Nonprofit · EIN 04-3595329
CLEAN FUELS OHIO
Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $321,408 | $470,501 | -$149,093 | $82,767 | $165,067 | -$82,300 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,670,512 | $1,842,535 | -$172,023 | $735,573 | $620,810 | $114,763 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $2,252,113 | $2,585,454 | -$333,341 | $927,654 | $640,868 | $286,786 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $255,702
- of which government grants
- $208,390
- Membership dues
- $35,000
- Program service revenue
- $55,673
- Investment income
- -$1,302
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,302
- Other revenue
- $11,335
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $69,656
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $56,337
- Other salaries and wages
- $156,135
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $247,953
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $41,567
- Travel
- $298
- Depreciation
- $531
- Program services (functional)
- $290,910
- Management and general (functional)
- $155,724
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,867
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $735,573
- Total assets, end of year
- $82,767
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $165,067
- Net assets, end of year
- -$82,300
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $199
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$82,300
- Gross receipts
- $322,710
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINA RAMEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $56,337 |
| THEA EWING | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW B ALLISON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM BULLOCK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DALE ARNOLD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BERNDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK EDWARDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN KAUFFMAN CTA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MAVES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY MCCARRON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SMUCKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAGE THORSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINA RAMEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $107,303 |
| THEA EWING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW B ALLISON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM BULLOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DALE ARNOLD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BERNDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK EDWARDS | ADJUNCT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN KAUFFMAN CTA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MAVES | MARKETING CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY MCCARRON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK SHANAHAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SMUCKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAGE THORSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIP LA SUSSA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $64,000 |
| SAM SPOFFORTH TERMED 2022 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $4,261 |
| THEA EWING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW B ALLISON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM BULLOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE ARNOLD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CRANDALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BERNDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK EDWARDS | ADJUNCT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN KAUFFMAN CTA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MAVES | MARKETING CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY MCCARRON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK SHANAHAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SMUCKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAGE THORSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARLA WALKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1508 ROSEWOOD AVE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107-3736
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TOM BULLOCK, 1508 ROSEWOOD, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
- Signed the 990
- TOM BULLOCK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (614) 884-7336
- Website
- CLEANFUELSOHIO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REA & ASSOCIATES INC
Mission
CLEAN FUELS OHIO IS A STATEWIDE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE USE OF CLEANER, DOMESTIC FUELS AND EFFICIENT VEHICLES TO THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE PROVIDE HANDS ON TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONALS, CONDUCT OUTREACH ON SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION ENERGY POLICIES, AND SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR FLEETS, POLICYMAKERS, AND THE PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- CONSULTING: CLEAN FUELS OHIO PROVIDES FEE FOR SERVICE WORK FOR FLEETS AND ORGANIZATIONS LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE IN EVALUATING THEIR FUEL AND TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS TO REDUCE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT AND ECONOMIC BURDEN. CLEAN FUELS OHIO ASSISTS IN DEVELOPING FLEET PLANNING, SUSTAINABILITY PLANTS, AND GRANT WRITING FOR PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE LONG TERM COST SAVINGS AND FUEL REDUCTIONS FOR VEHICLE FLEETS.Expenses $6,883
- EDUCATION & OUTREACH: AS UNBIASED SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AROUND ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES, CLEAN FUELS OHIO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FLEETS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, WEBINARS,MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS, AND VARIOUS REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS, CLEAN FUELS OHIO KEEPS ALL STAKEHOLDERS UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS INDUSTRY, PROVIDING A FUEL-NEUTRAL PERSPECTIVE. CLEAN FUELS OHIO REGULARLY MEETS WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO PROVIDE EXPERTANALYSIS AND OPINION, AND PERFORMS OUTREACH THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, TRADITIONAL MEDIA, AND REGULAR EVENTS HELD ACROSS THE STATE.Expenses $38,747
- GREEN FLEETS: THE OHIO GREEN FLEETS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES AND ASSISTS OHIO FLEETS IN TAKING STEPS TOWARDS REDUCING THEIR PETROLEUM USAGE AND VEHICLE EMISSIONS. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, TRAININGS, EVENTS, AND CONNECTIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS, CLEAN FUELS OHIO GUIDES FLEETS THROUGH THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES AND FUELS. AFTER IMPLEMENTATION, THE OHIO GREEN FLEETS PROGRAM CERTIFIES AND RECOGNIZES FLEETS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS, FUEL USAGE REDUCTIONS, AND COST SAVINGS THROUGH USE OF SUCH TECHNOLOGIES. CLEAN FUELS OHIO REGULARLY HOSTS THE OHIO GREEN FLEETS AWARDS, RECOGNIZING THE ANNUAL CLASS FOR THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC ACHIEVEMENTS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED ON A PERFORMANCE-BASED METRIC, AND ENCOMPASSES ALL FUEL AND TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS INCLUDINGBIODIESEL, NATURAL GAS, PROPANE, ELECTRIC, CLEAN DIESEL, IDLE-REDUCTION AND FUEL ECONOMY STRATEGIES.Expenses $203,962 · grants $69,656
- POLICY: AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT AND UNBIASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, CLEAN FUELS OHIO WORKS TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO THE ADOPTION OF ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FUEL BY WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE LEGISLATURE TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. CLEAN FUELS OHIO REGULARLY MEETS WITH LEGISLATORS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO EDUCATE AROUND ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND TO IDENTIFY ANY POLICY RELATED CHALLENGES THAT MAY NEED TO BE ADDRESSED.Expenses $41,318 · revenue $67,008
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3595329
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $82,767
- Income (IRS master file)
- $322,710
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $321,408 | $470,501 | $82,767 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,670,512 | $1,842,535 | $735,573 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,252,113 | $2,585,454 | $927,654 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3595329).
Questions about CLEAN FUELS OHIO
- What is the EIN of CLEAN FUELS OHIO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLEAN FUELS OHIO is 04-3595329.
- Is CLEAN FUELS OHIO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to CLEAN FUELS OHIO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLEAN FUELS OHIO file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CLEAN FUELS OHIO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CLEAN FUELS OHIO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CLEAN FUELS OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TOM BULLOCK.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLEAN FUELS OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,337 (KRISTINA RAMEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CLEAN FUELS OHIO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $321,408, expenses of $470,501 and total assets of $82,767 at year end.
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