Civic Intelligence

Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund

EIN 47-4903967 • 501(c)4 • Columbus, OH

Profile

To protect and enhance the environment and the health of all ohio communities by advancing critical priorities, holding policymakers accountable, and electing environmental champions

556 E Town StreetColumbus, OH 43215

www.theoecactionfund.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.31x

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

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.57x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

72nd percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$168,209

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

80th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,144,807

Up $452,466 (+65%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$359,561

Up $295,350 (+460%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$785,246

Up $157,116 (+25%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$629,319

Up $400,582 (+175%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$472,203

Up $133,672 (+39%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$157,116

Up $266,910 (+243%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2015: $1Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $298,525Liabilities 2016: $194,112Net Assets 2016: $104,4132016Assets 2017: $582,788Liabilities 2017: $121,005Net Assets 2017: $461,7832017Assets 2018: $710,714Liabilities 2018: $367,091Net Assets 2018: $343,6232018Assets 2019: $466,829Liabilities 2019: $76,471Net Assets 2019: $390,3582019Assets 2020: $453,351Liabilities 2020: $139,422Net Assets 2020: $313,9292020Assets 2021: $691,740Liabilities 2021: $48,351Net Assets 2021: $643,3892021Assets 2022: $789,303Liabilities 2022: $51,379Net Assets 2022: $737,9242022Assets 2023: $692,341Liabilities 2023: $64,211Net Assets 2023: $628,1302023Assets 2024: $1,144,807Liabilities 2024: $359,561Net Assets 2024: $785,2462024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,144,807
Liabilities$359,561
Net Assets$785,246
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $0Expenses 2015: $0Net Income 2015: $02015Revenue 2016: $202,171Expenses 2016: $97,758Net Income 2016: $104,4132016Revenue 2017: $782,159Expenses 2017: $424,789Net Income 2017: $357,3702017Revenue 2018: $364,407Expenses 2018: $482,567Net Income 2018: -$118,1602018Revenue 2019: $382,490Expenses 2019: $335,755Net Income 2019: $46,7352019Revenue 2020: $470,442Expenses 2020: $546,871Net Income 2020: -$76,4292020Revenue 2021: $1,058,435Expenses 2021: $728,975Net Income 2021: $329,4602021Revenue 2022: $660,161Expenses 2022: $565,626Net Income 2022: $94,5352022Revenue 2023: $228,737Expenses 2023: $338,531Net Income 2023: -$109,7942023Revenue 2024: $629,319Expenses 2024: $472,203Net Income 2024: $157,1162024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$629,319
Expenses$472,203
Net Income$157,116
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,144,807
Liabilities
$359,561
Net assets
$785,246
Revenue
$629,319
Expenses
$472,203
Net income
$157,116
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.36$0.79$0.63$0.47$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.06$0.63$0.23$0.34$0.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.05$0.74$0.66$0.57$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.05$0.64$1.06$0.73$0.33
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.14$0.31$0.47$0.55$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.08$0.39$0.38$0.34$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.37$0.34$0.36$0.48$0.12
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.58$0.12$0.46$0.78$0.42$0.36
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.19$0.10$0.20$0.10$0.10
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 12, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$629,319
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Improving environmental quality and protecting and preserving natural resources by engaging in effective public advocacy, legislative outreach, and public education activities.

To protect the environment and health of all ohio communities by electing climate champions, holding public officials accountable, and advancing environmental justice policies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$691,302$1,129,339▲ $438,037
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$11,343-
Intangible Assets-$4,125-
Accounts Receivable$1,039$0▼ $1,039
Total Assets$692,341$1,144,807▲ $452,466
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$64,211$299,561▲ $235,350
Deferred Revenue-$60,000-
Total Liabilities$64,211$359,561▲ $295,350
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$567,910$675,761▲ $107,851
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$60,220$109,485▲ $49,265
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$628,130$785,246▲ $157,116
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$692,341$1,144,807▲ $452,466
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Carol KauffmanCEOPT$30,431$1,108$31,539

