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EIN 41-1494786

the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Cleveland
State
Ohio
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
R26: LGBT Rights
Description
The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ advocates for LGBTQ2S+ rights and human dignity both within the church and wider society. Their ONA program assists congregations, denominational entities, and non-church entities in expanding their welcome to marginalized groups, advocating for their rights, and providing safe havens. This includes providing webinars, workshops, and other training programs as well as a network of coaches and resources. Finally, they certify churches as "Open and Affirming.
Also known as...
United Church of Christ Coalition for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transge; Ucc Coalition for LGBT Concerns
Total revenues
$189,370
2023
Total expenses
$252,638
2023
Total assets
$147,876
2023
Num. employees
5
2021

Program areas at the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ

The Coalition's Open and Affirming (ONA) program supports congregations and their members through webinars, workshops and other training programs, a trained network of coaches, and print and digital resources. We certify churches as "Open and Affirming" after a period of education and dialogue.

Who funds the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter FoundationGeneral Operating Support$45,000
Network for GoodUnrestricted$26,133
Tua Janet B Northup CharitableUnrestricted General$10,099
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ

NameTitleCompensation
Andrew LangExecutive Director$60,363
Craig HoffmanTreasurer$0
Aaron LauerBoard Member$0
Kevin TindellVice President$0
Phil PorterPast Treasurer / President$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$160,759
Program services$26,748
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$1,863
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$189,370

Form 990s for the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990EZView PDF
2022-122023-10-12990EZView PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-14990EZView PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $1,430 from JP Morgan Chase Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,099 from Tua Janet B Northup Charitable
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsLGBTQ
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1300 E 9th St Ste 1100
Cleveland, OH 44114
Metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
County
Cuyahoga County, OH
Website URL
openandaffirming.org/ 
Phone
(216) 736-3228
IRS details
EIN
41-1494786
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R26: LGBT Rights
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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