The Buckeye Flame

EIN: 850805098 501(c)(3)

Cleveland, OH

Total Revenue
$355,379
Total Expenses
$365,581
Total Assets
$301,823
Net Assets
$301,823
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
Karen Hewitt
Phone
9175996714
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The Buckeye Flame, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit that reported $355K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025.

Mission

The Buckeye Flame amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ Ohioans to support community and civic empowerment through the creation of engaging content that chronicles our triumphs, struggles, and lived experiences.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $287,573
Program Service Revenue $61,443
Investment Income $6,363
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $355,379

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $283,996
Fundraising Expenses $3,696
Program Expenses $345,112
Other Expenses $81,585
TOTAL EXPENSES $365,581

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $355,379 $365,070 0.0%
Expenses $365,581 $218,616 +0.7%
Net Income $-10,202 $146,454 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sheena Barnes Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jasmin Bradley Vice president 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ron Clemons Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jan Davis Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Dissell Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Hewitt President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Emma Henderson Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ben Huelskamp Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dani Kington Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mae Medore Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam Shim Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Wilkos Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Renn Williams Borad Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Burroughs Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Dudley Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brenna Griteman Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Courtney Johnson Benson Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Taren Lutchey Board Member 0.00
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 $355,379 $365,581 $301,823 $-10,202
2024 $365,070 $218,616 $312,085 $146,454
2023 $213,092 $109,012 $165,571 $104,080
2022 $99,154 $63,432 $61,491 $35,722
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