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Opportunities for Individual Change Inc

EIN 31-0812350 · Springfield, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OIC OF CLARK COUNTY WILL PROVIDE SERVICES DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND ILLITERACY IN CLARK COUNTY.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
28
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$135,468, executive director (depart. jan. 25)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.7 million spent. CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACTION HOME RELIEF GRANT (CAA-HRG), PROVIDES FOR NECESSARY EXPENDITURES INCURRED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATED U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FUNDS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN CLARK COUNTY WHO ARE OBLIGATED TO PAY RENT ON A PRIMARY RESIDENCE WITH RENT, RENTAL ARREARS, UTILITY/HOME ENERGY COSTS, AND UTILITY/HOME ENERGY COST ARREARS. ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS HAVE GROSS INCOME AT OR BELOW 80% OF AMI, AND HAVE EITHER QUALIFIED FOR UNEMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN HOUSEHOLD INCOME, INCURRED SIGNIFICANT COSTS, OR EXPERIENCED OTHER FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE, DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, TO COVID-19.
  2. $513,779 spent. HEAP: THE PROGRAM PROVIDES UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR CLIENTS IN THREAT OF SHUT-OFF, PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING STATE APPLICATIONS AND PROVIDES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE HEAP PROGRAM LOCALLY AND AT STATE LEVELS. THE AGENCY OPERATES WINTER E-HEAP AND SUMMERCOOLING PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM SERVED 8,460 CUSTOMERS WHICH RECEIVED ENERGY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE.
  3. $279,050 spent. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CENTER: AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTHS AGES 16 TO 21 THAT TYPICALLY HAS LESS THAN 80 STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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