phone
6142200150
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Keary McCarthy
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Saloom Consulting Ltd
Address
PO Box 2040, Westerville, OH 43086-2040
Preparer
Joe Saloom
Phone
6143420272
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Other fees consists of payments made to contractors for services related to the tax-exempt purpose of the organization.”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,230,824
Liabilities
$112,961
Net assets
$1,117,863
Revenue
$1,666,673
Expenses
$1,188,793
Net income
$477,880
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.11$1.12$1.67$1.19$0.48
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.34$0.00$0.34$0.78$0.80$0.03
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.45$0.63$0.18
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.54$0.00$0.54$0.21$0.50$0.29
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.00$0.83$0.58$0.40$0.19
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.66$0.01$0.65$0.28$0.31$0.03
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.68$0.00$0.68$0.40$0.27$0.13
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.55$0.00$0.55$0.36$0.25$0.12
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.52$0.43$0.26$0.21$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.52$0.37$0.23$0.18$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.35$0.16$0.18$0.36