Liabilities / Assets
96th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
1.10x
Liabilities / Revenue
66th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
48th percentile
Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
77th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 6.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
67th percentile
Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
74th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$293,931
Up $24,496 (+9.1%) from 2018
Net Assets
Up-$30,595
Up $65,262 (+68%) from 2018
Liabilities
Down$324,526
Down $40,766 (-11%) from 2018
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$1,033,318
Up $124,265 (+14%) from 2018
Expenses
Up$968,056
Up $167,357 (+21%) from 2018
Net Income
Down$65,262
Down $43,092 (-40%) from 2018
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
- Signed
- Nov 6, 2020
- Return Version
- 2019v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $1,033,318
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.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $241,420 | $254,990 | ▲ $13,570 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $20,478 | $23,914 | ▲ $3,436 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $917 | $8,363 | ▲ $7,446 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $3,476 | $3,744 | ▲ $268 |
| Accounts Receivable | $1,424 | $1,200 | ▼ $224 |
| 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 | $269,435 | $293,931 | ▲ $24,496 |
| Other Assets Total | $1,720 | $1,720 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $230,000 | $210,000 | ▼ $20,000 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $112,792 | $101,526 | ▼ $11,266 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $22,500 | $13,000 | ▼ $9,500 |
| 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 | $365,292 | $324,526 | ▼ $40,766 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $-95,857 | $-30,595 | ▲ $65,262 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $-95,857 | $-30,595 | ▲ $65,262 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $269,435 | $293,931 | ▲ $24,496 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Land Buildings | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Land | $0 | - | $0 |
| Equipment | $8,363 | $125,470 | $0 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $15,329 | $0 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Scheerhorn | Finance Director | PT | $64,417 | $64,417 |
| Rachael Belz | Executive Director | PT | $33,260 | $33,260 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Dick Wittberg | President |
| Anne Wise | Director |
| Carla Walker | Director |
| Joshua Sands | Director |
| Thomas Ferguson | Director |
| Ann Knotek | Secretary Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $872,224
- Program Service Revenue
- $161,094
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $226,901
- Change in Net Assets
- $65,262
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $671,694 |
| Other Expenses | $272,607 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $171,220 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $23,755 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $362,685 | $38,338 | $97,992 | $499,015 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $24,945 | $64,417 | $8,315 | $97,677 |
| Advertising | $67,476 | $0 | $35 | $67,511 |
| Payroll Taxes | $31,814 | $7,787 | $8,053 | $47,654 |
| Occupancy | $27,519 | $6,736 | $6,966 | $41,221 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $18,257 | $4,469 | $4,622 | $27,348 |
| Travel | $20,508 | $0 | $5,387 | $25,895 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $23,755 | $23,755 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $0 | $23,440 | $0 | $23,440 |
| Fees for Services Other | $20,797 | $586 | $0 | $21,383 |
| Office Expenses | $9,670 | $2,366 | $2,448 | $14,484 |
| Interest | $7,815 | $1,913 | $1,978 | $11,706 |
| Information Technology | $4,807 | $1,177 | $1,217 | $7,201 |
| Other Expenses | $5,012 | $0 | $1,253 | $6,265 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $4,019 | $0 | $0 | $4,019 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $1,243 | $304 | $315 | $1,862 |
| Insurance | $1,060 | $260 | $268 | $1,588 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $416,661 | $0 | $119,094 | $535,755 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- Yes
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $23,755 |
| 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
- No
- 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 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
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, The board has two categories of members: those elected by the organization's members, and those elected by other board members.|”
Part VI, line 9
“| Name of the person:, Address of the person:| Thomas Ferguson, 3006 Wicklow Road, Columbus, OH, 43204| Ann Knotek, 3305 Bader Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44109| Joshua Sands, 400 Pike St, Unit 914, Cincinnati, OH, 45202| Carla Walker, 413 Milton St, Suite 1, Cinci, OH, 45202| Anne Wise, 1200 West 76th St, #406, Cleveland, OH, 44102| Dick Wittberg, 209 Wyoming Rd, Marietta, OH, 45750|”
Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Form 990 is mailed to all Board members for their review. It is first approved by the Executive Director, then the audit committee reviews and approves the 990. The form is not filed until all board members have reviewed.”
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:| Executive Director, A review is done using comparative data of equal positions within comparable organizations. Experience and seniority are a factor of consideration. Independent opinions are 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 dollars, provided the budget allows. Exceptions can be made to this policy based on exceptional merit, but within the comparative norm., 2019|”
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.”
Part VII, List Of Officers
“| Employee Name:, Description:| Rachael Belz, wages| Lynn Scheerhorn, wages|”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Ohio Citizen Action
- EIN
- 34-1208942
- In Care Of
- % Rachael Belz
- Phone
- 2168615200
- Address
- 1511 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
Signing Officer
- Name
- Rachael Belz
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 5136024115
- Signed
- 2020-11-06
- Discuss with paid preparer
- No
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Rachael Belz
- Formed
- 1976
- Legal Domicile
- Oh
- Voting Board Members
- 6
- Independent Board Members
- 6
- Employees
- 103
- Volunteers
- 0
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| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 645323 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | true |
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| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | -30595 |
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| IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | -30595 |
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| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 6736 |
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| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2366 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 9670 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 14484 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Organization501cInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1720 |
| IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 4469 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 18257 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 27348 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | Membership Communications |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | Bank Charges |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | Pledge Reserves |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 1 | 3222 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 2 | 1253 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 3115 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 21575 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 12726 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 5012 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 26969 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 19063 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 6265 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 38338 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 362685 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 499015 |
| 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 | 8053 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 7787 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 31814 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 47654 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 241420 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 254990 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 3476 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 3744 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | Rachael Belz |
| IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 813319 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | Other Social Advocacy Organizations |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 161094 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 161094 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 743648 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 3597 |
| IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 196224 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 161808 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 108354 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 587930 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 800699 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 16545 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 909053 |
| IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 65262 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReservesMaintainedAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RevenueAmt | 0 | 161094 |
| IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
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Displayed year
2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $293,931
- Liabilities
- $324,526
- Net assets
- -$30,595
- Revenue
- $1,033,318
- Expenses
- $968,056
- Net income
- $65,262