Group Plan Commission
Group Plan Commission (GPC) was a nonprofit organization established to facilitate collaborative efforts between the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga county, and key civic organizations. The organization operated and maintained public square and the mall in the city of cleveland. The organization ceased operations during 2025 and legally dissolved on september 11, 2025.
Group Plan Commission at a glance
In short: Group Plan Commission gave $102K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $102K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,465
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $102,465
- Median grant
- $102,465
- 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 Group Plan Commission funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Downtown Cleveland Alliance ($102K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Cleveland Alliance Cleveland, OH | Liquidating Distribution to 501(C)(3) Public Charity | $102,465 |
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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 | — | $77,650 | $2,467,202 | $102,465 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $2,414,297 | $2,604,259 | $3,721,243 | — | — | $14 |
| 2023 | $3,556,524 | $1,887,403 | $1,662,154 | — | — | $44 |
| 2022 | $3,419,845 | $3,718,043 | $1,688,666 | — | — | $123 |
| 2021 | $1,424,769 | $1,513,172 | $1,394,357 | — | — | $139 |
| 2020 | $1,099,867 | $1,098,128 | $1,282,908 | — | — | $1,004 |
About Group Plan Commission
Based on IRS filings
Group Plan Commission is a public charity, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $102K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Group Plan Commission is led by Michael Deemer, Interim CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 21 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Deemer
Interim CEO
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Carroll
Chairperson
Board Member → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Coyne
Board Member
Chairman → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ronayne
Board Member
Chair, Planning & Urban De → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel P. Walsh Jr.
Board Member
Chair & Governance Committee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Gilbert
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Jenkins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug L. Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felton Thomas
Vice Chair
Chair & Public Engagement C → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Ferchill
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecil Lipscomb
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Donley
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rose
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadia Sesay
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Lokke
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Cosgrove
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kuntz
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas E. Price III
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Schneider
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Teeuwen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher D. Hess
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Sanaa Julien (2020–2023) — CEO & President
- Former: Chris Hess (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: India Birdsong (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Price (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Schneider (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alex Johnson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Till (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lee Fisher (2020) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Group Plan Commission
How much does Group Plan Commission give each year?
Group Plan Commission gave $102K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Group Plan Commission operate?
Group Plan Commission has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Group Plan Commission's EIN?
Group Plan Commission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1908475. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
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