Ohio Citizen Action
Ohio Citizen Action organized and mobilizes people to advocate for public interests. In person, by phone, and online, we engage people in actions that protect public health, improve environmental quality, and benefit consumers. Our campaigns connect ohioans and build a movement to protect democracy and create a sustainable future.
Ohio Citizen Action at a glance
- Total assets
- $967,518
- +151.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,324,982
- +188.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,274,775
- +61.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ohio Citizen Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $65K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Environmental Leaders Association Solon, OH | Energy Advtertising | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $967,518 | $3,324,982 | $2,274,775 | — | — |
| 2023 | $384,989 | $1,151,714 | $1,412,851 | — | — |
| 2022 | $398,106 | $1,111,359 | $1,026,305 | — | — |
| 2021 | $344,735 | $777,063 | $877,993 | $20,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $343,179 | $1,058,490 | $955,904 | $65,000 | 1 |
About Ohio Citizen Action
Based on IRS filings
Ohio Citizen Action is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $968K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohio Citizen Action is led by Rachael Belz, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachael Belz
CEO
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2021
Executive Di → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $68K (2024)
Carla Walker
President
Secretary Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Juergens
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Scheerhorn
CFO
Finance Director → Finance Officer, 2022
Finance Officer → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$67K (2020) → $83K (2024)
Ted Barrows
Secretary Treasurer
Director → Secretary Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Thomas Ferguson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carolyn Gilbert (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dick Wittberg (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $83K, to Lynn Scheerhorn (CFO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ohio Citizen Action
How large is Ohio Citizen Action?
Ohio Citizen Action reported $968K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
Where does Ohio Citizen Action operate?
Ohio Citizen Action has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Ohio Citizen Action's EIN?
Ohio Citizen Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1208942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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