Ohio Education Assn
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Ohio Education Assn is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1967, with $67,757,333 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
225 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43215 EIN 31-4269414 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2023)
$67.8M
▲ 0.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$56.4M
Net assets
$203.6M
Employees
195
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ohio Education Assn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating43 mo reserves · +17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ohio Education Assn: 43 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Ohio Education Assn: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ohio Education Assn: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Continuous improvement of public education while advocating for members & their learners.
What they do
Executive offices and association counsel -responsible for oea staff, operations, and maintaining legal compliance. provides counsel to governance and staff.
Member services -contains of four main areas:communications provides internal and external communications services, including membership promotion services and program mailings.education policy research & member advocacy provides professional development activities for staff and members and assists the association in understanding and responding to critical educational reform issues.governmental services provides legislative lobbying and political action services, administers the oea fund for children and public education (dba the oea fund), and the oea political contributing entity.program delivery administers the uniserv delivery program to provide professional development training, bargaining, contract administration, grievance processing, and other vital programmatic assistance to affiliates and members. administers the unified legal service program, the liability protection program, the association liability program, and the attorney referral program. coordinates and administers the association's organizing plan for membership expansion, membership maintenance, and research services.
Business services -contains of six main areas:accounting carries out financial operations of the association including: financial reporting, audits payroll, maintains pension systems and benefits, provides trainings, assists affiliates with audits and compliance, and ensures compliance with oea policies.computer services implements all oea technology policy, equipment and software, designs, builds, and maintains the oea and affiliate networks, manages cyber risk, and trains staff on related issues.human resources - supervises employee relations and benefits administration, negotiates and monitors staff contracts, and administers programs developed to hire, train, and maintain qualified employees. processes payroll and pension benefits.membership processes member enrollments and maintains records of accounts receivable.printing and mailing/physical plant prints, duplicates, copies materials and distributes all mail. provides for the upkeep of owned and leased facilities and property and negotiates leases.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60.4M (FY2013) to $67.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $13.9MNet assets $203.6M
Operating margin
16.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$217.5M
Total liabilities
$13.9M
Net assets
$203.6M
Salaries & benefits
$36.5M
65% of expenses
Board members
54
51 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,757,333▲0.1% | $56,381,187▲0.6% | $203,607,047▲13.3% | $217,496,251▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $67,713,734▲2.3% | $56,047,120▲7.9% | $179,746,366▲9.7% | $193,562,391▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $66,219,891▲5.6% | $51,945,865▲7.1% | $163,810,614▼0.9% | $177,826,228▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $62,723,391▼5.2% | $48,509,096▲1.9% | $165,246,186▲26.7% | $181,547,317▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $66,190,272▲2.6% | $47,612,064▼0.3% | $130,384,985▲30.3% | $158,922,853▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $64,503,133▲1.4% | $47,751,986▼1.4% | $100,089,896▲0.8% | $133,123,802▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $63,624,676▲8.6% | $48,436,378▲2.5% | $99,342,866▲30.1% | $117,218,450▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $58,560,631▼1.1% | $47,242,401▼3.3% | $76,332,816▲49.0% | $104,658,063▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $59,235,836▼0.7% | $48,866,256▲2.6% | $51,227,696▲15.6% | $90,637,822▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $59,670,801▼1.1% | $47,643,729▼11.9% | $44,299,293▼2.6% | $87,437,278▼20.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $60,357,259 | $54,050,573▼18.3% | $45,460,222▲75.7% | $109,595,768▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $66,167,689▼0.2% | $25,877,548▲324% | $93,696,652▲64.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $66,332,860▼5.4% | -$11,548,559▲19.9% | $57,007,466▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $70,148,432▲12.1% | -$14,408,727▲56.3% | $45,590,685▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $62,594,718 | -$32,939,749 | $47,646,286 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Patricia Collins Murdock — $227,762 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Collins Murdock | Executive Director | 60 | $227,762 |
| Scott Dimauro | President | 60 | $226,779 |
| Airica Clay | Aed Member Advocacy | 60 | $209,547 |
| Kristy Spires | Aed Business Services | 60 | $209,303 |
| Cristina Munoz-nedrow | Regional Director | 60 | $205,360 |
| Jeff Wensing | Vice President | 60 | $202,336 |
| Mark Hill Resigned 71524 | Secretary - Treasurer | 60 | $199,656 |
| Susan Dodge | Labor Relation Consultant | 60 | $191,329 |
| Brian Eastman | Aed Legal | 60 | $191,101 |
| Ryan Dunn | Organizing & Member Engagement Dir. | 60 | $191,006 |
| Michael Mceachern | Labor Relation Consultant | 60 | $189,151 |
| Elizabeth Chandler-marks | Labor Relation Consultant | 60 | $184,187 |
| Adrienne Bowden | Director | 3 | — |
| Alice Sneed | Director | 3 | — |
| Amy Butcher | Director | 3 | — |
| Amy White | Director | 3 | — |
| Angel Dyer-sanchez | Director | 3 | — |
| Arthur Lard | Director | 3 | — |
| Barbara Martini | Director | 3 | — |
| Barb Newton | Director | 3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Cloppert Latanick Sauter & Washburn | Legal Services | $1,014,416 |
| Baasten Mckinley & Company Lpa | Legal Services | $665,117 |
| Green Haines Sgambati Co Lpa | Legal Services | $424,128 |
| Kalniz Iorio & Reardon | Legal Services | $376,615 |
| Las & Partners LLC | Legal Services | $364,005 |
Grants received · $52.1M total
10 grants to Ohio Education Assn totaling $52.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2023 | $6,183,743 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2022 | $5,056,150 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2021 | $5,087,815 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2020 | $5,051,808 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2019 | $5,428,358 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2018 | $5,027,951 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2017 | $5,496,521 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2016 | $4,954,390 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2015 | $4,876,836 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2014 | $4,888,792 |
Grants made · $2.2M in FY2023
38 grants totaling $2.2M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Ohio Education Assn →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Education Association | Operating | $1,144,194 |
| Canton Professional Educators Association | Operating | $207,811 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund | Advocacy | $100,000 |
| Ohio Voice | Civic engagement | $65,000 |
| Groveport Madison Local Education Association | Effective locals | $44,280 |
| Youngstown Education Association | Effective locals | $38,466 |
| Fredericktown Education Association | Effective locals | $36,928 |
| Support Ohio Schools | Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Field Local Teachers Association | Effective locals | $28,669 |
| South-western Education Association | Effective locals | $27,346 |
| Liberty Ase | Effective locals | $27,309 |
| Willoughby-eastlake Teachers Association | Effective locals | $27,026 |
| Westerville Education Association | Effective locals | $25,037 |
| Lead Ohio | Educational training | $25,000 |
| Ohio Coalition For Equity and Adequacy | Operating | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ohio Education Assn a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ohio Education Assn is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-4269414, based in Columbus, Ohio.
- What is Ohio Education Assn's EIN?
- Ohio Education Assn's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-4269414.
- How much revenue does Ohio Education Assn report?
- Ohio Education Assn reported $67,757,333 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ohio Education Assn have?
- CharityIndex grades Ohio Education Assn A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Ohio Education Assn's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ohio Education Assn's latest Form 990 is $227,762, paid to Patricia Collins Murdock (Executive Director).
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Data for Ohio Education Assn (EIN 31-4269414) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.