Civic Intelligence

Ohio Citizen Action

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 34-1208942

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 08, 2022

1511 Brookpark RoadCleveland, OH 44109

(216) 861-5200

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

16th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2021

Asset Growth

34th percentile

0.5%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-27%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Flat

$344,735

Flat from 2021

Net Assets

Flat

-$28,939

Flat from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$373,674

Flat from 2021

Revenue

Flat

$777,063

Flat from 2021

Expenses

Flat

$877,993

Flat from 2021

Net Income

Flat

-$100,930

Flat from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2011: $174,565Liabilities 2011: $270,831Net Assets 2011: -$96,2662011Assets 2012: $227,462Liabilities 2012: $298,236Net Assets 2012: -$70,7742012Assets 2013: $336,192Liabilities 2013: $410,302Net Assets 2013: -$74,1102013Assets 2014: $247,484Liabilities 2014: $387,479Net Assets 2014: -$139,9952014Assets 2016: $240,819Liabilities 2016: $422,887Net Assets 2016: -$182,0682016Assets 2017: $257,460Liabilities 2017: $461,671Net Assets 2017: -$204,2112017Assets 2018: $269,435Liabilities 2018: $365,292Net Assets 2018: -$95,8572018Assets 2019: $293,931Liabilities 2019: $324,526Net Assets 2019: -$30,5952019Assets 2020: $343,179Liabilities 2020: $271,188Net Assets 2020: $71,9912020Assets 2021: $344,735Liabilities 2021: $373,674Net Assets 2021: -$28,9392021Assets 2021: $344,735Liabilities 2021: $373,674Net Assets 2021: -$28,9392021Assets 2022: $398,106Liabilities 2022: $341,991Net Assets 2022: $56,1152022Assets 2023: $384,989Liabilities 2023: $590,011Net Assets 2023: -$205,0222023Assets 2024: $967,518Liabilities 2024: $122,333Net Assets 2024: $845,1852024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$344,735
Liabilities$373,674
Net Assets-$28,939

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $1,079,9332011Expenses 2012: $916,2482012Revenue 2013: $1,032,549Expenses 2013: $1,035,885Net Income 2013: -$3,3362013Revenue 2014: $861,897Expenses 2014: $927,782Net Income 2014: -$65,8852014Revenue 2016: $1,050,827Expenses 2016: $1,080,719Net Income 2016: -$29,8922016Revenue 2017: $955,041Expenses 2017: $977,184Net Income 2017: -$22,1432017Revenue 2018: $909,053Expenses 2018: $800,699Net Income 2018: $108,3542018Revenue 2019: $1,033,318Expenses 2019: $968,056Net Income 2019: $65,2622019Revenue 2020: $1,058,490Expenses 2020: $955,904Net Income 2020: $102,5862020Revenue 2021: $777,063Expenses 2021: $877,993Net Income 2021: -$100,9302021Revenue 2021: $777,063Expenses 2021: $877,993Net Income 2021: -$100,9302021Revenue 2022: $1,111,359Expenses 2022: $1,026,305Net Income 2022: $85,0542022Revenue 2023: $1,151,714Expenses 2023: $1,412,851Net Income 2023: -$261,1372023Revenue 2024: $3,324,982Expenses 2024: $2,274,775Net Income 2024: $1,050,2072024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$777,063
Expenses$877,993
Net Income-$100,930
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 8, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$777,063
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 organizes and mobilizes people to advocate for public interests. In person, by phone, and online, we engage people in actions that protect public health, improve environmental quality, and benefit consumers. Our campaigns connect ohioans and build a movement to protect democracy and create a sustainable future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$260,869$278,690▲ $17,821
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$47,471$28,926▼ $18,545
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,476$24,717▲ $1,241
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,236$7,250▲ $2,014
Accounts Receivable$2,304$973▼ $1,331
Total Assets$343,179$344,735▲ $1,556
Other Assets Total$3,823$4,179▲ $356
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$150,000$250,000▲ $100,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$110,829$108,402▼ $2,427
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$4,000$7,654▲ $3,654
Other Liabilities$6,359$7,618▲ $1,259
Total Liabilities$271,188$373,674▲ $102,486
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$61,891$10,000▼ $51,891
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$10,100$-38,939▼ $49,039
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$71,991$-28,939▼ $100,930
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$343,179$344,735▲ $1,556

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$17,728$19,618$37,346
Leasehold Improvements$6,989$7,734$14,723
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lynn ScheerhornFinance DirePT$71,551$71,551
Rachael BelzExecutive DiPT$38,331$38,331

