Ohioans Against Extremism
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What it says it does
To protect Ohio communities from extremism by providing safety resources building coalitions and educating the public about extremist activity in politics and public policy.
- Income
- $39,419
- Spending
- $50,554
- Highest pay
- $2,960, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $17,685 spent. Community Safety and Peacemaking: In 2025 Ohioans Against Extremism worked with dozens of community leaders across Ohio to facilitate safety planning and develop practical safety resources for navigating extremist threats. This included direct consultation with faith communities educators neighborhood organizations and local officials to assess vulnerabilities and build proactive response capacity. OAE provided tools training and ongoing support to help community leaders de-escalate extremist pressure and protect the safety and integrity of their spaces.
- $17,685 spent. Network Building and Leadership Development: OAE continued building and strengthening a statewide network of organizations united around the shared goal of reducing extremism in Ohio politics and public policy. In 2025 this work included coordinating coalition partners facilitating information sharing across organizations and providing advocacy skill-building support to emerging leaders. These efforts increased the capacity of partner organizations to respond effectively to extremist activity and advance policy priorities that reflect the values of Ohio communities.
- $17,685 spent. Public Outreach and Education: OAE conducted public awareness programming in 2025 focused on extremist legislation and political activity affecting Ohio residents. This included distributing information about legislative threats elevating the perspectives of issue experts forwarding calls to action from allied advocacy organizations and providing direct support to individuals and communities impacted by extremism. OAEs outreach efforts helped community members stay informed engaged and equipped to pursue accountability through civic participation.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in May 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
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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