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike SheltonBoard Chair
Andrew WatersonBoard Member
Brewster RhoadsBoard Member
Dan GrayBoard Member
Heather Taylor-miesleBoard Member
Kyle StricklandBoard Member
Mary DuffeyBoard Member
Nan WhaleyBoard Member
Krista MagawSecretary
Mark ShanahanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$621,196
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$7,637
Other Revenue
$486
All Other Contributions
$621,196
Change in Net Assets
$157,116
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$245,881
Other Expenses$218,822
Total Fundraising Expense$16,547
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$7,500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$177,690$24,435$12,217$214,342
Fees for Services Lobbying$55,000--$55,000
Fees for Services Management$41,306--$41,306
Advertising$36,311--$36,311
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$26,146$3,595$1,798$31,539
Fees for Services Other$18,283$2,514$1,257$22,054
Travel$20,097$111$53$20,261
Occupancy$9,643$1,326$663$11,632
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,050-$11,050
Grants to Domestic Orgs$7,500--$7,500
Office Expenses-$6,966-$6,966
Fees for Services Legal$3,500--$3,500
Other Expenses$2,831$1,161$559$1,161
Insurance-$1,068-$1,068
Information Technology$408--$408
Total Functional Expenses$398,715$56,941$16,547$472,203
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Lead OhioColumbus, OH501(c)(4)Program Support$7,500
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$39,439
Section 527 Activity Spending$39,439
Total Exempt Function Spending$39,439
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The ohio environmental council is the sole member and appoints one-third of the board members of the organization. The organization has an executive committee that shall, in intervals between meetings of the board of directors have general control of the affairs of the corporation but nothing herein shall be construed to allow the executive committee to act to the exclusion of, or contrary to, the expressed direction of the board of directors. The ceo or ceo's designee shall be the chair of the executive committee. Mike shelton, the chair of the board typically serves the role of chair of the executive committee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The ceo provides a copy of the form 990 to the board prior to approval and submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each board member signs a conflict of interest statement at the beginning of every fiscal year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes available all documents required by law.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund
EIN
47-4903967
Phone
6144877506
Address
556 E TOWN STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Signing Officer

Name
Peter Bucher
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6144877506
Signed
2025-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Peter Bucher
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Clark Schaefer Hackett & Co
Address
4449 EASTON WAY SUITE 400, COLUMBUS, OH 43219
Preparer
Natosha Carr
Phone
6148852208
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The oversight process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organizations' evaluation on june 30, 2024 and 2023, revealed no uncertain tax positions that would have a material impact on the financial statements. The organizations do not believe that any reasonably possible changes in tax positions will occur within the next twelve months that will have a material impact on the financial statements.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE OEC ACTION FUND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING TIMELY INSIGHTS INTO OHIO'S ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLITICAL LANDSCAPE. WE EXPLORED CLEAN ENERGY, WATER PROTECTION, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WHILE ANALYZING THE IMPACTS OF CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT ACTIONS ON COMMUNITIES AND ECOSYSTEMS. THROUGH IN-DEPTH REPORTING, PERSONAL STORIES, AND CALLS TO ACTION, WE AIMED TO INFORM AND EMPOWER CONSTITUENTS, MOBILIZING GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL POLICY CHANGES THROUGHOUT OHIO.
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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE OEC ACTION FUND ENDORSED CANDIDATES FOR STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICE, AND COMMUNICATED THOSE ENDORSEMENTS TO ITS MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORTERS THROUGH EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS. THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL ACTION FUND HAS TWO AFFILIATED PACS: CONSERVATION OHIO PAC (82-4638940) THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL ACTION FUND PAC (81-2139224)
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATIONS' EVALUATION ON JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023, REVEALED NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS DO NOT BELIEVE THAT ANY REASONABLY POSSIBLE CHANGES IN TAX POSITIONS WILL OCCUR WITHIN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS THAT WILL HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0COMPENSATION IS PAID AND DETERMINED THROUGH THE RELATED ORGANIZATION, OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL (OEC). THE OEC BOARD REVIEWS COMPARABLE MARKET COMPENSATION PRIOR TO APPROVING COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS FOR THE CEO.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL IS THE SOLE MEMBER AND APPOINTS ONE-THIRD OF THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT SHALL, IN INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE GENERAL CONTROL OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION BUT NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO ALLOW THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ACT TO THE EXCLUSION OF, OR CONTRARY TO, THE EXPRESSED DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CEO OR CEO'S DESIGNEE SHALL BE THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. MIKE SHELTON, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TYPICALLY SERVES THE ROLE OF CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CEO PROVIDES A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO APPROVAL AND SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH BOARD MEMBER SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY FISCAL YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE OEC ACTION FUND
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1THE OEC ACTION FUND
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1CONSERVATION OHIO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL ACTION FUND PAC
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