Cincinnati Center City Development Corp
Cincinnati Center City Development Corp at a glance
In short: Cincinnati Center City Development Corp gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -88.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -76.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $456,363,899
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cincinnati Center City Development Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Cincinnati Center City Development Corp gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $85K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $456,363,899 | $65,543,936 | $66,681,641 | $10,000 | 1 | $2,016,573 |
| 2023 | $416,219,260 | $69,201,248 | $62,260,221 | $85,000 | 2 | $16,261,499 |
| 2022 | $437,931,521 | $46,900,631 | $54,637,574 | $10,000 | 1 | $96,316 |
| 2021 | $391,517,750 | $48,260,098 | $49,969,068 | $7,500 | 1 | $3,795,128 |
| 2020 | $365,563,062 | $43,403,938 | $77,493,673 | $10,000 | 1 | $-26,005,873 |
About Cincinnati Center City Development Corp
Based on IRS filings
Cincinnati Center City Development Corp is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $456.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $2.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cincinnati Center City Development Corp is led by Stephen G. Leeper, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 38 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen G. Leeper
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$575K (2020) → $654K (2024)
Shailesh Jejurikar
Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Vissman
Vice President Operations
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $149K (2024)
Timothy Szilasi
Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer, Senior Vice President & CFO → Secretary, Treasurer & Senior Vice President, 2023
Secretary, Treasurer & Senior Vice President → Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$285K (2020) → $275K (2024)
Michael Dumbauld
Vice President Asset Management
Finance Director → Vice President Finance, 2022
Vice President Finance → Vice President Asset Management, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $161K (2024)
Katie Westbrook
Vice President & Development
Development Director → Vice President & Development, 2024
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $157K (2024)
Caitlin Felvus
Clo, Vice President of Hr & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$157K (2024)
Christy Samad
Executive Vice President Civic & Committee Space Activation
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$232K (2024)
Reid Vanpelt
Vice President Parking Svcs. & Property Management
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$150K (2024)
Amy Spiller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Archie Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hodgett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Habel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Lindgren
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James M. Zimmerman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John C. Merchant
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John F. Barrett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Pichler
Board Member
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Fox
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil K. Bortz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Basti
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph S. Michael III
Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Castellini
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney McMullen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Vaughn
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Schneider
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernie McKay
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Hays
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Jankowski
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Mullinger
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Weber
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Cull
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Randazzo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mel Gravely
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Gillis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Fox
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Adam Gelter (2020–2024) — Executive Vice President & Development · Filing note: Thru 924
- Former: James Sowar (2021–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 12/2024
- Former: Christy Vissman (2020–2023) — Vice President Events & Senior Vice President
- Former: Ellen M. Katz (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Meyer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lann Field (2020–2023) — Vice President Development
- Former: Brandy Delfavero (2023) — Development Director
- Former: Carolyn Tastad (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Kevin Jones (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: S. Kay Geiger (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shane Wright (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Martin (2022) — Accounting Director
- Former: Calvin D. Buford (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Deana Taylor (2020–2021) — Vice President Human Resources
- Former: Michael Fisher (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy Maloney (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angie White (2020) — Controller
- Former: Doug Sesler (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Comer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: R. Michael Prescott (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $654K, to Stephen G Leeper (President & CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cincinnati Center City Development Corp
How much does Cincinnati Center City Development Corp give each year?
Cincinnati Center City Development Corp gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $85K across 2 grants.
How large is Cincinnati Center City Development Corp?
Cincinnati Center City Development Corp reported $456.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $65.5M.
What is Cincinnati Center City Development Corp?
Cincinnati Center City Development Corp is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $456.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cincinnati Center City Development Corp operate?
Cincinnati Center City Development Corp has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Cincinnati Center City Development Corp's EIN?
Cincinnati Center City Development Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0446324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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