Liabilities / Assets
98th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
1.79x
Liabilities / Revenue
76th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
31st percentile
Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
85th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 6.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
64th percentile
Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
22nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$257,460
Up $16,641 (+6.9%) from 2016
Net Assets
Down-$204,211
Down $22,143 (-12%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$461,671
Up $38,784 (+9.2%) from 2016
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$955,041
Down $95,786 (-9.1%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$977,184
Down $103,535 (-9.6%) from 2016
Net Income
Up-$22,143
Up $7,749 (+26%) from 2016
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
- Signed
- Oct 22, 2018
- Return Version
- 2017v2.0
- Gross Receipts
- $958,926
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Ohio Citizen Action is Ohio's largest environmental and consumer organization. We work to engage people in campaigns to protect health and the environment, to promote sustainable energy, and to fight unjust utility rate increases.
Ohio Citizen Action is Ohio's largest environmental and consumer organization. We engage in door to door democracy to engage people in campaigns to protect health and the environment, to promote sustainable energy, and to fight unjust utility rate increases.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $215,056 | $231,025 | ▲ $15,969 |
| Accounts Receivable | $15,663 | $9,967 | ▼ $5,696 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $1,682 | $9,552 | ▲ $7,870 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $3,420 | $3,318 | ▼ $102 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $3,278 | $1,878 | ▼ $1,400 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $240,819 | $257,460 | ▲ $16,641 |
| Other Assets Total | $1,720 | $1,720 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $250,000 | $250,000 | → $0 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $147,887 | $180,671 | ▲ $32,784 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $25,000 | $31,000 | ▲ $6,000 |
| Grants Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $422,887 | $461,671 | ▲ $38,784 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $-182,068 | $-204,211 | ▼ $22,143 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $-182,068 | $-204,211 | ▼ $22,143 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $240,819 | $257,460 | ▲ $16,641 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Land Buildings | $0 | $13,665 | $0 |
| Land | $0 | - | $0 |
| Equipment | $1,878 | $127,064 | $0 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $15,329 | $0 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Scheerhorn | Finance Director | PT | $59,504 | $59,504 |
| Rachael Belz | Executive Director | PT | $30,697 | $30,697 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Anne Wise | President |
| Carla Walker | Director |
| Nancy Sullivan | Director |
| Thomas Ferguson | Director |
| Ann Knotek | Secretary Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $890,935
- Program Service Revenue
- $66,000
- Investment Income
- $-2,428
- Other Revenue
- $534
- All Other Contributions
- $84,269
- Change in Net Assets
- $-22,143
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $769,209 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $203,098 |
| Other Expenses | $191,231 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $16,744 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $431,856 | $23,142 | $121,967 | $576,965 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $23,022 | $59,504 | $7,674 | $90,200 |
| Payroll Taxes | $39,018 | $7,090 | $11,119 | $57,227 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $30,556 | $5,553 | $8,708 | $44,817 |
| Occupancy | $24,864 | $4,518 | $7,086 | $36,468 |
| Travel | $23,783 | $102 | $6,558 | $30,443 |
| Interest | $11,745 | $2,135 | $3,347 | $17,227 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $16,744 | $16,744 |
| Office Expenses | $9,808 | $2,293 | $2,787 | $14,888 |
| Information Technology | $6,045 | $1,098 | $1,722 | $8,865 |
| Other Expenses | $6,026 | $0 | $1,507 | $7,533 |
| Fees for Services Other | $6,775 | $0 | $0 | $6,775 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $0 | $5,062 | $0 | $5,062 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $4,356 | $0 | $0 | $4,356 |
| Fees for Services Management | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Insurance | $1,306 | $238 | $372 | $1,916 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $1,030 | $187 | $293 | $1,510 |
| Advertising | $1,084 | $0 | $361 | $1,445 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $529,324 | $0 | $156,498 | $685,822 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- Yes
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $16,744 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 |
| Gaming Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Gaming Gross Income | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- In-house lobbying only
- Yes
- Subject to proxy tax
- Yes
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- 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
Part VI, Section A, Line 6
“Member: When people join the organization they are given written information on how to obtain proxies for voting for board members. The board has two categories of members: those elected by the organization's members, which must constitute the majority of the board, and those elected by other board members.”
