Emerald Development & Economic Network
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Emerald Development & Economic Network at a glance
In short: Emerald Development & Economic Network gave $2.2M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $364K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,181,594
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $363,599
- +32.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $137,035
- Total assets
- $59,649,369
- +29.1% 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 Emerald Development & Economic Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mental Health Services Inc ($1.5M). Together the top 6 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 31 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Emerald Development & Economic Network gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). 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 $1.7M (2022) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Services Inc Cleveland, OH | Provide Supportive Services to Clients Receiving Rental Assitance. | $1,543,489 |
| The Centers for Families & Children Cleveland, OH | Provide Supportive Services to Clients Receiving Rental Assitance. | $320,030 |
| Jewish Family Services Pepper Pike, OH | Provide Supportive Services to Clients Receiving Rental Assitance. | $242,195 |
| Family Promise of Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Provide Supportive Services to Clients Receiving Rental Assitance. | $31,874 |
| University Settlement Cleveland, OH | Provide Supportive Services to Clients Receiving Rental Assitance. | $30,764 |
| YWCA of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Provide Supportive Services to Clients Receiving Rental Assitance. | $13,242 |
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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 | $59,649,369 | $56,254,776 | $53,544,895 | $2,181,594 | 6 | $3,020 |
| 2023 | $46,195,217 | $47,487,590 | $46,943,982 | $1,914,544 | 7 | $35,206 |
| 2022 | $39,028,910 | $42,110,677 | $41,402,567 | $1,707,950 | 7 | $-425,556 |
| 2021 | $37,695,936 | $37,548,229 | $38,829,980 | $1,911,026 | 7 | $1,879 |
| 2020 | $37,060,411 | $36,749,538 | $37,197,994 | $1,751,757 | 4 | $-13,173 |
About Emerald Development & Economic Network
Based on IRS filings
Emerald Development & Economic Network is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $59.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emerald Development & Economic Network is led by Elaine Gimmel, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 5 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine Gimmel
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $184K (2024)
John Mark Tichar
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachella Tillman
Director of Property Management
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Richard Carr
Director of Real Estate Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $106K (2024)
Sharon Parks
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $151K (2024)
Emma Petrie Barcelona
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$128K (2022) → $149K (2024)
Amanda J. Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Petrus
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth G. Silliman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Large
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Sommerfelt
Secretary
Governance → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Licciardi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Adams
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Ellis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andre Campbell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andreena Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Mertes
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Stoner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew King
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas McCauslin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Studmire
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Plesmid
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Noel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Douglas Shelby (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Joshua E. Levin (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kanika Willaims (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gerri Kornblut (2022–2023) — General Counsel
- Former: Judith Engel (2023) — Director of Fund Development & Com.
- Former: Dennis Morton (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Hal C. Gunder (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Dodds (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joni Todd (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Maurice Agee (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Doud (2020–2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Ed Chatmon (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Francine E. Bell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John M. Price (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Therese Sweeney Drake (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 $184K, to Elaine Gimmel (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Emerald Development & Economic Network
How much does Emerald Development & Economic Network give each year?
Emerald Development & Economic Network gave $2.2M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 7 grants.
What is Emerald Development & Economic Network's typical grant size?
Emerald Development & Economic Network's median grant in 2024 was $137,035, and its average grant was $363,599, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Emerald Development & Economic Network give grants?
Emerald Development & Economic Network 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 Cleveland, OH (5 grants).
Does Emerald Development & Economic Network give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Emerald Development & Economic Network's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Emerald Development & Economic Network's largest grantees?
Emerald Development & Economic Network's largest 2024 grantees include Mental Health Services Inc ($1,543,489), The Centers for Families & Children ($320,030) and Jewish Family Services ($242,195), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Emerald Development & Economic Network?
Emerald Development & Economic Network reported $59.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $56.3M.
What is Emerald Development & Economic Network?
Emerald Development & Economic Network is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Cleveland, OH. It holds $59.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Emerald Development & Economic Network's EIN?
Emerald Development & Economic Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1667990. 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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