On Your Side Ohio
The mission of the organization is to engage in education and advocacy around key public policy issues affecting the people of Ohio.
On Your Side Ohio at a glance
In short: On Your Side Ohio gave $428K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $86K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $427,830
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $85,566
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $193,565
- +1296.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who On Your Side Ohio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio Citizen Action ($200K). Together the top 5 received $428K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $428K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $428K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Citizen Action Columbus, OH | Social Welfare | $200,000 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Columbus, OH | Social Welfare | $100,000 |
| In Union USA Action Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $50,000 |
| Priorities USA Washington, DC | Political | $50,000 |
| Patriot Majority USA Washington, DC | Political | $27,830 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,565 | $1,086,000 | $906,293 | $427,830 | 5 |
| 2024 | $13,858 | $490,000 | $551,642 | — | — |
| 2023 | $75,500 | $200,000 | $124,500 | $40,000 | 1 |
About On Your Side Ohio
Based on IRS filings
On Your Side Ohio is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $194K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $428K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
On Your Side Ohio is led by Misha Barnes, Director & President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Misha Barnes
Director & President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malik Hubbard
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Slavik
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Barasky
Senior Advisor
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$33K (2024) → $30K (2025)
Paul Demarco
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Justin Barasky (Senior Advisor).
Frequently asked questions about On Your Side Ohio
How much does On Your Side Ohio give each year?
On Your Side Ohio gave $428K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is On Your Side Ohio's typical grant size?
On Your Side Ohio's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $85,566, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does On Your Side Ohio give grants?
On Your Side Ohio gives mostly in Ohio: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does On Your Side Ohio give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on On Your Side Ohio's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are On Your Side Ohio's largest grantees?
On Your Side Ohio's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio Citizen Action ($200,000), Ohio Progressive Collaborative ($100,000) and In Union USA Action ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is On Your Side Ohio?
On Your Side Ohio reported $194K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is On Your Side Ohio?
On Your Side Ohio is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $194K in total assets as of 2025.
What is On Your Side Ohio's EIN?
On Your Side Ohio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3336123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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