CLT Host 2020 Inc
CLT Host 2020, inc., is a 501(c)(3) not for profit economic development organization with no political affiliation, responsible for organizing, hosting, and funding the 2020 republican national convention in charlotte. CLT Host 2020, inc. Aims to showcase charlotte, the carolinas, and the region to the world as a premier location for business development, hospitality, and tourism.
CLT Host 2020 Inc at a glance
In short: CLT Host 2020 Inc gave $330K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $66K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $330,000
- -81.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $66,000
- -78.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,435,498
- -16.0% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who CLT Host 2020 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Nceda ($143K). Together the top 5 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 30 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2022) to $2.9M (2020). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nceda Raleigh, NC | Economic Development | $142,500 |
| CRBA Charlotte, NC | Economic Development | $100,000 |
| Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation Charlotte, NC | Economic Development | $50,000 |
| Good Fellows Club Inc Charlotte, NC | Economic Development | $25,000 |
| The Institute for Public Trust Raleigh, NC | Economic Development | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,435,498 | $4,861 | $470,008 | $330,000 | 5 | $4,861 |
| 2021 | $2,898,616 | $594,290 | $2,358,438 | $1,821,250 | 6 | $7,261 |
| 2020 | $4,656,803 | $23,456,594 | $31,472,467 | $2,871,726 | 19 | $121,873 |
About CLT Host 2020 Inc
Based on IRS filings
CLT Host 2020 Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $330K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CLT Host 2020 Inc is led by John W. Lassiter, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John W. Lassiter
President & CEO
Chief Executive Officer & President → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward L. Curran
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly L. Bowman
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$110K (2021) → $39K (2022)
Former officers (13)
- Former: Walter Price (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Carol Lovin (2020) — Director
- Former: David Leitch (2020) — Director
- Former: Doug Lebda (2020) — Director
- Former: Jesse Cureton (2020) — Director
- Former: Julie Janson (2020) — Director
- Former: Kim Bowman (2020) — Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
- Former: Louis DeJoy (2020) — Director
- Former: Lucia Zapata Griffith (2020) — Director
- Former: Pat Rodgers (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert McGahan (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Syfert (2020) — General Counsel & Secretary
- Former: Towers Mingledorff (2020) — Chief Operating Officer & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $39K, to Kimberly L Bowman (Treasurer & CFO).
Frequently asked questions about CLT Host 2020 Inc
How much does CLT Host 2020 Inc give each year?
CLT Host 2020 Inc gave $330K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $1.8M across 6 grants.
What is CLT Host 2020 Inc's typical grant size?
CLT Host 2020 Inc's median grant in 2022 was $50,000, and its average grant was $66,000, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does CLT Host 2020 Inc give grants?
CLT Host 2020 Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (3 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does CLT Host 2020 Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on CLT Host 2020 Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Economic Development" (5 grants).
Who are CLT Host 2020 Inc's largest grantees?
CLT Host 2020 Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Nceda ($142,500), CRBA ($100,000) and Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is CLT Host 2020 Inc?
CLT Host 2020 Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is CLT Host 2020 Inc?
CLT Host 2020 Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2022.
What is CLT Host 2020 Inc's EIN?
CLT Host 2020 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1264583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 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 9, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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