United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc
United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc is a public charity based in Cleveland, Ohio, formed in 1981. It states that it provides funding and technical assistance to small and minority disadvantaged businesses, and its program descriptions identify education, workforce development, and basic needs as funding areas.
United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,472,309
- +40.7% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $3,319,997
- +373.3% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $341,171
- +19851.5% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $2,679,396
- +199.6% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc
- Next open deadline
- October 16, 2026 (Community Investment Awards)
- Contact
Mailing address: 1621 Euclid Ave Ste 1200, Cleveland, OH 44115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc
Who United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder is based in Cleveland, Ohio. The listed 2020 recipients were in Cleveland and University Heights, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 18 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eliza Bryant Village Cleveland, OH | Meet diverse needs | $15,000 |
| Pregnant with Possibilities Maple Heights, OH | Meet diverse needs | $10,000 |
| Western Reserve Historical Chagrin Falls, OH | Meet diverse needs | $8,500 |
| Phoebe Foundation Beachwood, OH | Meet diverse needs | $7,000 |
| Cleveland Baptist Association Cleveland, OH | Meet diverse needs | $6,500 |
| David's Challenge Cleveland, OH | Meet diverse needs | $6,100 |
| Friends of Breakthrough School Cleveland, OH | Meet diverse needs | $6,100 |
| Leading Ladies Cleveland, OH | Meet diverse needs | $6,100 |
| Mumford Cleveland, OH | Meet diverse needs | $6,100 |
| Renounce Denounce Cleveland, OH | Meet diverse needs | $6,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,472,309 | $3,319,997 | $2,679,396 | — | — | $341,171 |
| 2022 | $4,599,206 | $701,524 | $894,284 | — | — | $1,710 |
| 2021 | $4,907,945 | $1,333,840 | $1,058,638 | — | — | $322,418 |
| 2020 | $4,011,785 | $844,855 | $924,334 | $125,900 | 18 | $31,241 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to “provide funding and technical assistance to small and minority disadvantage businesses.”
Its filing describes education support for programs emphasizing early childhood development, middle and high school, and college preparation or academic mentoring, with a commitment to education and access for low-income and underserved populations. It also describes support for workforce programs helping people enter or return to the workforce, including people with little or no connection to the job market and those previously incarcerated. Examples of services considered include job-readiness training, record expungement, transportation, and skills training and placement. Basic-needs support is described as assistance to individuals or families facing an emergency, including help with food, shelter, clothing, personal items, health needs, or transportation.
Among the organizations listed as receiving support in 2020, Eliza Bryant Village describes its work as providing senior services, including skilled nursing, adult day care, transportation, affordable senior housing, dialysis care, and elder-abuse relief services. John Carroll University describes itself as a Jesuit Catholic university focused on academic rigor, inclusive excellence, and care for the whole person. University Settlement describes its mission as providing individuals and families with resources to learn, grow, and thrive.
Grantmaking
The filing lists a grant count of zero for each of 2021, 2022, and 2023. Separately, three organizations are listed as receiving support in 2020: Eliza Bryant Village received $15,000, and John Carroll University and University Settlement Inc each received $6,100. These listed amounts total $27,200; the sources do not establish that this is the funder’s total giving for 2020. No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are specified.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists the following board members: Martha Mohammad, Andrew Newsome, Cheryl Cooper-Perez, Ronald Henderson, Vicki Dansby, Romona Lowery, Tenora Edwards, John Gerak, Kent Whitley, and Roderick Adams.
United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc is led by Lynn Johnson, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 21 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lynn Johnson
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron A O'Brien
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amos Mahsua
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Latoya M Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Mohammad
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nina M Lewis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Lawson Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regenia G Lane
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roderick H Adams Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald E Henderson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelley A Tobias
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Dansby
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Cooper - Perez
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Johnson
General Counsel
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharron Murphy - Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Newsome
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Grady Burrows
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gerak
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Kent Whitley
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Romona Lowery
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Tenora Edwards
Board Members
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Cecil J Lipscomb (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Andrea Nelson-Moore (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Cheryl Cooper-Perez (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Eddie Black (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jack Boyle (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James Burner Crew (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kathryn M Hall (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Brandon (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Phillip M Robinson Jr. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Pinkey S Carr (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Roderick L Ingram (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ronald V Johnson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ronald V Johnson Jr. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sharron Murphy-Williams (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc
How large is United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc?
United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to “provide funding and technical assistance to small and minority disadvantage businesses.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc?
United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc make grants?
The funder is based in Cleveland, Ohio. The listed 2020 recipients were in Cleveland and University Heights, Ohio.
What is United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc's EIN?
United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1366892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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