Part VI, Section A, Line 7A
“| Class of the Person:, Nature of their rights:| Member, Member: When people join the organization they are given written information on how to obtain proxies for voting for board members. The board has two categories of members: those elected by the organization's members, which must constitute the majority of the board, and those elected by other board members.|”
Part VI, line 9
“| Name of the person:, Address of the person:| Thomas Ferguson, 3006 Wicklow Rd, Columbus, OH, 43204| Ann Knotek, 3305 Bader Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44109| Nancy Sullivan, 534 Enright Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45205| Anne Wise, 1200 W 76th St, Apt 406, Cleveland, OH, 44102| Carla Walker, 413 Milton St, Ste 1, Cincinnati, OH, 45202|”
Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Form 990 is mailed out to all Board members for their review. It is first approved by the executive Director, the the audit committee reviews and approves the form 990. The form is not filed until all board members have had an opportunity to review.”
Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Annually, board members, officers, and key employees are required to review the conflict of interest policy, and sign a document affirming that they have read and understand the policy. They must indicate if any conflict of interest exists, and fully describe such conflict. They are also required to promptly bring to the Board's attention any conflict of interest that may arise.”
Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“| Name of the Person:, The process used to establish compensation of the person who served in:|, The year in which this process was last undertaken:| Rachael Belz, A review was done using comparable data of equal positions within comparable organizations. Experience and seniority were factors of consideration. Independent opinions were sought to substantiate the decision., 2013| Staff, The policy for management and administrative staff is to receive an annual increase of 3% or a minimum of 1000 dollar, provided the budget allows. Exceptions can be made to this policy based on exceptional merit, but within the comparative norm., 2017|”
Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“The IRS form 990 is made public upon request, on our website, and through Guidestar, another website. Other documents are available upon request, including annual financial statements, articles of incorporation, by-laws, and conflict of interest policy.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Ohio Citizen Action
- EIN
- 34-1208942
- In Care Of
- % Rachael Belz
- Phone
- 2168615200
- Address
- 614 W Superior Ave 1200, Cleveland, OH 44113
Signing Officer
- Name
- Rachael Belz
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 5132212100
- Signed
- 2018-10-22
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Rachael Belz
- Formed
- 1976
- Legal Domicile
- Oh
- Voting Board Members
- 5
- Independent Board Members
- 5
- Employees
- 151
- Volunteers
- 0
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part III, line 2
“Consumer work regarding sustainable energy, utility rates, cost of coal plants, and consumer protection.”
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| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 238 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1306 |
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| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | true |
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| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | -204211 |
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| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | -2428 |
| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | -2428 |
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| IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 4518 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 24864 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 36468 |
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| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2293 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 9808 |
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| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 30556 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 1 | 3254 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 2 | 1507 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 2075 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 28398 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 11417 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 6026 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 16746 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 7533 |
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| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc | 0 | Forgiveness of Debt |
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| IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 534 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 534 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 534 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 121967 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 23142 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 431856 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 576965 |
| IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 11119 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 7090 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 39018 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 57227 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 215056 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 231025 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 3318 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | Rachael Belz |
| IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 813312 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 1 | 813319 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | Other Social Advocacy Organizations |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 44000 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 22000 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 44000 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 22000 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | Consumer work regarding utility rates, cost of coal plants, sustainable energy and consumer protection. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 218105 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt | 0 | 22000 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 883707 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 207598 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 167120 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | -29892 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 854492 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 1080719 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 18629 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 1050827 |
| IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
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Displayed year
2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $257,460
- Liabilities
- $461,671
- Net assets
- -$204,211
- Revenue
- $955,041
- Expenses
- $977,184
- Net income
- -$22,143