Civic Intelligence

Ohio Local Informational Intiative Inc

EIN 87-3337208 • 501(c)3 • Columbus, OH

Profile

To provide public service journalism to people in ohio.

500 S Front StreetColumbus, OH 43215

www.signalohio.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

58th percentile

8.2%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

47th percentile

3.7%

Faster asset growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$4,042,267

Up $142,351 (+3.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,452,529

Down $279,115 (-16%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,589,738

Up $421,466 (+19%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$5,162,623

Down $736,508 (-12%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$4,741,157

Up $1,010,298 (+27%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$421,466

Down $1,746,806 (-81%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2023: $3,899,916Liabilities 2023: $1,731,644Net Assets 2023: $2,168,2722023Assets 2024: $4,042,267Liabilities 2024: $1,452,529Net Assets 2024: $2,589,7382024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,042,267
Liabilities$1,452,529
Net Assets$2,589,738

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2023: $5,899,131Expenses 2023: $3,730,859Net Income 2023: $2,168,2722023Revenue 2024: $5,162,623Expenses 2024: $4,741,157Net Income 2024: $421,4662024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$5,162,623
Expenses$4,741,157
Net Income$421,466

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$5,162,623
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide public service journalism to people in ohio.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,802,864$2,829,652▲ $26,788
Pledges and Grants Receivable$881,150$1,028,145▲ $146,995
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$41,029$36,715▼ $4,314
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$24,439$36,123▲ $11,684
Total Assets$3,899,916$4,042,267▲ $142,351
Other Assets Total$150,434$111,632▼ $38,802
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,363,064$1,239,752▼ $123,312
Other Liabilities$140,188$114,334▼ $25,854
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$228,392$98,443▼ $129,949
Total Liabilities$1,731,644$1,452,529▼ $279,115
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,757,021$1,839,738▲ $82,717
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$411,251$750,000▲ $338,749
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,168,272$2,589,738▲ $421,466
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,899,916$4,042,267▲ $142,351

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$36,715$6,426$43,141
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Julie Mcneil DanishCEOFT$220,396$10,244$230,640
Lila MillsEditor in ChiefFT$150,138$7,444$157,582
Michelle Everhart-sullivanChief Audience OfficerFT$141,649-$141,649
Mark NaymikManaging Editor, NewsroomFT$122,758-$122,758
Susan ZakeEditor in ChiefFT$120,681-$120,681
Lawrence CaswellEditor, DocumentersFT$115,223-$115,223
Helen MaynardCommunity Journalism DirectoFT$105,490-$105,490

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,095,257
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$47,211
Other Revenue
$20,155
All Other Contributions
$5,095,257
Change in Net Assets
$421,466

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,162,623
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,162,623
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,162,623
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,375,049
Other Expenses$1,366,108
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,027,158$572,616-$2,599,774
Other Employee Benefits$251,237$71,874-$323,111
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$181,614$59,270-$240,884
Payroll Taxes$164,282$46,998-$211,280
Fees for Services Other$26,890$152,931-$179,821
Information Technology$77,343$98,487-$175,830
Fees for Services Accounting$23,787$135,282-$159,069
Occupancy$99,303$14,575-$113,878
Travel$18,594$51,623-$70,217
Other Expenses$4,402$47,874-$52,276
Office Expenses$36,713$13,359-$50,072
Fees for Services Legal$4,141$23,550-$27,691
Insurance-$26,575-$26,575
All Other Expenses$13,906$2,935-$16,841
Advertising-$15,750-$15,750
Depreciation Depletion$4,314--$4,314
Total Functional Expenses$3,301,282$1,439,875$0$4,741,157

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,741,157
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,741,157
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,741,157
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$114,334
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

A copy of the form 990 will be provided to the board prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The board chair, in consultation with the governenace committee is responsible for ceo compensation.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The governing documents are made available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ohio Local Informational Intiative Inc
EIN
87-3337208
Phone
6146217783
Address
500 S FRONT STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Doing Business As
Signal Ohio

Signing Officer

Name
Julia Mcneil Danish
Title
CEO
Phone
6146217783
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Julia Mcneil Danish
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
32
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Sb & Company LLC
Address
10200 GRAND CENTRAL AVE SUITE 250, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117
Preparer
Pamela Gray
Phone
4105840060
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

The process has not changed from the prior year.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Signal ohio is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from federal income taxes, other than net unrelated business income taxes, under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the united states internal revenue code and is recognized as such by the internal revenue service. Accounting principles generally accepted in the united states of america provide consistent guidance for the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements and prescribe a threshold of "more likely than not" for recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Signal ohio performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions as of december 31, 2024, and determined there were no matters that would require recognition in the accompanying financial statements or which may have any effect on its tax-exempt status. As of december 31, 2024, the statute of limitations for calendar years 2022 through 2024 remains open with the u.s. Federal jurisdiction or the various state and local jurisdictions in which signal ohio files tax returns. It is signal ohio's policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as income tax expense in the statement of activities and changes in net assets.

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