Cleveland Cultural Society
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Cleveland Cultural Society at a glance
In short: Cleveland Cultural Society gave $159K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,622
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $22,660
- Median grant
- $8,855
- Total assets
- $38,816
- +134.8% 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. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Cleveland Cultural Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Toledo Holzhackerbuam ($73K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $159K (2024, 18 months). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $159K.
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Sch I Part IV for Addl Info Cleveland, OH | — | $56,975 |
| Toledo Holzhackerbuam Toledo, OH | — | $37,839 |
| Toledo Holzhackerbuam Toledo, OH | — | $35,500 |
| Caliber Dance Company Boosters Inc North Royalton, OH | — | $8,855 |
| Caliber Dance Company Boosters Inc North Royalton, OH | — | $7,705 |
| Top Gun Avon, OH | — | $6,445 |
| Top Gun Avon, OH | — | $5,303 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | $38,816 | $235,093 | $252,809 | $158,622 | 7 |
| 2023 | $16,533 | $80,033 | $139,491 | $100,445 | 5 |
| 2022 | $65,991 | $198,182 | $136,066 | $105,734 | 6 |
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Cleveland Cultural Society
Based on IRS filings
Cleveland Cultural Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Westlake, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $39K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $159K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cleveland Cultural Society is led by Tom Nagel, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Nagel
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Lutz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Gorski
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Glaeser
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Croft
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Cadwallander
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wagner
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Laurie Haberstro (2022–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Cultural Society
How much does Cleveland Cultural Society give each year?
Cleveland Cultural Society gave $159K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. The 2024 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2023 it gave $100K across 5 grants.
What is Cleveland Cultural Society's typical grant size?
Cleveland Cultural Society's median grant in 2024 was $8,855, and its average grant was $22,660, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cleveland Cultural Society give grants?
Cleveland Cultural Society gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (2 grants), North Royalton, OH (2 grants) and Avon, OH (2 grants).
Who are Cleveland Cultural Society's largest grantees?
Cleveland Cultural Society's largest 2024 grantees include Toledo Holzhackerbuam ($73,339 across 2 grants), See Sch I Part IV for Addl Info ($56,975) and Caliber Dance Company Boosters Inc ($16,560 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cleveland Cultural Society?
Cleveland Cultural Society reported $39K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $235K.
What is Cleveland Cultural Society?
Cleveland Cultural Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Westlake, OH. It holds $39K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Cleveland Cultural Society's EIN?
Cleveland Cultural Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1317752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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