United Way of Greater Cleveland
United Way of Greater Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 1331 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. Granted charitable status in April 1960, the organization functions as a federated giving program and community fund that mobilizes people and resources to address health and human service needs in the Greater Cleveland region. The organization operates as a parent entity to a group of three other organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.8M
-6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
-7.4% YoY
Grant Count
18
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$245K
-22.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of Greater Cleveland mobilizes people and resources by creating solutions that improve lives and our community.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Health
- Income and economic stability
- Community development
- Social and human services
- Housing stability services
- Agency capacity building
The organization is committed to advancing education, income, and health in the Greater Cleveland area. Program areas include agency capacity development, housing stability services designed to decrease homelessness and generational poverty, and information and referral services through their 2-1-1 gateway to social services.
Grantmaking
United Way of Greater Cleveland provides grants across multiple focus areas with typical award ranges of $100,000–$1,266,000. The organization funds partner agencies including Catholic Charities, United Black Fund, and the Jewish Community Federation.
Review Cycle
and may maintain continuous intake of proposals. Prospective applicants are advised to contact the organization directly for application information.
Grant Types
Ready to take the next step with United Way of Greater Cleveland?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Greater Cleveland provides funding exclusively within Ohio, specifically in the Greater Cleveland area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $44,752,374
- Total Revenues: $20,037,305
- Total Expenses: $20,241,348
- Total Giving: $4,568,532
- Employees: 138
Prior Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $48,066,117
- Total Revenues: $24,076,971
- Total Expenses: $18,900,000
- Revenue: $22,700,000
Audit Findings: An independent audit for the fiscal year ending June 2024 identified a significant deficiency in internal controls related to the organization's ability to track and report financial data reliably. This deficiency is less severe than a material weakness but warrants management attention.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,752,374 | $48,066,117 | $37,317,556 |
| Revenue | $20,037,305 | $22,666,277 | $18,584,237 |
| Expenses | $20,241,348 | $18,880,983 | $18,261,123 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $542,267 | $600,002 | $520,454 |
| 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
148 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Greater Cleveland
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Sharon Sobol Jordan
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Sobol Jordan | President & CEO | 39 | $355,929 |
| Deborah Enty | Chief Finance, CFO | 39 | $206,032 |
| Kenneth Surratt | Chief Comm. Invest. & resource | 39 | $169,592 |
| Kristin Popelmayer | Chief Brand Mktg. & Commun. | 39 | $132,498 |
| Michael Brown | Senior Director of HR | 39 | $121,241 |
| Ruth Dobranic | Senior Director of Finance | 39 | $123,800 |
| Charles Ellsworth | Director of IT | 39 | $117,681 |
| Chris Adams | CHAIR, Mktg. & BRAND Strategy | 2 | — |
| Andrew J Paine III | Treasurer & Chair, Finance | 2 | — |
| Kim Meisel Pesses | VICE CHAIR, COMMUNITY INVEST. | 2 | — |
| Monte Repasky | VICE CHAIR, RESOURCE DEVELOP. | 2 | — |
| Enid B Rosenberg | CHAIR, GOVERN. & NOMINATING | 2 | — |
| Vanessa L Whiting Esq | Chair | 2 | — |
| Sonali B Wilson Esq | ASST SEC & CHAIR, POLICY & ADV | 2 | — |
| Jeffrey D Zimon | Chair, HR Committee | 2 | — |
| Kevin Clayton | Co-chair, Strategic Planning | 2 | — |
| J David Heller | Co-chair, Strategic Planning | 2 | — |
| Ira C Kaplan | Co-chair, Strategic Planning | 2 | — |
| Michele L Connell | VICE CHAIR, GOVERN. & NOMINAT. | 2 | — |
| Jerome Grisko | VICE CHAIR, COMMUNITY INVEST. | 2 | — |
| James A Ratner | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Taras G Szmagala Jr | VICE CHAIR, POLICY & ADVOCACY | 2 | — |
| Paul J Dolan | Immediate Past Chair | 2 | — |
| Victor Ruiz | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Harriet Applegate | Director | 1 | — |
| Craig Arnold | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Baston | Director (as of 9/23) | 1 | — |
| Edward J Bell | Director | 1 | — |
| Justin Bibb | Director | 1 | — |
| Kip Bollin | Director | 1 | — |
| Maynard A Buck | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Carroll | Director | 1 | — |
| Nabil Chehade | Director | 1 | — |
| Jenice Contreras | Director | 1 | — |
| John R Corlett | Director | 1 | — |
| Colleen Cotter | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Cronin | Director (thru 9/23) | 1 | — |
| David C Fulton Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Patrick Gareau | Director | 1 | — |
| Eric S Gordon | Director (thru 9/23) | 1 | — |
| Andre Gremillet | Director | 1 | — |
| Howard W Hanna | Director | 1 | — |
| Dee Bagwell Haslam | Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Hijar | Director | 1 | — |
| Stephen Hoffman | Director | 1 | — |
| Andrea M Hogben | Director | 1 | — |
| Joy Johnson | Director | 1 | — |
| Susan D Krantz | Director | 1 | — |
| Steffany Larkins | Director (as of 9/23) | 1 | — |
| Keith J Libman | Director | 1 | — |
| Cecil J Lipscomb | Director | 1 | — |
| Melissa Maki | Director (as of 9/23) | 1 | — |
| Kevin Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Jessica Matia | Director (as of 9/23) | 1 | — |
| Bonnie C Hughes McNee | Director (thru 9/23) | 1 | — |
| Tomislav Mihaljevic | Director | 1 | — |
| David Miller | Director | 1 | — |
| Warren Morgan | Director (as of 9/23) | 1 | — |
| Daniel O'Malley | Director (thru 9/23) | 1 | — |
| Shari Obrenski | Director | 1 | — |
| Patrick M Pastore | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffery K Patterson | Director | 1 | — |
| Ryan Puente | Director | 1 | — |
| Allison Taller Reich | Director | 1 | — |
| Ronald B Richard | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian J Richardson | Director | 1 | — |
| Erika Rudin-Luria | Director | 1 | — |
| George A Sample | Director | 1 | — |
| Jasmin Santana | Director | 1 | — |
| Beverly J Schneider | Director | 1 | — |
| India Birdsong Terry | Director | 1 | — |
| Felton Thomas Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Daniel P Walsh Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Paul L Wellener IV | Director | 1 | — |
| Lorna Wisham | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Greater Cleveland received a transformational $10 million grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation, which was matched by donors in the community.
United Way of Greater Cleveland donors match landmark $10 ...The organization leads the Safe Cleveland Coalition in partnership with Cleveland Clinic, which committed $2.5 million to advance lead poisoning prevention efforts. Approximately 30,000 safe housing certificates have been issued as part of this coalition's work.
United Way of Greater Cleveland donors match landmark $10 ...The organization received $20 million in matching gifts from donors, demonstrating significant community support for its initiatives.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Galpin-white Ta
BROOKLYN, OH
Assets
$16K
Grants
1
Total Given
$887
Mary E H Rutter Tr Para 28
BROOKLYN, OH
Assets
$401K
Grants
1
Total Given
$26K
Carrie Peska Memorial Scholarship Fund
ANDOVER, OH
Assets
$19K
Grants
1
Total Given
$4K
The Penguin Club Inc
YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Assets
$4.1M
Grants
1
Total Given
$245K
Amvets Post 711
BOWLING GREEN, OH
Assets
$220K
Grants
3
Total Given
$41K
Hawthorne David T and Gene J Educational
YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$47K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with United Way of Greater Cleveland on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities