Civic Intelligence

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers Inc

EIN 31-0916741 • 501(c)3 • Columbus, OH

Profile

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers envisions a safer, more connected community where residents, law enforcement, and partners stand united to prevent crime, protect one another, and promote lasting peace. We strive to be a trusted bridgeempowering citizens with a voice, inspiring collaboration across neighborhoods, and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and shared responsibility. Together, we aim to build a Central Ohio where every person feels secure, valued, and supported.

PO Box 16038Columbus, OH 43216

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

15th percentile

-43%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

60th percentile

3.8%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2023

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

7.3%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2023

Assets

Up

$188,934

Up $1,086 (+0.6%) from 2024

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$188,934

Up $1,086 (+0.6%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$84,899

Down $82,203 (-49%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$83,813

Up $5,057 (+6.4%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$1,086

Down $87,260 (-99%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2013: $30,489Net Assets 2013: $30,4892013Assets 2014: $69,912Net Assets 2014: $69,9122014Assets 2015: $68,429Net Assets 2015: $68,4292015Assets 2016: $73,487Net Assets 2016: $73,4872016Assets 2017: $49,137Net Assets 2017: $49,1372017Assets 2018: $50,539Net Assets 2018: $50,5392018Assets 2019: $67,729Net Assets 2019: $67,7292019Assets 2020: $105,561Net Assets 2020: $105,5612020Assets 2021: $92,345Net Assets 2021: $92,3452021Assets 2022: $139,866Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $139,8662022Assets 2023: $99,502Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $99,5022023Assets 2024: $187,848Net Assets 2024: $187,8482024Assets 2025: $188,934Net Assets 2025: $188,9342025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$188,934
Liabilities-
Net Assets$188,934

Operations Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2013: $96,484Expenses 2013: $66,379Net Income 2013: $30,1052013Revenue 2014: $115,038Expenses 2014: $75,646Net Income 2014: $39,3922014Revenue 2015: $95,668Expenses 2015: $97,151Net Income 2015: -$1,4832015Revenue 2016: $106,431Expenses 2016: $101,373Net Income 2016: $5,0582016Revenue 2017: $79,399Expenses 2017: $103,749Net Income 2017: -$24,3502017Revenue 2018: $111,504Expenses 2018: $111,385Net Income 2018: $1192018Revenue 2019: $105,217Expenses 2019: $87,810Net Income 2019: $17,4072019Revenue 2020: $127,359Expenses 2020: $87,866Net Income 2020: $39,4932020Revenue 2021: $80,665Expenses 2021: $94,947Net Income 2021: -$14,2822021Revenue 2022: $129,175Expenses 2022: $81,657Net Income 2022: $47,5182022Revenue 2023: $92,910Expenses 2023: $133,274Net Income 2023: -$40,3642023Revenue 2024: $167,102Expenses 2024: $78,756Net Income 2024: $88,3462024Revenue 2025: $84,899Expenses 2025: $83,813Net Income 2025: $1,0862025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$84,899
Expenses$83,813
Net Income$1,086

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Feb 1, 2024 to Jan 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 9, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$113,334
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Assist in apprehension of criminals, crime prevention

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers envisions a safer, more connected community where residents, law enforcement, and partners stand united to prevent crime, protect one another, and promote lasting peace. We strive to be a trusted bridgeempowering citizens with a voice, inspiring collaboration across neighborhoods, and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and shared responsibility. Together, we aim to build a Central Ohio where every person feels secure, valued, and supported.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Promotional programs to enhance public awareness of crime and violence in their community and neighborhood. Promote non-profit mission to assist law enforcement in capturing culprits and increase public safety.$4,800$78,438
The tip payout program provides a means for citizens to anonymously provide information to the authorities about unsolved crimes or wanted persons with an incentive of a cash reward.-$3,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lore GriffithOffice ManagerFT$47,332-$47,332
Brian BarczykTreasurerPT$0--
Don GoodmanSecretaryPT$0--
Napoleon BellPresidentFT$0--
Chris WilsonVice PresidentPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Outing$24,875$24,875$22,521$2,354
Breakfast$12,158$12,158$5,076$7,082
Total Events$43,750$43,750$28,435$15,315
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers Inc
EIN
31-0916741
Phone
6142076655
Address
PO Box 16038, Columbus, OH 43216

Signing Officer

Name
David Cepek
Title
CPA
Signed
2026-03-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hinerman Accounting LLC
Address
79 Greenstick Way, Johnstown, OH 43031-1338
Preparer
Danielle Hinerman
Phone
6143150305
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $10592

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $575

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $1186

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2115

Other Expenses.1

Telephone Expense $7954

Other Expenses.2

Computer and Internet $6259

Other Expenses.3

Tip Expense $3000

Other Expenses.4

Meals $1088

Other Expenses.6

License & Permits $375

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