The Center for Community Solutions
The Center for Community Solutions provides various support services to individuals and organizations throughout northeast Ohio. The organization provides strategic leadership to improve targeted health, social and economic conditions. The organization's major sources of revenues are grants from foundations, contracts with public and private entities and contributions.
The Center for Community Solutions at a glance
In short: The Center for Community Solutions gave $15K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -95.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -76.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -80.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $33,659,323
- +6.2% 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 The Center for Community Solutions
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Center for Community Solutions
Catalyst Grants
The Center for Community Solutions
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Discretionary Grants
The Center for Community Solutions
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Responsive Grants
The Center for Community Solutions
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Center for Community Solutions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The City Club of Cleveland ($5K). Together the top 3 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 77 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Center for Community Solutions gives
- Giving fell 98% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $799K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The City Club of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland International Film Festival Cleveland, OH | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Ohio Poverty Law Center Columbus, OH | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $33,659,323 | $3,173,926 | $3,417,717 | $15,000 | 3 | $1,289,383 |
| 2023 | $31,687,728 | $2,595,717 | $4,016,140 | $339,053 | 13 | $586,812 |
| 2022 | $30,243,674 | $4,122,014 | $3,481,955 | $222,808 | 12 | $918,081 |
| 2021 | $34,921,879 | $4,957,759 | $3,002,274 | $798,916 | 26 | $1,315,669 |
| 2020 | $31,273,411 | $3,016,710 | $2,639,937 | $588,058 | 23 | $339,593 |
About The Center for Community Solutions
Based on IRS filings
The Center for Community Solutions is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Center for Community Solutions is led by Emily Campbell, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Campbell
President & CEO
Chief Operating Officer → CEO See Sch O, 2023
CEO See Sch O → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $179K (2024)
Kyle D. Miller
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Britton
Director of Public Policy
Director of Public Policy & Advocacy → Director of Public Policy, 2024
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Emily Muttillo
Director of Research
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Zulma Zabala
Senior Fellow
Past Chair → Senior Fellow, Community & Racial Equality, 2023
Senior Fellow, Community & Racial Equality → Senior Fellow, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $110K (2024)
David B. Miller PhD
Board Member
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genesis O. Brown
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Stoll
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Vail
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenice Contreras
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin McDaniel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy C. Ahrens
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Strobel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dabney Conwell
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tana Kung Peckham
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Lumpkin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie Glick
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. Riley
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Stanard Lyons
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Paulsen
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Rose
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aseem Uppal
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Stockhausen
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ifeolorunbode Adebambo MD
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: James E. Misak MD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John R. Corlett (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Nazleen Bharmal MD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Seth A. Reimer (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Bridget Harrison (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Alvarado (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth L. Sislak (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joshua Kramer (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ra'teesha Scott (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Treye Johnson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carter Strang (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Lynn M. Koster (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Alesha Washington (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph W. Mead (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Patricia A. Shlonsky (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Richard Jones PhD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: William M. Doll (2020) — Vice Chair
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 $179K, to Emily Campbell (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Center for Community Solutions
How much does The Center for Community Solutions give each year?
The Center for Community Solutions gave $15K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $339K across 13 grants.
What is The Center for Community Solutions's typical grant size?
The Center for Community Solutions's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Center for Community Solutions give grants?
The Center for Community Solutions gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does The Center for Community Solutions give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Center for Community Solutions's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Center for Community Solutions?
The Center for Community Solutions reported $33.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is The Center for Community Solutions?
The Center for Community Solutions is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Cleveland, OH. It holds $33.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Center for Community Solutions's EIN?
The Center for Community Solutions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0714723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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