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THESE COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDED PRODUCING, PRINTING LITERATURE, AND DISSEMINATING THE LITERATURE THROUGH A PAID CANVASSING OPERATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRODUCED AND DISSEMINATED DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMUNICATIONS IN THOSE RACES. THEY ALSO MADE ENDORSEMENTS OF CANDIDATES IN STATE LEVEL LEGISLATIVE RACES, AND COMMUNICATED THOSE ENDORSEMENTS TO THEIR MEMBERSHIP THROUGH EMAIL AND OTHER ELECTRONIC/DIGITAL MEANS. 14723 12171 2552 96292 35319 60973 63525 OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATIONS 26753 FINANCE LEASE OBLIGATIONS 4509 31262 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION 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. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMUNICATIONS, BOTH FOR AND AGAINST CANDIDATES, IN THE U.S. SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE NOVEMBER 2024 ELECTION. THESE COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDE PRODUCING, PRINTING LITERATURE, AND DISSEMINATING THE LITERATURE THROUGH A PAID CANVASSING OPERATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRODUCED AND DISSEMINATED DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMUNICATIONS IN THOSE RACES. THEY ALSO MADE ENDORSEMENTS OF CANDIDATES IN THE STATE LEVEL LEGISLATIVE RACES, AND COMMUNICATED THOSE ENDORSEMENTS TO THEIR MEMBERSHIP THROUGH EMAIL AND OTHER ELECTRONIC AND DIGITAL MEANS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A CLASSES OF MEMBERS: WHEN PEOPLE JOIN THE ORGANIZATION THEY ARE GIVEN WIRTTEN INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN PROXIES FOR VOTING FOR BOARD MEMBERS. THE BOARD HAS TWO CATEGORIES OF MEMBERS: THOSE ELECTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS, AND THOSE ELECTED BY OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9 CARLA WALKER 621 MEHRING WAY 902 CINCINATTI, OH 45202 TED BARROWS 4834 SARASOTA DR HILLIARD, OH 43206 KAYLA JUERGENS 1272 W 116TH ST CLEVELAND, OH 44102 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW. IT IS FIRST APPROVED BY THE CEO, THEN THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE 990. THE FORM IS NOT FILED UNTIL ALL BOARD MEMBERS HAVE REVIEWED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ANNUALLY, BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND SIGN A DOCUMENT AFFIRMING THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY. THEY MUST INDICATE IF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, AND FULLY DESCRIBE SUCH CONFLICT. THEY ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO BRING TO THE BOARD'S ATTENTION ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT MAY ARISE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A CEO: A REVIEW IS DONE USING COMPARATIVE DATA OF EQUAL POSITIONS WITHIN COMPARATIVE ORGANIZATIONS. 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FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE: THE IRS FORM 990 IS MADE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, ON OUR WEBSITE, AND THROUGH GULDESTAR, ANOTHER WEBSITE, OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, INDUDLNG ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BY-LAWS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROFESSIONAL FEES 105,062 92,844 14,125 CONTRACT SERVICES 40,000 0 0 TOTAL 145,062 92,844 14,125