Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame
Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame recognizes men and women who have fashioned this area's remarkable athletic reputation
Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame at a glance
In short: Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,265,201
- +33.6% 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.
How to apply to Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame
Who Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adaptive Sports Ohio ($15K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Sports Ohio Wooster, OH | Youth Sports Programming | $15,000 |
| Cheryl White Project Akron, OH | Youth Sports Programming | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,265,201 | $599,825 | $394,591 | $30,000 | 2 | $-174,047 |
| 2023 | $946,716 | $345,445 | $156,799 | $30,000 | 2 | $10,537 |
| 2022 | $737,229 | $490,794 | $182,072 | $30,000 | 2 | $-2,124 |
| 2021 | $423,422 | $442,640 | $143,967 | $20,000 | 2 | $14 |
About Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame
Based on IRS filings
Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Westlake, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame is led by John Herrick Jr., Chairman of the Board since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 29 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Herrick Jr.
Chairman of the Board
Chairman → Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Dibiasio
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $24K (2024)
Andre Knott
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Roberts
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Crawford
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Voos
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Pender
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mickey Mottl
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Levy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Gill
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Litzler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Russo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Carter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Doyle
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Hablitzel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allie Laforce
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Baskin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Marchetto
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Hoffart
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Doyle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Koehler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Clark
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lecharles Bentley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Anderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Snyder
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Telich
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Groza
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Turben
Vice Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hartford
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dan Coughlin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jack Turben (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: John Ferchill (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Andre Thornton (2021) — Director
- Former: Jack Herrick (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $24K, to Bob Dibiasio (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame
How much does Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame give each year?
Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
How large is Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame?
Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $600K.
What is Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame?
Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Westlake, OH. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame operate?
Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame's EIN?
Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1916813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 14, 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 September 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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