THE OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION

EIN: 311124428 501(c)(3)

COLUMBUS, OH

Total Revenue
$591,642
Total Expenses
$598,852
Total Assets
$1,552,917
Net Assets
$1,538,648
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
KATE STRICKLAND
Phone
6144853510
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

THE OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit that reported $592K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $1.5M represent 31 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE OHIO CENTER FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION IS A NON-PROFIT, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION THAT ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION IN OUR DEMOCRACY THROUGH ACTIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS ABOUT LAW AND CITIZENSHIP FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS INVOLVING VOLUNTEERS FROM GOVERNMENT AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $163,016 Revenue: $86,985

MOCK TRIAL: THE OHIO MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED BY THE OHIO CENTER FOR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION IN 1983, IS A STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO BECOME AWARE OF THEIR...

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MOCK TRIAL: THE OHIO MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED BY THE OHIO CENTER FOR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION IN 1983, IS A STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO BECOME AWARE OF THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. IT PROVIDES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FIRSTHAND ABOUT LAW, COURT PROCEDURES AND THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM WHILE ALSO BUILDING INTERPRETATION, CRITICAL THINKING, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS. STUDENTS WHO COMPETE IN THE MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM COME AWAY WITH A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF NOT ONLY THE PRINCIPLES OUR LEGAL SYSTEM IS FOUNDED ON BUT ALSO OF THEMSELVES AND THE SKILLS THEY POSSESS.

Program 2
Expenses: $92,428 Revenue: $1,140

WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION IS AN INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WHICH TEACHES THE HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL...

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WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION IS AN INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WHICH TEACHES THE HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY WHILE ENHANCING STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF GOVERNMENT. STUDENTS DISCOVER THE CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON CURRICULAR MATERIALS DEVELOPED BY THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION AND IS NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED BY EDUCATORS. WE THE PEOPLE IS ALIGNED TO THE OHIO LEARNING STANDARDS FOR SOCIAL STUDIES AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $21,235 Revenue: $1,620

MOOT COURT: MOOT COURT IS AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT TEACHES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT THE US CONSTITUION, SPECIFICALLY FOCUSING ON THE APPELLATE COURT PROCESS. EACH MOOT COURT CASE FOCUSES ON A...

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MOOT COURT: MOOT COURT IS AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT TEACHES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT THE US CONSTITUION, SPECIFICALLY FOCUSING ON THE APPELLATE COURT PROCESS. EACH MOOT COURT CASE FOCUSES ON A UNIQUE CONSTITUIONAL ISSUE THAT STUDENTS MUST EXAMINE FROM BOTH SIDES. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, STUDENTS TAKE ON THE ROLES OF ATTORNEYS PRESENTING ORAL ARGUMENTS BEFORE APPELLATE COURT JUDGES. STUDENTS ALSO GAIN EXPERIENCE IN LEGAL WRITING BY WORKING AS A TEAM TO WRITE A BRIEF FOR THEIR CHOSEN SIDE OF THE CASE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $474,105
Program Service Revenue $97,515
Investment Income $19,300
Other Revenue $722
TOTAL REVENUE $591,642

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $422,593
Fundraising Expenses $13,716
Program Expenses $377,197
Other Expenses $176,259
TOTAL EXPENSES $598,852

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $591,642 $606,931 0.0%
Expenses $598,852 $553,702 +0.1%
Net Income $-7,210 $53,229 -1.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
7
Volunteers
700

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$101,433
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATE STRICKLAND EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$88,576 $12,857 $101,433
STEVE DAUTERMAN PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN SHIMP VICE-PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK DUKES TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDICE SUFFREN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY GRAHAM TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLIN MAROZZI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA SWEET TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG STEIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNA JACOBUS TRUSTEE THRU 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY YOUNG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK CLARK TRUSTEE AS O 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $591,642 $598,852 $1,552,917 $-7,210
2024 $606,931 $553,702 $1,540,115 $53,229
2023 $814,780 $524,935 $1,451,876 $289,845
2022 $328,930 $453,643 $1,147,245 $-124,713
2021 $384,619 $449,757 $1,335,644 $-65,138
2020 $947,675 $444,874 $1,371,679 $502,801
2019 $539,095 $476,240 $996,293 $62,855
2018 $554,562 $495,689 $931,183 $58,873
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