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Cleveland Clinic ........................................................................................ 6 Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County .. 8
Ideastream .............................................................................................. 10
Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation ........................................................ 12
Catholic Community Foundation ............................................................... 14
Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland Metroparks .............................................................................. 18
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation ..................................................... 20
Cleveland Neighborhood Progress ............................................................ 22
The Cleveland Orchestra........................................................................... 24
Cleveland Police Athletic League .............................................................. 26
Cleveland Sight Center 28
Cleveland Zoological Society 30 College Now Greater Cleveland 32
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park 34
Crossroads Health 36
Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio 38
Great Lakes Science Center 40
Hudson Community Foundation 42 Hunger Network 44
A Kid Again - Northern Ohio 46
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland 48
National Kidney Foundation, Serving Northern Ohio 50 New Directions 52
OhioGuidestone 54
Say Yes Cleveland 56
United Way of Greater Cleveland 58
West Creek Conservancy 60
Wish List 62
Nonprofit Compensation List 64
Largest Philanthropic Gifts of 2021 66
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Since its founding in 1921, research at Cleveland Clinic has been focused on improving the lives of the patients it serves. With an eye toward the next 100 years, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are working in close collaboration to solve the most complex diseases and conditions, while also delivering groundbreaking treatments and cures.
But how will they get there? The Cleveland Innovation District is a key part of the answer to that question. First announced in January 2021, the Cleveland Innovation District was created with a $500 million investment from the State of Ohio, JobsOhio and Cleveland Clinic. The goal of the Cleveland Innovation District is to create jobs, accelerate research and educate the workforce of the future.
With the inception of the Innovation District came a commitment to create 1,000 new jobs in seven years. By the end of 2021, more than 300 people had been hired to fill new positions in research, education, information technology and supply chain departments. Long-term economic goals include:
• By 2028, the 1,000 new jobs will add $100 million to the Clinic’s payroll.
• By 2033, 2,000 additional physicianscientists will have graduated from Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
• An increase in research spending to $500 million annually.
• By 2033, the Cleveland Innovation District, as a whole, will employ 7,500 people across Cleveland Clinic and its partner institutions.
Discoveries at Cleveland Clinic have changed the course of human health, saving millions of lives and becoming standard medical practices around the world. Cleveland Clinic now invests about $330 million a year on biomedical research; the goal in constructing the Cleveland Innovation District is to reach $500 million a year in research investments.
The Cleveland Innovative District will focus on:
• Launching the Cleveland Clinic and IBM
Discovery Accelerator, the first quantum computer used in health care. The Discovery Accelerator will speed the pace of research, drastically cut the cost of clinical trials and enhance the development of personalized care, in addition to training the next generation of physician-scientists to take full advantage of this powerful new analytical tool. “Quantum computing is a revolutionary new way of thinking,” said Serpil Erzurum, MD, chief research and academic officer and chair of Lerner Research Institute at Cleveland Clinic. “Cleveland Clinic’s expertise in solving complex medical problems, partnered with IBM’s innovative technology solutions, will change the course of the way we deliver patient care.”
• Developing immune-based therapies that offer new hope to patients with cancer and other diseases. In addition, teams at the Center for Immunotherapy and Precision Immuno-Oncology are piloting new cancer diagnosis tools, such as a liquid biopsy that eliminates the need for invasive surgical biopsies and provides hope for a more precise and less physically taxing diagnosis.
• Expanding the vital work by the recently created Global Center for Pathogen & Human Health Research to eradicate threats from pathogens, such as Zika, HIV/AIDS and COVID-19, as well as the next viral invaders before they spark pandemics. “The Global Center for Pathogen & Human Health Research is a command center to help solve deadly threats to our health, economy and communities,” said Dr. Erzurum. The Center’s teams are actively developing effective vaccines that do not require refrigeration to improve the lives of people around the world.
• Creating the new Cleveland Clinic Genome Center, which will serve as a multi-institutional hub for collaborative genomic research to personalize treatments for patients with cancer, neurological and ophthalmic diseases, and heart disease.
Educating those who serve is a pillar of Cleveland Clinic’s mission. Today, the vision remains unchanged. The Cleveland Innovative District will provide:
• Hands-on learning for research fellows
from the Clinic’s top leaders in cancer, virology, genomics and drug development — building knowledge they will translate to clinical care around the globe.
• Mastery of working with highly infectious contagions through cross-training at the Clinic’s Florida Research and Innovation Center’s biosafety level 3 labs.
• Collaboration with academic partner institutions for broad workforce development outcomes in medicine and technology.
The Cleveland Innovation District will foster an environment for scientists and clinicians to ask the most pressing questions of our time and pursue the answers. It will be a place where breakthroughs in the lab can quickly be translated to diagnostics and therapeutics for patients globally, in collaboration with partner institutions.
The addition of two research towers will house the majority of laboratories on the Clinic’s 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland. This is where the people and ideas will come together to solve the toughest challenges facing physicians today.
