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Nonprofit · EIN 35-1345514

CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202

Financials

$738K$751K2023$903K$886K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$902,723$886,399$16,324$66,777$208,609-$141,832
December 31, 2023990$737,787$751,377-$13,590$48,665$206,821-$158,156
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$899,042
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4
Other revenue
$3,677

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$578,723
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$692,951
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,400
Accounting fees
$3,000
Occupancy
$37,225
Travel
$5,376
Program services (functional)
$645,737
Management and general (functional)
$84,493
Fundraising (functional)
$156,169

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$48,665
Total assets, end of year
$66,777
Total liabilities, end of year
$208,609
Net assets, end of year
-$141,832
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$141,832
Gross receipts
$902,723
Employees
20
Year formed
1979
State of legal domicile
IN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KERWIN OLSONEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$85,901
MARK BAILEYFINANCIAL DI
Trustee or director
20$27,325
ED GERARDOTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
PAMELA GUERREROVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TIM KOPONENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
PATRICIA MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ANDREA PRICESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CRAIG SHUMAKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KERWIN OLSONEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$72,004
MARK BAILEYFINANCIAL DI
Trustee or director
20$21,204
ED GERARDOTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAMELA GUERREROVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
TIM KOPONENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PATRICIA MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREA PRICESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CRAIG SHUMAKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1915 W 18TH ST STE C, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202-1002
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KERWIN OLSON, 1915 W 18TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Signed the 990
KERWIN OLSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(317) 205-3535
Return prepared by
MICHAEL P GABY CPA LLC

Mission

TO INITIATE & COORDINATE CITIZENS ACTION DIRECTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ALL INHABITANTS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA THROUGH PRINCIPLED ADVOCACY OF PUBLIC POLICIES TO PRESERVE DEMOCRACY, CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, AND TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HUMAN SERVICES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CAC ORGANIZERS ADVOCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL. WE ADVOCATE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENTS. CAC SUPPORTS LEAST COST UTILITY SERVICE AND LEGISLATION THAT AIDS LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH WEATHERIZATION EFFORTS AND ASSISTANCE IN PAYING THEIR BILLS. CAC TESTIFIED BEFORE A NUMBER OF REGULATORY COMMITTEES DEALING WITH ENERGY AND HUMAN SERVICE ISSUES. CAC HAS REPRESENTED CUSTOMERS BEFORE INDIANA REGULATORS IN RATE CASES AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR OVER 40 YEARS. OUR DOOR-TO-DOOR, PHONE CANVASS AND PROGRAM STAFF ARE UTILIZED IN MAJOR RATE CASES. WE WILL ACT AS A PUBLIC INTERVENOR IN THOSE RATE CASES AND ARGUE IN THE CUSTOMER'S INTEREST. IN 2024 CAC WAS INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS CASES BEFORE THE INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION.
  • CAC ORGANIZERS ADVOCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL. WE ADVOCATE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENTS. CAC SUPPORTS LEAST COST UTILITY SERVICE AND LEGISLATION THAT AIDS LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH WEATHERIZATION EFFORTS AND ASSISTANCE IN PAYING THEIR BILLS. CAC TESTIFIED BEFORE A NUMBER OF REGULATORY COMMITTEES DEALING WITH ENERGY AND HUMAN SERVICE ISSUES. CAC HAS REPRESENTED CUSTOMERS BEFORE INDIANA REGULATORS IN RATE CASES AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR OVER 40 YEARS. OUR DOOR-TO-DOOR, PHONE CANVASS AND PROGRAM STAFF ARE UTILIZED IN MAJOR RATE CASES. WE WILL ACT AS A PUBLIC INTERVENOR IN THOSE RATE CASES AND ARGUE IN THE CUSTOMER'S INTEREST. IN 2024 CAC WAS INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS CASES BEFORE THE INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION.
    Expenses $645,737

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-1345514
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1976
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$66,777
Income (IRS master file)
$902,723

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$902,723$886,399$66,777XML
990December 2023$737,787$751,377$48,665XML
990December 2022$742,704$740,244$67,515IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 35-1345514).

Questions about CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC

What is the EIN of CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC is 35-1345514.
Is CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1976.
Are donations to CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC 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 CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC 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 CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC 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 CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KERWIN OLSON.
Who are the officers and directors of CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,901 (KERWIN OLSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does CITIZEN ACTION COALITION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $902,723, expenses of $886,399 and total assets of $66,777 at year end.

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