Downtown Cleveland Improvement
TO ENGAGE IN COORDINATING AND FACILITATING THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AND ENHANCE SOCIAL WELFARE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5K
+0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.2M
-19.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5.2M
-19.5% YoY
About Downtown Cleveland Improvement
Based on IRS filings
Downtown Cleveland Improvement is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CLEVELAND, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,269 | $5,269 | $5,269 |
| Revenue | $5,231,528 | $6,499,026 | $5,263,381 |
| Expenses | $5,231,528 | $6,499,026 | $5,263,381 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Downtown Cleveland Alliance ($5,231,528).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE CLEVELAND, OH | DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE AND DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROGRAMS | $5,231,528 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BOBECK JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROGER CARRAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS EINHOUSE | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT GEORGE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALBERT KRIST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAUL SHAIA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOM COYNE | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| MICHAEL CARNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAMON FRANGOS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKE SIKORA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE BROADBENT JAN-NOV | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SABRACOS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL APT JAN-NOV | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF EPSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BLAINE GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| YVETTE ITTU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT LOKKE JAN-NOV | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIAN INTIHAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEB JANIK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOE KASSOUF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAY MEULLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JASON PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICO PIETRO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DOUG PRICE III | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANTONIN ROBERT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TJ ASHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY BONAVITA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JIM FOLK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LINDA STERNHEIMER NOV-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE DILLABAUGH NOV-CURR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN JOY NOV-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NATHAN KELLY NOV-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHEALE DEEMER | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downtown Cleveland Improvement?
Downtown Cleveland Improvement is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CLEVELAND, OH. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Downtown Cleveland Improvement?
As of 2024, Downtown Cleveland Improvement holds $5K in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5.2M in 2024.
Where does Downtown Cleveland Improvement operate?
Downtown Cleveland Improvement has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Downtown Cleveland Improvement award?
In 2024, Downtown Cleveland Improvement awarded 1 grants totaling $5.2M — an average of about $5.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Downtown Cleveland Improvement's EIN?
Downtown Cleveland Improvement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4254904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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