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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.7M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$15K
-95.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
-76.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-80.8% YoY
About The Center for Community Solutions
Based on IRS filings
The Center for Community Solutions is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,659,323 | $31,687,728 | $30,243,674 |
| Revenue | $3,173,926 | $2,595,717 | $4,122,014 |
| Expenses | $3,417,717 | $4,016,140 | $3,481,955 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,289,383 | $586,812 | $918,081 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Center for Community Solutions
Catalyst Grants
THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Discretionary Grants
THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Responsive Grants
THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The City Club of Cleveland ($5,000), Cleveland International Film Festival ($5,000), The Ohio Poverty Law Center ($5,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYLE D MILLER | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JILL PAULSEN | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| TANA KUNG PECKHAM | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| GENESIS O BROWN | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JENICE CONTRERAS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| HEATHER STOLL | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL J MEYER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARGIE GLICK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE ROSE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVID B MILLER PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANDREA STANARD LYONS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| IFEOLORUNBODE ADEBAMBO MD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL G RILEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DOUGLAS LUMPKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DABNEY CONWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TRACEY STROBEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KEVIN MCDANIEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JAMES VAIL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ASEEM UPPAL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| REV TIMOTHY C AHRENS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ED STOCKHAUSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| EMILY CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT & CEO | 45 | $179,200 |
| TARA BRITTON | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY | 45 | $110,000 |
| ZULMA ZABALA | SENIOR FELLOW | 32 | $109,995 |
| EMILY MUTTILLO | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH | 45 | $106,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Center for Community Solutions?
The Center for Community Solutions is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CLEVELAND, OH. It holds $33.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Center for Community Solutions?
As of 2024, The Center for Community Solutions holds $33.7M in total assets with $3.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $15K in 2024.
Where does The Center for Community Solutions operate?
The Center for Community Solutions has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Ohio.
What size grants does The Center for Community Solutions award?
In 2024, The Center for Community Solutions awarded 3 grants totaling $15K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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