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carla WalkerPresident
Thomas FergusonDirector
Carolyn GilbertSecretary/tr
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$537,463
Program Service Revenue
$239,550
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$50
All Other Contributions
$114,938
Change in Net Assets
$-100,930

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$777,063
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$777,063
Total Revenue per Form 990
$777,063
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$613,147
Other Expenses$229,785
Total Fundraising Expense$180,085
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$15,061

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$249,513$67,510$105,924$422,947
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$28,748$71,551$9,583$109,882
Payroll Taxes$24,682$9,724$8,076$42,482
Other Employee Benefits$21,983$8,661$7,192$37,836
Fees for Services Other$22,100$5,818-$27,918
Occupancy$15,410$6,071$5,043$26,524
Travel$19,522-$4,793$24,315
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,000--$20,000
Information Technology$7,020$2,985$6,630$16,635
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$15,061$15,061
Advertising$10,660$2,508$69$13,237
Depreciation Depletion$5,066$1,996$1,657$8,719
Interest$4,933$1,944$1,614$8,491
Office Expenses$3,937$2,779$1,288$8,004
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,683-$6,683
Conferences and Meetings$965$4,500-$5,465
Fees for Services Legal$3,000--$3,000
Insurance$742$292$243$1,277
Other Expenses$-1,314$10,000$-328$-1,642
Total Functional Expenses$332,591$203,022$87,970$420,561

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$877,993
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$877,993
Total Expenses per Form 990$877,993
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Black Environmental LeadersSolon, OH509a2Energy Advtertising$20,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$15,061
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deffered Rent$7,618
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

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, and those elected by other board members.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

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, and those elected by other board members.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 9

Carla walker 621 mehring way 902 cincinnati, oh 45202 thomas ferguson 3008 wicklow road columbus, oh 43204 carolyn gilbert 400 pike street 814 cincinnati, oh 45202

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The 990 is mailed to all board members to 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.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

Annually, board members 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 bring to the board's attention any conflict of interest that may arise.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

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 decisions.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

The policy for management and administrative staff is to receive an annual increase of 3% or a minimum of 1,000, provided the budget allows. Exceptions can be made to this policy based on exceptional merit, but within the comparative norm.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, 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
Phone
2168615200
Address
1511 BROOKPARK ROAD, CLEVELAND, OH 44109

Signing Officer

Name
Rachael Belz
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2168615200
Signed
2022-11-08

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rachael Belz
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
44

Preparer

Firm
Wells CPA LLC
Address
6500 BUSCH BLVD STE 120, COLUMBUS, OH 43229
Preparer
Donald Wells
Phone
6142067054
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

Ohio citizen action organizes and mobilizes people to advocate for public interests. In person, by phone, and online, we engage people in actions that protect public health, improve environmental quality, and benefit consumers. Our campaigns connect ohioans and build a movement to protect democracy and create a sustainable future.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OHIO CITIZEN ACTION ORGANIZES AND MOBILIZES PEOPLE TO ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC INTERESTS. IN PERSON, BY PHONE, AND ONLINE, WE ENGAGE PEOPLE IN ACTIONS THAT PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AND BENEFIT CONSUMERS. OUR CAMPAIGNS CONNECT OHIOANS AND BUILD A MOVEMENT TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1WHEN 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, AND THOSE ELECTED BY OTHER BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2WHEN 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, AND THOSE ELECTED BY OTHER BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CARLA WALKER 621 MEHRING WAY 902 CINCINNATI, OH 45202 THOMAS FERGUSON 3008 WICKLOW ROAD COLUMBUS, OH 43204 CAROLYN GILBERT 400 PIKE STREET 814 CINCINNATI, OH 45202
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE 990 IS MAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ANNUALLY, BOARD MEMBERS 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 BRING TO THE BOARD'S ATTENTION ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT MAY ARISE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6A 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 DECISIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE POLICY FOR MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF IS TO RECEIVE AN ANNUAL INCREASE OF 3% OR A MINIMUM OF 1,000, PROVIDED THE BUDGET ALLOWS. EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE TO THIS POLICY BASED ON EXCEPTIONAL MERIT, BUT WITHIN THE COMPARATIVE NORM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8THE 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.
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.12$0.85$3.32$2.27$1.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.59$0.21$1.15$1.41$0.26
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.34$0.06$1.11$1.03$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.37$0.03$0.78$0.88$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.37$0.03$0.78$0.88$0.10
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.27$0.07$1.06$0.96$0.10
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.32$0.03$1.03$0.97$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.37$0.10$0.91$0.80$0.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.46$0.20$0.96$0.98$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.42$0.18$1.05$1.08$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.39$0.14$0.86$0.93$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.41$0.07$1.03$1.04$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.23$0.30$0.07$0.92
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.27$0.10$1.08