Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute is a unique approach to giving formerly-incarcerated adults and similarly disadvantaged and at risk individuals a foundation in the hospitality industry while providing a support network necessary for a successful re-entry. Edwins' goal is to enhance the community of cleveland's vulnerable neighborhoods by providing its future leaders. Our mission is to teach a skilled trade in the culinary arts, empower willing minds through passion for the hospitality and prepare students for a successful transition into the world of business professionals.
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute at a glance
In short: Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute gave $1.1M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $191K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,145,446
- +231.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $190,908
- +65.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $43,160
- Total assets
- $1,606,342
- +98.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Edwins Foundation ($968K). Together the top 6 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 18 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute gives
- Giving grew 1106% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2023) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edwins Foundation Cleveland Heights, OH | General Operating Support | $968,045 |
| Edwins Restaurant and Training Center LLC DBA Edwins Too Cleveland Heights, OH | General Operating Support | $66,221 |
| Edwins Butcher Shop and Training Center Cleveland Heights, OH | General Operating Support | $51,820 |
| Edwins Bakery and Training Center Cleveland Heights, OH | General Operating Support | $34,500 |
| Edwins Second Chance Life Skills Center Cleveland Heights, OH | General Operating Support | $14,860 |
| Edwins Family Center LLC Cleveland Heights, OH | General Operating 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,606,342 | $5,560,474 | $5,634,828 | $1,145,446 | 6 | $-52,562 |
| 2024 | $810,585 | $3,646,351 | $3,576,993 | $346,000 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $816,445 | $2,746,126 | $2,873,956 | $90,000 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | $533,299 | $2,588,772 | $2,594,501 | $95,000 | 1 | $90 |
| 2021 | $533,045 | $2,577,512 | $2,560,384 | $486,569 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $495,338 | $2,510,984 | $2,545,038 | $480,283 | 2 | — |
About Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Based on IRS filings
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cleveland Heights, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute is led by Brandon E. Chrostowski, President, Founder & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 23 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brandon E. Chrostowski
President, Founder & CEO
On filings since 2020
65 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $197K (2025)
J. David O'Halloran
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Cole
Director
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Shorr
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McGuire
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Fieldman
Director
Director → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Vaselaney
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Shoemaker
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Walton
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Easter
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Coyne
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Berebitsky
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Coleman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Taylor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carey Stadnick Greggila
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lena Crain
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Rae
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Claussen-Adams
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Kolansky
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Coleman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Segev Phillips
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Russell
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Blair Campomizzi (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jon E. Jef Fowler (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Leta Obertacz (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Heather Englander (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jim Von Der Heydt (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ashley Wasielewski (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Courtenay Moore (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeremy Langham (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Justin Gould (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Timeka Rashid (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Hailey (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $197K, to Brandon E Chrostowski (President/Founder/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute
How much does Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute give each year?
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute gave $1.1M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $346K across 3 grants.
What is Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute's typical grant size?
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute's median grant in 2025 was $43,160, and its average grant was $190,908, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute give grants?
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland Heights, OH (6 grants).
Does Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute's largest grantees?
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute's largest 2025 grantees include Edwins Foundation ($968,045), Edwins Restaurant and Training Center LLC DBA Edwins Too ($66,221) and Edwins Butcher Shop and Training Center ($51,820), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute?
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute?
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cleveland Heights, OH. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute's EIN?
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0656263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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