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Ohio Energy Project

EIN 31-1305046 · Worthington, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INCREASE ENERGY KNOWLEDGE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH ENERGY EDUCATION MATERIALS AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOPS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
7
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$82,217, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 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 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. $121,775 spent. STEM DESIGN CHALLENGE: OEP PROVIDED AN INTERACTIVE PROGRAM CENTERING THE ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS TO SOLVE AN ENERGY PROBLEM. THE PROGRAM SPANNED ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY CLASSROOMS. PARTICIPATING TEACHERS RECEIVED THE CURRICULA, MATERIALS, AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT THE CHALLENGE IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. 243* TEACHERS AND 15,504* STUDENTS WERE IMPACTED BY THIS CLASSROOM PROGRAM. *SOME TEACHERS AND STUDENTS MAY HAVE PARTICIPATED IN BOTH THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY VERSIONS OF THE PROGRAM DEPENDING ON CLASSROOM NEEDS.
  2. $154,355 spent. E3 - ENERGY, EFFICIENCY, ENVIROMENT: OEP PROVIDED A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM TO CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE STATE. PARTICIPATING TEACHERS RECEIVED THE TRAINING, CURRICULA, MATERIALS, AND ONGOING INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT THEY NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. PARTICIPATING STUDENTS RECEIVED CURRICULA AND ENERGY CONSERVATION KITS TO TEACH THEIR PEERS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES HOW TO BE ENERGY STEWARDS IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE. 48 TEACHERS AND 2,299 STUDENTS WERE IMPACTED BY THIS CLASSROOM PROGRAM.
  3. $937,647 spent. E3 SMART: OEP PROVIDED AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM TO SELECT OHIO CLASSROOMS. PARTICIPATING TEACHERS RECEIVED THE TRAINING, CURRICULA, MATERIALS, AND ONGOING INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT THEY NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. PARTICIPATING STUDENTS RECEIVED CURRICULA AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY KITS TO SAVE THEIR FAMILIES ENERGY AND MONEY ON THEIR HOME UTILITY BILLS. 399 TEACHERS AND 25,482 STUDENTS WERE IMPACTED BY THIS CLASSROOM PROGRAM.

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 August 1991.

    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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