Liabilities / Assets
61st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.
The Ohio Lobbying Association
EIN 31-1273977 • 501(c)6 • Columbus, OH
Profile
The association provides a vehicle for the discussion of public policy and professional issues and for the dissemination of information regarding lobbying activities in the state of ohio; the association monitors legislative and administrative activities at all levels of government and offers recommendations on public policy issues that are important to the interest of the association and lobbying activities in the state of ohio; the association establishes and implements an effective communication and public education program designed to promote both the public interest and the interest of the association; the association develops and implements a program of professional education and promotes professionalism among the members of the association in pursuit of their lobbying activities; the association requires a standard of excellence among members and of services performed by the members of the association; the organization informs and advises members on all aspects of lobbying.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.02x
Liabilities / Revenue
71st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
11th percentile
Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
87th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 62.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
39th percentile
Faster asset growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
14th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$160,371
Down $13,418 (-7.7%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$2,763
Down $4,197 (-60%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$157,608
Down $9,221 (-5.5%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$62,436
Down $44,788 (-42%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$94,794
Up $16,428 (+21%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$32,358
Down $61,216 (-212%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $160,371
- Liabilities
- $2,763
- Net assets
- $157,608
- Revenue
- $62,436
- Expenses
- $94,794
- Net income
- -$32,358
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Nov 9, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $62,436
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The association provides a vehicle for the discussion of public policy and professional issues and for the dissemination of information regarding lobbying activities in the state of ohio; the association monitors legislative and administrative activities at all levels of government and offers recommendations on public policy issues that are important to the interest of the association and lobbying activities in the state of ohio; the association establishes and implements an effective communication and public education program designed to promote both the public interest and the interest of the association; the association develops and implements a program of professional education and promotes professionalism among the members of the association in pursuit of their lobbying activities; the association requires a standard of excellence among members and of services performed by the members of the association; the organization informs and advises members on all aspects of lobbying.
The association provides a vehicle for the discussion of public policy and professional issues, and for the dissemination of information regarding lobbying activities in the state of ohio; monitor legislative and administrative activities at all levels of government, and offer recommendations on public policy issues; establish and carry out effective communication and public education program designed to promote both the public interest and interest of the assocation; and develop and implement a program of professional education and to promote professionalism among members in pursuit of lobbying activities.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS MEETINGS, HOSTS A WEBSITE, PRODUCES A DIRECTORY, AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF COMMON INTEREST TO MEMBERS. | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEILA FOX | Managing Director | PT | $39,000 | - | $39,000 |
| DON BOYD | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| TONY BRIGANO | Immediate Pa | - | $0 | - | - |
| MELISSA KUHN WHEELER | President El | - | $0 | - | - |
| CHRISY WRIGHT | Vice Preside | - | $0 | - | - |
| MICHELLE HOLDGREVE | Secretary/Tr | - | $0 | - | - |
| RONNIE ROMITO | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| HUNTER WRIGHT | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| DAVE SALISBURY | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Ohio Lobbying Association
- EIN
- 31-1273977
- Phone
- 6143631616
- Address
- 118 GRACELAND BLVD 141, COLUMBUS, OH 43214
Signing Officer
- Name
- Don Boyd
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 6143631616
- Signed
- 2025-11-09
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Leppert Company Cpas LLC
- Address
- 196 W JOHNSTOWN RD, GAHANNA, OH 43230
- Preparer
- Matthew R Leppert
- Phone
- 6145325098
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16
“Expenses event supplies 515 software 2,685 email database 2,580 insurance 2,715 bank service fees 1,453 awards 480 sponsorships 2,000 investment fees 1,839 board dinners 2,806 staff events 5,189 total 22,262”
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20
“Unrealized gain on investments 17,202 prior year adjustment 8,279”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24
“Related party receivable 2,010 0 total 2,010 0”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26
“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 0 2,763 related party payable 6,960 0”
Form 990-ez, Part III
“The association provides a vehicle for the discussion of public policy and professional issues, and for the dissemination of information regarding lobbying activities in the state of ohio; monitor legislative and administrative activities at all levels of government, and offer recommendations on public policy issues; establish and carry out effective communication and public education program designed to promote both the public interest and interest of the assocation; and develop and implement a program of professional education and to promote professionalism among members in pursuit of lobbying activities.”
Raw XML Appendix131 raw XML fields
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/BenefitsPaidToOrForMembersAmt | 0 | 28089 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | SHEILA FOX |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 6143631616 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 118 GRACELAND BLVD 141 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | COLUMBUS |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | OH |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 43214 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 169435 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 160371 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 19278 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -32358 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 1995 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 171445 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 160371 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 62436 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 6181 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 36977 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 164485 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 157608 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 164485 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 157608 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 5 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 6 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 7 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 8 | 12.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 8 | 39000 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | DON BOYD |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | TONY BRIGANO |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | MELISSA KUHN WHEELER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | CHRISY WRIGHT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | MICHELLE HOLDGREVE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 5 | RONNIE ROMITO |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 6 | HUNTER WRIGHT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 7 | DAVE SALISBURY |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 8 | SHEILA FOX |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | IMMEDIATE PA |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | PRESIDENT EL |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | VICE PRESIDE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | SECRETARY/TR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | MANAGING DIR |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501cInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 2010 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 25481 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 22262 |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A VEHICLE FOR THE DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC POLICY AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES, AND FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO; MONITOR LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, AND OFFER RECOMMENDATIONS ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES; ESTABLISH AND CARRY OUT EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE BOTH THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND INTEREST OF THE ASSOCATION; AND DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM AMONG MEMBERS IN PURSUIT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 3448 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS MEETINGS, HOSTS A WEBSITE, PRODUCES A DIRECTORY, AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF COMMON INTEREST TO MEMBERS. |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 39000 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 6960 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2763 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 94794 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 62436 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | OHIOLOBBY.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | EXPENSES EVENT SUPPLIES 515 SOFTWARE 2,685 EMAIL DATABASE 2,580 INSURANCE 2,715 BANK SERVICE FEES 1,453 AWARDS 480 SPONSORSHIPS 2,000 INVESTMENT FEES 1,839 BOARD DINNERS 2,806 STAFF EVENTS 5,189 TOTAL 22,262 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 17,202 PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT 8,279 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLE 2,010 0 TOTAL 2,010 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 0 2,763 RELATED PARTY PAYABLE 6,960 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A VEHICLE FOR THE DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC POLICY AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES, AND FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO; MONITOR LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, AND OFFER RECOMMENDATIONS ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES; ESTABLISH AND CARRY OUT EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE BOTH THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND INTEREST OF THE ASSOCATION; AND DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM AMONG MEMBERS IN PURSUIT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990-EZ, PART III |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | DON BOYD |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 6143631616 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-11-09 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | OHIO LOBBYING ASSOCIATION |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | OHIO |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 311273977 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 6143631616 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 118 GRACELAND BLVD 141 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | COLUMBUS |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | OH |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 43214 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 263641206 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | LEPPERT COMPANY CPAS LLC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 196 W JOHNSTOWN RD |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | GAHANNA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | OH |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 43230 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 6145325098 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2025-11-10 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | MATTHEW R LEPPERT |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-11-10T15:05:11-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
Document Assets
No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.