Nonprofit · EIN 83-1391462
OHIO EXCELS
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,038,736 | $1,631,979 | $406,757 | $2,219,952 | $0 | $2,219,952 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,186,564 | $1,529,312 | -$342,748 | $1,813,195 | $0 | $1,813,195 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,977,813
- of which government grants
- $34,263
- Program service revenue
- $33,750
- Investment income
- $26,283
- Other revenue
- $890
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $702,882
- Other salaries and wages
- $173,078
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,053,984
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $313
- Accounting fees
- $18,661
- Occupancy
- $37,794
- Travel
- $22,055
- Program services (functional)
- $1,309,404
- Management and general (functional)
- $222,226
- Fundraising (functional)
- $100,349
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,813,195
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,219,952
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,219,952
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,219,952
- Gross receipts
- $2,038,736
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA GRAY | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $371,835 | $25,804 |
| KEVIN DUFF | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $185,038 | $19,012 |
| CASSANDRA PALSGROVE | DIRECTOR OF K-12 EDUCATION POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,375 | $17,533 |
| MADISON YODER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,725 | $16,273 |
| DONNA ANDERSON | TREASURER Officer | 40 | $85,790 | $15,403 |
| PATRICK TIBERI | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THEODORE ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY BEERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY LINDGREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNY MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLAND MEDRANO | DIRECTOR (UNTIL MARCH) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FABIAN T PADAMADAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL PETERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAIJU SHAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIE WRIGHT MCGOWAN | DIRECTOR (UNTIL OCTOBER) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA GRAY | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $384,857 | $17,551 |
| KEVIN DUFF | VICE PRESIDENT OF POLICY & RESEARCH Key employee | 40 | $182,781 | $13,650 |
| CASSANDRA PALSGROVE | DIRECTOR OF K-12 EDUCATION POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,000 | $4,775 |
| DONNA ANDERSON | TREASURER Officer | 40 | $80,219 | $22,468 |
| PATRICK TIBERI | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THEODORE ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY BEERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY LINDGREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNY MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLAND MEDRANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FABIAN T PADAMADAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL PETERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BAIJU SHAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE WRIGHT MCGOWAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 41 S HIGH ST STE 2240, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-6104
- In care of
- % LISA GRAY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA GRAY, 41 S HIGH STREET 2245, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
- Signed the 990
- LISA GRAY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (614) 897-0431
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.OHIOEXCELS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO
Mission
TO PROVIDE AN INFORMED BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE TO HELP IMPROVE AND TRANSFORM OHIO'S EDUCATION SYSTEM SO THAT IT BETTER PREPARES STUDENTS TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF OUR EVOLVING ECONOMY.
Program accomplishments
- OHIO EXCELS IS A NONPARTISAN COALITION OF BUSINESS LEADERS COMMITTED TO HELPING IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR EVERY OHIO STUDENT.Expenses $1,309,404 · revenue $33,750
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
- 83-1391462
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,219,952
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,038,736
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,038,736 | $1,631,979 | $2,219,952 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,186,564 | $1,529,312 | $1,813,195 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,635,765 | $1,886,074 | $2,155,943 | IRS |
| 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 83-1391462).
Questions about OHIO EXCELS
- What is the EIN of OHIO EXCELS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO EXCELS is 83-1391462.
- Is OHIO EXCELS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to OHIO EXCELS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OHIO EXCELS 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 OHIO EXCELS 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 OHIO EXCELS 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 OHIO EXCELS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LISA GRAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of OHIO EXCELS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $371,835 (LISA GRAY, PRESIDENT/SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does OHIO EXCELS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,038,736, expenses of $1,631,979 and total assets of $2,219,952 at year end.
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