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Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children With Disabilities

EIN 31-0932170 · Marion, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE OHIO COALITION FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IS A COLLABORATION OF PARENTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND PARTNERS ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO RECEIVE THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, EXPERIENCES, AND SUPPORTS THEY NEED TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
26
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$114,622, assistant director/parent rep

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 13 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $991,060 spent. IDEA PARENT, COMMUNITY, AND EDUCATOR COLLABORATION - THE OHIO COALITION FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (OCECD) STAFF AND CONSULTANTS PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO PARENTS ANDFAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH A DISABILITY. THEY RESPOND TO INQUIRIES FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND SPECIFICALLY TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH A DISABILITY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION,SUPPORT, AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. OUR STAFF AND CONSULTANTS ANSWER TELEPHONE INQUIRIES, MEETS ONE-ON-ONE WITH FAMILIES AS NECESSARY, AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN UNDERSTANDING IDEA AND THE OHIO OPERATING STANDARDS AND, THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
  2. $920,408 spent. PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER FOR OHIO - OCECD HAS SET FORTH AS ITS MISSION TO ENDORSE AND PROMOTE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE QUALITY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. WE DO THIS IN THE BELIEF THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT TO A MEANINGFUL AND RELEVANT EDUCATION. THE OHIO COALITION STAFF AND CONSULTANTS ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD WITH DISABILITIES IS PROVIDED A FREE, APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION. WITH THIS IN MIND, OCECD CONTINUALLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SERVICES FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITHDISABILITIES IN OHIO. THE OHIO COALITION'S VISION IS TO SAFEGUARD THAT ALL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ARE: PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN, READY TO BE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN LEARNING, AND ABLE TO GRADUATE EQUIPPED TO MOVE ON TO A CAREER OR ON TO COLLEGE AND THEN A CAREER.
  3. $24,342 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP PROJECT THE DEPARTMENT IS CONTRACTING WITH THE OHIO COALITION FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ("CONTRACTOR") TO ACCOMPLISH THE GOAL OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP PROJECT, FUNDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WHICH IS TO ENHANCE THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERS SO THAT THEY CAN IMPACT THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MEANINGFUL AND INTENTIONALLY POSITIVE WAYS. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERS WILL BE PART OF A TWO-YEAR LONG FELLOWSHIP, DURING THE WHICH THE MODULES CREATED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE PRESENTED TO THEM. THE CONTRACTOR WILL CREATE LEARNING MODULES AND A MENTORING CURRICULUM THAT SELECTED LEADERSHIP FELLOWS WILL COMPLETE DURING THEIR TWO YEARS OF THE FELLOWSHIP.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 June 1975.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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