Shoes and Clothes for Kids
Shoes and Clothes for Kids (SC4K) is a Cleveland, Ohio, public charity that provides new shoes, clothing, and school supplies to students in need. Founded in 1969, it works to break barriers to school attendance through free programs serving students, families, teachers, and community partners.
Shoes and Clothes for Kids at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,140,460
- -33.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,416,295
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $60
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,641,289
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shoes and Clothes for Kids
- Contact
Mailing address: 15500 South Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH 44110
Phone: (216) 881-7463
Website: https://sc4k.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shoes and Clothes for Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 113 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SC4K describes its service area as Greater Cleveland. Its stated eligibility information refers to Cuyahoga County for the Teacher Resource Center and Direct Service Program.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Shoes and Clothes for Kids open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $3.0M (2021). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Murtis Taylor Cleveland, OH | To improve k-8 attendance by eliminating lack of clothing, shoes & school supplies as barriers. | $6,125 |
| Bethany Baptist Church Cleveland, OH | To improve k-8 attendance by eliminating lack of clothing, shoes & school supplies as barriers. | $2,500 |
| Famicos Foundation Cleveland, OH | To improve k-8 attendance by eliminating lack of clothing, shoes & school supplies as barriers. | $2,500 |
| Lexington Bell Community Center Cleveland, OH | To improve k-8 attendance by eliminating lack of clothing, shoes & school supplies as barriers. | $2,500 |
| New Sardis Primitive Baptist Church Cleveland, OH | To improve k-8 attendance by eliminating lack of clothing, shoes & school supplies as barriers. | $2,500 |
| University Settlement Cleveland, OH | To improve k-8 attendance by eliminating lack of clothing, shoes & school supplies as barriers. | $2,500 |
| Urban Community School Cleveland, OH | To improve k-8 attendance by eliminating lack of clothing, shoes & school supplies as barriers. | $2,500 |
| West Side Catholic Center Cleveland, OH | To improve k-8 attendance by eliminating lack of clothing, shoes & school supplies as barriers. | $2,500 |
| Mt Sinai Baptist Church Cleveland, OH | To improve k-8 attendance by eliminating lack of clothing, shoes & school supplies as barriers. | $1,875 |
| William E Sanders Family Center Cleveland, OH | To improve k-8 attendance by eliminating lack of clothing, shoes & school supplies as barriers. | $1,875 |
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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 | $3,140,460 | $2,416,295 | $3,641,289 | — | — | $60 |
| 2023 | $4,694,370 | $3,887,765 | $3,848,096 | $33,375 | 15 | $40 |
| 2022 | $3,665,082 | $3,803,699 | $3,879,439 | $5,500 | 12 | $39 |
| 2021 | $3,983,714 | $3,215,465 | $4,132,086 | $2,954,587 | 63 | $86 |
| 2020 | $4,691,404 | $3,478,419 | $2,560,586 | $21,450 | 23 | $79 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SC4K’s mission is to break barriers to school attendance by providing new shoes, clothes, and school supplies to students in need. Its programs distribute these items at no charge through a network of nonprofit partners and schools, support educators in under-resourced schools, and serve families referred through the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s Community Resource Center.
Reported 2023 grants went to Cleveland organizations whose missions include community and family services, education, and neighborhood support. For example, Lexington Bell Community Center describes its mission as strengthening and empowering the community through social, educational, and recreational services, with an emphasis on families and children. West Side Catholic Center says it provides food, clothing, shelter, and advocacy to people in need. Famicos Foundation describes its mission as improving quality of life through neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and integrated social services.
Grantmaking
SC4K reported 15 grants totaling $33,375 in 2023, and 12 grants totaling $5,500 in 2022. The listed 2023 awards include grants of $2,500 each to Urban Community School, Lexington Bell Community Center, West Side Catholic Center, University Settlement, and Famicos Foundation. The 2024 filing reported no grants.
SC4K’s website describes its main work as providing free items and services to students, families, teachers, and partner organizations. It does not provide application instructions for outside grant requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kelly Rudloff as chair, Dennis R. Rose as vice chair, Craig Gutridge as treasurer, and Candice Dempsey as secretary. It also lists Bethany Germano, Joseph Yonadi Jr., Elissa Wuliger, and Sam Friedman as directors, and Jeffrey Galla and Tyler Wynne as trustees.
Shoes and Clothes for Kids is led by Monica Lloyd, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 42 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Monica Lloyd
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $94K (2024)
Kelly Rudloff
Chair
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Uhl
Director
On filings since 2023
$12K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Alan Silverman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Germano
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtenay Youngblood Jalics
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elissa Wuliger
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Broski
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James L. Mason
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Petsock
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Galla
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenifer Horn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph G. Podach
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Fox
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kearney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lamont Mackley
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Forbush
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Mangosh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Trzaska
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Johannesson
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rockette Richardson Ewell
Director
Life Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah K. Melamed
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Simon
Director
Life Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Burris
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Larson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Bishop
Director
Life Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracy A. Jemison II
Director
Trustee → Life Director, 2021
Life Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby O'Brien
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Miller
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Miller
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Friedman
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Yonadi Jr.
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lamont Dodson
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Paroda
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Wynne
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toi Comer
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Hawes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Wolfson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan C. Krulak
Chair Emeritus
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candice Dempsey
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Gutridge
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis R. Rose
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Brendan Doyle (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Matt Hawes (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Renny Wolfson (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald J. Marcin (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Wearsch (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Wakeem Sabeiha (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Brian Vulpitta (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Terrence Uhl (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Tyrone McBee (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Hallie Rich (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joe Yonadi (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Passerallo (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth Nici (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Wesley Gillespie (2020) — Trustee
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 $94K, to Monica Lloyd (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Shoes and Clothes for Kids
How large is Shoes and Clothes for Kids?
Shoes and Clothes for Kids reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does Shoes and Clothes for Kids fund?
SC4K’s mission is to break barriers to school attendance by providing new shoes, clothes, and school supplies to students in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shoes and Clothes for Kids?
Shoes and Clothes for Kids has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sc4k.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Shoes and Clothes for Kids make grants?
SC4K describes its service area as Greater Cleveland. Its stated eligibility information refers to Cuyahoga County for the Teacher Resource Center and Direct Service Program.
What is Shoes and Clothes for Kids's EIN?
Shoes and Clothes for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1554285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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