Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
People with lived experience mobilize their expertise to ensure equity for those seeking and in recovery from substance use disorders across Ohio.
- Income
- $719,268
- Spending
- $637,117
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 93%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 18
- Highest pay
- $108,201, chief executive officr
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
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 27% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 142% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $320,085 spent. Recovery Support Services Recovery support services create opportunities to build a stronger community focused on supporting those in and seeking recovery. By building a solid community of support, each member of the community feels valued and empowered to give back. When a community supports a culture of recovery, it is reflected in all sectors of that community. When individuals are supported by the members of their society, we all reap the benefits of their active participation in making our world a better place.
- $139,965 spent. Advocacy OCAAR is an advocacy organization that is focused on empowering Ohioans with substance use disorder to advocate on their own behalf and on behalf of their communities to create statewide and national change in policy regarding how addiction and recovery is addressed. The purpose of these services is to prepare Ohioans with the skills and tools necessary to be an effective advocate for themselves and for their communities. This will accomplish changing societal perceptions and allow for a voice to the current policy decision structure.
- $60,233 spent. Educational Outreach OCAAR offers educational sessions on addiction and recovery tailored to a variety of groups, including certified peer recovery supporters, clinical professionals, family members, and the general public. Knowledge is power. The more opportunities Ohioans have to learn facts about this chronic disease, then the negative misconceptions and misperceptions can be challenged to change. Outreach increases knowledge about addiction and recovery in order to change public perception surrounding addiction and create more informed citizens through educational programs and deliberative dialogue.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1995.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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