Ohio College Access Network

A BBB Accredited charity since 01/31/2009.

This BBB Accredited charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

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Name:	Ohio College Access Network
Phone:	(614) 947-3500
Fax:	(614) 947-3501
Address:	41 S High St Ste 1650
	Columbus, OH 43215-6140
Website:	www.ohiocan.org
Report Creation Date:	May 8, 2008
Report Expiration Date:	May 31, 2010
Principal:	Mr. Reginald Wilkinson, Executive Director
Customer Contact:	Ms. Shelli L. Welch, Administrative Assistant & Office Manager
Incorporated:	September 1999, OH
File Open Date:	October 2007
Type of Business:	Local Charities
BBB Accreditation:	Ohio College Access Network is a BBB Accredited charity.

Additional DBA Names

College Access Network

OCAN

Stated Purpose

The mission of the The Ohio College Access Network is to increase awareness of and successful participation in quality postsecondary programs, including apprenticeship, certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs.

Evaluation Conclusions

This organization has been evaluated according to the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.This organization meets all those Standards and is a BBB accredited charity.

BBB Charity Seal Participation

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Programs

Programs include Know How 2 Go, college application and related paperwork advising, Early Awareness actibities, parental advising, College Resource Center, Financial Aid Advising, Career Advising, Mentors, Peer Tutors.

Total Program Expenses:

$3,844,034

Governance

Chief Executive Officer:	Reginald Wildinson, Ed.D.
Chair of the Board:	Chad Wick
Board Size:	9
Paid Staff Size:	6 Full Time.

Tax Status

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

Financial

According to Ohio College Access Network's IRS Form 990 and Audited Financial Statement for the year ended June 30, 2006:


Income
	Total Income:	$4,424,432

Expenses			% of total Expenses	% of total Income
	Programs:	$3,844,034	90.93%	86.88%
	Fund Raising:	$21,241	0.50%	0.48%
	Administrative:	$362,315	8.57%	8.19%
	Other:	$0	0.00%	0.00%
	Total Expenses:	$4,227,590

Excess of Income over Expenses		$196,842
Ending Net Assets:		$629,538

* Excess for the year indicates the portion of income remaining after expenses.

Charity Licensing

Organizations that solicit public donations within the City of Columbus may be required to obtain a permit from the Columbus Public Safety Department License Section Charitable Solicitation Board. You may wish to contact the City of Columbus at 614-645-7471 for further information.

Organizations that solicit public donations anywhere within the state of Ohio may also be required to register with the Ohio Attorney Generals Office Charitable Law Section. You may wish to contact the State of Ohio at 614-466-3180 for further information.

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