Ottawa River Coalition

“As defined in the organizations bylaws, it was created with membership and dues - paying members having voting rights. Annual dues are $100 per member organization and gives one vote at regular and annual meetings.”

“The organization's officers comprise its Executive Committee. From time to time the Executive Committee is given the authority by the membership (voting representatives) to act on behalf of the organization.”

“Home mailing addresses for all the 2021 officers of this organization are provided on this Form 990, Part VII, Section A. As of the filing of this report, none of these officers are in residence at the organization's physical address. the Secretary/Executive Director of the organization is the only officer generally located at the organization's phsical address. in October 2021 the organization moved to its current address of 1870 Slabtown Road, Lima, Ohio 45801.”

“At the first regular meeting of the organization after the filing of the IRS Form 990 and the State's Annual Charitable Organization Registration Statement, the Secretary/Executive Director Reports that these documents have been completed and filed and the copies are available at her/his office to any person to review by appointment.”

“The records of the organization regarding governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request and by appointment with the Secretary/Executive Director.”

“Change in Executive Director in 2020 resulted in the incorrect filing of form 990-EZ. Because of the conservation easements we hold, we must file in long-form with the proper schedules. This error was discovered internally in 2023 when the 2022 form 990 was prepared.”

“The Failure of the Executive Director to capture the tradition $5,000.00 contribution from the Lima Refinery resulted in completion of Schedule B not being required this year.”