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
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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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($1,266,000), Catholic Charities Corporation ($788,000), United Black Fund ($460,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASIA SERVICES IN ACTION INC CLEVELAND, OH | Economic Mobility | $150,000 |
| BLACK CHILD DEVEOPMENT INSTITUTE OHIO CLEVELAND, OH | Economic Mobility | $100,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION CLEVELAND, OH | Program Grant | $788,000 |
| CLEVELAND CENTERS FOR ARTS & TECH CLEVELAND, OH | Economic Mobility | $100,000 |
| CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER CLEVELAND, OH | Health Pathways | $125,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc CLEVELAND, OH | Housing Stability | $175,000 |
| FOOD STRONG CLEVELAND, OH | Health Pathways | $100,000 |
| HUNGER NETWORK CLEVELAND, OH | Health Pathways | $140,000 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH | Program Grant | $1,266,000 |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH | Economic Mobility | $150,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does United Way of Greater Cleveland fund?
**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 serv…
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Greater Cleveland?
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. **Grant Types Supported:** • Program evaluation • Emergency funds • Continuing support • Leadership development • COVID-19 relief • Annual campaign support The organization does not stipulate confirmed application deadlines and may maintain contin…
Where does United Way of Greater Cleveland make grants?
United Way of Greater Cleveland provides funding exclusively within Ohio, specifically in the Greater Cleveland area.
What size grants does United Way of Greater Cleveland award?
In 2024, United Way of Greater Cleveland awarded 18 grants totaling $4.4M — an average of about $245K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Greater Cleveland's EIN?
United Way of Greater Cleveland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6516654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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