Neighborhood Progress Inc
Neighborhood Progress Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to strengthening the community development ecosystem throughout the city. Founded in 1988 and tax-exempt since April 1989, the organization works to empower community development corporations (CDCs) and foster vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods across Cleveland.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.5M
+43.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+30.4% YoY
Grant Count
22
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$132K
+42.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is committed to fostering communities of choice and opportunity throughout Cleveland. The organization's vision is for all of Cleveland's neighborhoods to be attractive, vibrant communities where people from all incomes, races, and generations thrive, prosper, and choose to live, learn, work, invest, and play.
Primary Focus Areas:
- CDC Advancement: Technical, tactical, and operating support for Cleveland's community development corporations, including facilitated support with the City of Cleveland and embedded relationship management
- Equitable Neighborhood Revitalization: Deep expertise in small business support, housing investments, and Lead Safe remediation
- Neighborhood Marketing: The "Love Cleveland Neighborhoods" campaign to invite Northeast Ohioans to explore, celebrate, and invest in the city
- Real Estate Development: New Village enables new housing and commercial properties city-wide
- Lending & Small Business Support: Village Capital provides financing and small business coaching to create wealth for Clevelanders
- Advocacy: Policy work to support neighborhood improvement
Grantmaking
Neighborhood Progress provides multi-year operational support to community development corporations through its Cleveland Neighborhood Partnership Program. The organization awards grants to CDCs that have demonstrated their ability to develop new ideas, operate efficiently, and meet strategic goals.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Neighborhood Progress focuses exclusively on Cleveland, Ohio and its neighborhoods. The organization works city-wide to revitalize neighborhoods throughout Cleveland.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Revenue: $8,080,055
- Total Expenses: $6,169,374
- Total Assets: $12,843,906
- Total Liabilities: $10,200,000
Organization Size: 41 employees (as of 2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,475,654 | $12,843,906 | $12,035,732 |
| Revenue | $7,454,511 | $8,080,055 | $3,959,154 |
| Expenses | $6,980,041 | $6,169,374 | $6,308,472 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $72,732 | $1,171 | $775 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Local Focal Llc ($442,984), Burten Bell Carr Development ($432,329), Famicos Foundation ($330,907).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLACKHOUSE INC LLC CLEVELAND, OH | E. 185TH UBRAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT | $5,000 |
| BURTEN BELL CARR DEVELOPMENT CLEVELAND, OH | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT INITIATIVE; EMPOWERING BLACK FUTURES | $432,329 |
| CHN HOUSING PARTNERS CLEVELAND, OH | EMPOWERING BLACK FUTURES | $261,649 |
| CLASSIC CUISINE CATERING LLC CLEVELAND, OH | SOUTHEAST SIDE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $42,100 |
| FAMICOS FOUNDATION CLEVELAND, OH | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT INITIATIVE; NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; OMJ BUILT ENVIRONMENT | $330,907 |
| FRESH STYLE'Z AND JEWELRY CLEVELAND, OH | E. 185TH UBRAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT | $5,000 |
| HARVARD COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEVELAND, OH | SOUTHEAST SIDE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $19,322 |
| J HEARTS INSTITUTE CLEVELAND, OH | E. 185TH UBRAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT | $5,000 |
| JEFFERSON-PURITAS WEST PARK CDC CLEVELAND, OH | OMJ BUILT ENVIRONMENT, CAPACITY SUPPORT | $53,062 |
| LITTLE ITALY REDEVELOPMENT CORP CLEVELAND, OH | ADVANCEMENT & RESILIENCE INITIATIVE | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Tania Menesse
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANIA MENESSE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 36 | $225,258 |
| JEFFREY VERESPEJ | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 38 | $138,602 |
| DIONE ALEXANDER | PRESIDENT VCC | — | $130,452 |
| MELODIE SANDERS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 30 | $102,634 |
| ALYSSA HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AYONNA BLUE-DONALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES SLIFE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLARK KHAYAT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID EDDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY GARR PACETTI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEIDI GARTLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| INDIA PIERCE LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN CLAYTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LYDIA POPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCELA RODRIGUEZ-GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT ZONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL R WHITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RADHIKA REDDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RONALD ANGLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SEAN MCDERMOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SERGIO E ROBLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY PATTERSON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DAVID HELLER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| FRED BIDWELL | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TERESA METCALF-BEASLEY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KYLE DREYFUSS-WELLS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| FLOUN'SAY CAVER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization held its Annual Meeting & Awards on Thursday, July 9, at CentroVilla25.
Neighborhood Progress maintains an active careers page featuring job opportunities with Cleveland's nonprofits and local government organizations, reflecting its role as a connector within the community development sector.
INHP selects 11 grantees to receive funding for neighborhood developmentSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Neighborhood Progress Inc fund?
**Mission Statement:** Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is committed to fostering communities of choice and opportunity throughout Cleveland. The organization's vision is for all of Cleveland's neighborhoods to be attractive, vibrant communities where people from all incomes, races, and generations thrive, prosper, and choose to live, learn, work, invest, and play. **Primary Focus Areas:** • **CDC Advancement:** Technical, tactical, and operating support for Cleveland's community development cor…
How do I apply for a grant from Neighborhood Progress Inc?
Neighborhood Progress provides multi-year operational support to community development corporations through its Cleveland Neighborhood Partnership Program. The organization awards grants to CDCs that have demonstrated their ability to develop new ideas, operate efficiently, and meet strategic goals. Grant recipients receive: • Stable, multi-year operational funding • Priority access to project financing through Village Capital • Leadership and management training • Technical advice and project …
Where does Neighborhood Progress Inc make grants?
Neighborhood Progress focuses exclusively on Cleveland, Ohio and its neighborhoods. The organization works city-wide to revitalize neighborhoods throughout Cleveland.
What size grants does Neighborhood Progress Inc award?
In 2024, Neighborhood Progress Inc awarded 22 grants totaling $2.9M — an average of about $132K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Neighborhood Progress Inc's EIN?
Neighborhood Progress Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1611055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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