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Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Tax-exempt since July 1977
  • EIN: 34-1208940

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Public, Society Benefit — Multipurpose and Other / Unknown (W00F) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.06M (2023)

Expenses
$733k (2023)

Total Assets
$497k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$60.3k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,058,260
Expenses
$733,486
Net Income
$324,774
Net Assets
$436,513
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,058,260
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,723
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,231
0.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $140,752
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $496,773
Total Liabilities $60,260
Net Assets $436,513
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa English (Exec Director) $47,723 $0 $0
Rhonda Barnes Kloth (President) $0 $0 $0
Beth Havens (Sec Treas) $0 $0 $0
Phil Leppa (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$502,067
Expenses
$432,125
Net Income
$69,942
Net Assets
$111,739
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $502,067
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,558
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $4,990
1.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $101,502
23.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,366
Total Liabilities $45,627
Net Assets $111,739
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa English (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Rhonda Barnes Kloth (President) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Smith (Treasurer/Se) $0 $0 $0
Beth Havens (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phil Leppla (Member) $0 $0 $0
Heather Zoller (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 3, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$491,455
Expenses
$515,848
Net Income
-$24,393
Net Assets
$41,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $486,271
98.9%
Program Services $5,000
1.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $184
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,643
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,641
1.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $128,166
24.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,462
Total Liabilities $35,658
Net Assets $41,804
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa English (Executive Di) $25,643 $0 $0
Heather Zoller (President) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Smith (Treasurer/Se) $0 $0 $0
Beth Havens (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phil Leppla (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$644,095
Expenses
$623,065
Net Income
$21,030
Net Assets
$66,197
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $620,595
96.4%
Program Services $23,500
3.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,355
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,644
0.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $141,376
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $144,637
Total Liabilities $78,440
Net Assets $66,197
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa English (Executive Director) $24,354 $0 $0
Heather Zoller (President) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Smith (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Beth Havens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Leppa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$438,722
Expenses
$407,958
Net Income
$30,764
Net Assets
$45,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $438,722
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,562
5.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $6,407
1.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $76,108
18.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,641
Total Liabilities $45,474
Net Assets $45,167
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa English (Executive Director) $23,562 $0 $0
Heather Zoller (President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Currie (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Havens (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$308,125
Expenses
$284,175
Net Income
$23,950
Net Assets
$14,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $230,077
74.7%
Program Services $78,048
25.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,099
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,779
2.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $33,621
11.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,573
Total Liabilities $52,170
Net Assets $14,403

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,490
Expenses
$209,271
Net Income
-$7,781
Net Assets
-$9,547
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $197,490
98.0%
Program Services $4,000
2.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,203
18.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,158
3.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $32,063
15.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,249
Total Liabilities $71,796
Net Assets -$9,547

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$390,516
Expenses
$354,371
Net Income
$36,145
Net Assets
-$1,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $388,811
99.6%
Program Services $1,705
0.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,706
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,449
2.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $55,089
15.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,009
Total Liabilities $67,775
Net Assets -$1,766
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa English (Executive Director) $37,706 $0 $0
Brooke Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heather Zoller (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dick Wittberg (President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Currie (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Roe (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 19, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$255,216
Expenses
$268,250
Net Income
-$13,034
Net Assets
-$37,911
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $250,716
98.2%
Program Services $4,500
1.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,488
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,250
2.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $36,496
13.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,114
Total Liabilities $85,025
Net Assets -$37,911

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$310,668
Expenses
$302,906
Net Income
$7,762
Net Assets
-$24,877
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $310,650
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $18
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,454
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $11,460
3.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $77,800
25.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,717
Total Liabilities $104,594
Net Assets -$24,877
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa English (Executive Director) $35,454 $0 $0
Willa Bronston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matt Currie (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dick Wittberg (President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Carper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 21, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,020
Expenses
$243,600
Net Income
-$28,580
Net Assets
-$32,639
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $215,020
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,318
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $2,306
0.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $90,331
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,880
Total Liabilities $126,519
Net Assets -$32,639
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa English (Executive Director) $34,318 $0 $0
Willa Bronston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matt Currie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christa Ebert (Secretary Treas) $0 $0 $0
Dick Wittberg (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 4, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,180
Expenses
$535,036
Net Income
-$205,856
Net Assets
-$4,059
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $329,180
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,432
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $3,546
0.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $154,234
28.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,317
Total Liabilities $97,376
Net Assets -$4,059

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$650,360
Expenses
$874,857
Net Income
-$224,497
Net Assets
$201,797
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $650,360
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,638
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $4,651
0.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $352,843
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,097
Total Liabilities $37,300
Net Assets $201,797

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,008,496
Expenses
$508,819
Net Income
$499,677
Net Assets
$426,294
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,008,496
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,785
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,018
1.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $221,144
43.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $518,941
Total Liabilities $92,647
Net Assets $426,294

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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