EDEN'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO PEOPLE FACING THE CHALLENGES OF HOUSING INSECURITIES AND HOMELESSNESS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$59.6M
+29.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+13.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$364K
+32.9% YoY
About Emerald Development & Economic Network
Based on IRS filings
Emerald Development & Economic Network is a nonprofit organization 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
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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 | $59,649,369 | $46,195,217 | $39,028,910 |
| Revenue | $56,254,776 | $47,487,590 | $42,110,677 |
| Expenses | $53,544,895 | $46,943,982 | $41,402,567 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,020 | $35,206 | $-425,556 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mental Health Services Inc ($1,543,489), The Centers for Families & Children ($320,030), Jewish Family Services ($242,195).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN MARK TICHAR | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN PETRUS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| BETH ADAMS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MICHELE SOMMERFELT | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ANDRE CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAWN ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR ANDREENA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW KING | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW LARGE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SUSAN LICCIARDI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NICHOLAS MCCAUSLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER MERTES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AMANDA J MILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARCUS NOEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH PLESMID | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KENNETH G SILLIMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JESSICA STONER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PHILLIP STUDMIRE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TIMOTHY WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHARON PARKS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $151,167 |
| EMMA PETRIE BARCELONA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $148,513 |
| ELAINE GIMMEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $183,853 |
| RICHARD CARR | DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $106,251 |
| RACHELLA TILLMAN | DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | 40 | $104,208 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerald Development & Economic Network?
Emerald Development & Economic Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in CLEVELAND, OH. It holds $59.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Emerald Development & Economic Network?
As of 2024, Emerald Development & Economic Network holds $59.6M in total assets with $56.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $2.2M in 2024.
Where does Emerald Development & Economic Network operate?
Emerald Development & Economic Network has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Emerald Development & Economic Network award?
In 2024, Emerald Development & Economic Network awarded 6 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $364K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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