Civic Intelligence

Ohioans for School Choice

EIN 46-2217354 • 501(c)4 • Columbus, OH

Profile

The organization is committed to helping people find a learning environment that allows children to grow and thrive. It is the only statewide organization that educates parents on their education options and advocates for the expansion of quality options for every ohio child.

88 E Broad Street Suite 1560Columbus, OH 43215

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

41st percentile

-2.2%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-50%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Up

$10

Up $10 from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$10

Up $10 from 2022

Revenue

Up

$20,250

Up $150 (+0.7%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$20,240

Down $294 (-1.4%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$10

Up $444 (+102%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2013: $1,297Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $1,2972013Assets 2014: $7,396Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $7,3962014Assets 2015: $44,846Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $44,8462015Assets 2016: $170Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1702016Assets 2017: $1,305Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,3052017Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $225Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $2252019Assets 2020: $220Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $2202020Assets 2021: $434Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $4342021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2023: $10Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $102023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$10
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$10

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $150,000Expenses 2013: $148,703Net Income 2013: $1,2972013Revenue 2014: $350,000Expenses 2014: $343,901Net Income 2014: $6,0992014Revenue 2015: $373,800Expenses 2015: $336,350Net Income 2015: $37,4502015Revenue 2016: $333,600Expenses 2016: $378,276Net Income 2016: -$44,6762016Revenue 2017: $450,756Expenses 2017: $449,621Net Income 2017: $1,1352017Revenue 2018: $160,000Expenses 2018: $161,327Net Income 2018: -$1,3272018Revenue 2019: $33,000Expenses 2019: $32,775Net Income 2019: $2252019Revenue 2020: $48,350Expenses 2020: $48,355Net Income 2020: -$52020Revenue 2021: $40,000Expenses 2021: $39,786Net Income 2021: $2142021Revenue 2022: $20,100Expenses 2022: $20,534Net Income 2022: -$4342022Revenue 2023: $20,250Expenses 2023: $20,240Net Income 2023: $102023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$20,250
Expenses$20,240
Net Income$10

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$20,250
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization is committed to helping people find a learning environment that allows children to grow and thrive. It is the only statewide organization that educates parents on their education options and advocates for the expansion of quality options for every ohio child.

The organization is committed to helping people find a learning environment that allows children to grow and thrive. It is an organization advocating for the expansion of quality options for every ohio child.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$10-
Total Assets$0$10▲ $10
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$10-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$10▲ $10
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$10▲ $10
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Matthew CoxExecutive Di
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$20,250
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$20,250
Change in Net Assets
$10
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$20,240
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$20,000--$20,000
Other Expenses-$240-$240
Total Functional Expenses$20,000$240$0$20,240
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 11B

Form 990 was provided to the organization's directors for review before it was filed.

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

Quarterly review is done by the board to ensure compliance with the conflict of interest policy.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ohioans for School Choice
EIN
46-2217354
Phone
6146074606
Address
88 E BROAD STREET SUITE 1560, COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Signing Officer

Name
Matthew Cox
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6146074606
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Matthew Cox
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
True Wealth Design LLC
Address
700 GHENT RD STE 100, FAIRLAWN, OH 44333
Preparer
Mark Wirkus CPA
Phone
3303335900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

The organization is committed to helping people find a learning environment that allows children to grow and thrive. It is the only statewide organization that educates parents on their education options and advocates for the expansion of quality options for every ohio child.

Form 990

Pg 1, section k, social welfare organization

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Fees to education advocacy 20,000 0 0

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