Renovation and expansion of the Lerner Research Institute (LRI) also is planned. LRI opened in 1999 and now houses more than 1,500 scientists and supports personnel working in 200 labs. The renovation and expansion will add nearly 45,000 square feet to the core LRI building over the next year.
The Cleveland Innovation District will deliver the promise of what’s next. As a global system with a model of integrated care, Cleveland Clinic’s size and geographic reach will allow for an immediate impact as groundbreaking research gets accelerated to improve lives across communities around the world.
Gifts of all sizes will help enable the success of the Cleveland Innovation District. Become a partner and help explore the next frontier of medical science and research by making a gift today at clevelandclinic.org/giving.
Blend family and philanthropy to create a legacy
Since our founding in 1921, Cleveland Clinic’s mission has been “better care of the sick, investigation of their problems and further education of those who serve.” Philanthropy has played a significant role in a century of fulfilling this mission for our nonprofit organization.
There are many ways to include Cleveland Clinic in your client’s personal philanthropic plans. Working together, we can integrate their charitable, family and financial goals with the mission of Cleveland Clinic to transform healthcare for our patients and shape the future of medicine around the world.
“Cleveland Clinic saved Jack’s life. We made the decision to support Cleveland Clinic using a Charitable Gift Annuity so that more people can benefit from their high-quality care.”
Together, we can help achieve your client’s financial and charitable goals. Call our Gift Planning experts at 216.444.1245 or email giftplanning@ccf.org.
Even though the pandemic impacted millions, some positives came from COVID-19. For example, with most of the world shut down, many had the opportunity to slow down and spend more time with their loved ones.
Another unexpected positive outcome of the pandemic was the increased awareness of mental health issues and substance abuse.
During the prolonged times of isolation and stress, many people started to realize mental health was something that needed to be prioritized at the community level. However, like other areas in the healthcare industry, the behavioral health care work force has been struggling to keep up with the population’s needs.
In response, the Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County has been working relent lessly to strengthen the overall number of behavioral health care workers, while also improving the diversity of the workforce.
The ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County has strived to improve the quality of life for community members living with mental illnesses and substance addictions, and is one of 50 Boards in the state. of Ohio.
A continual commitment to making mental health, addiction, prevention, treatment and recovery services available to every county resident has resulted in several key initiatives for the area. For instance, the ADAMHS board has created — and operates — one of the largest training institutes in the state of Ohio.
The ADAMHS Board Training Institute has a number of workshops and affordable training options for the behavioral health workforce, family members and the gen eral public. A few of the areas of emphasis include:
• Continuing education opportunities for current professionals
• Crisis intervention training for law enforcement
• Mental health first aid
• Suicide prevention training
• Peer Recovery Supporter Training
In addition to their state-leading work shops, the ADAMHS Board also acts as a community convenor and leads many task forces, coalitions and collaboratives related
to behavioral health, the opioid epidemic, and suicide prevention.
Even with the efforts of entities like the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County, there is still a shortage of behavioral health care workers. Since the pandemic began in 2020, frontline workers, including medical staff and behavioral specialists, have been under immense stress.
Working in the midst of the shutdown and having constant exposure to the COVID-19 virus has also caused high anxiety and burnout amongst workers. Along with less than favorable work conditions, behavioral health care specialists also face low wages and constant pressure to work longer hours to cover the lack of staff.
All these factors have contributed to a short age in the overall behavioral health work force across Ohio and Cuyahoga County.
Several initiatives are being implemented at the state and county level to help alleviate some pressure on current workers. Some of these strategies include:
• Easing the licensing requirements for behavioral health care workers
• Providing paid internships to encourage interns to stay with organizations longer
Another initiative that many believe will help fill the pipeline of qualified behavioral specialists includes introducing career videos at the school level. The ADAMHS Board filmed videos showcasing positive highlights of a behavioral health care career as a long-term workforce strategy. These materials have been shared with schools throughout Cuyahoga County.
State-based support for behavioral health Additional support for mental health has
also materialized at the state level, with Governor Dewine announcing in May plans to utilize $85 million in federal funding to strengthen the behavioral health care workforce.
The current plan is to use the funding to provide financial assistance, scholarships and grants for citizens looking to start a career in the behavioral health care field.
The hope is that by making it more afford able to obtain the necessary education, there should be an influx of graduates who can fill the pipeline for jobs, such as addic tion counselors, social workers, therapists and behavioral health specialists.
Tomorrow’s behavioral health workforce
Over the last 54 years, ADAMHS has become a beacon of hope for those in Cuyahoga County who need resources or support for mental illnesses and substance addiction. As a pillar in the community, the ADAMHS Board is committed to meeting the needs of every single citizen.
When asked about its plan to build a stron ger, diverse behavioral health care work force in Cuyahoga County, board CEO Scott Osiecki highlighted the board’s ongoing efforts to target and deliver badly-needed specialty services.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has raised aware ness of mental health and substance use issues. And, with this awareness, comes an increased need for services,” he said. “The ADAMHS Board is working to make cultur ally specific prevention, crisis, treatment and recovery support services available to the residents of Cuyahoga County. We are working on short- and long-term strategies to build and strengthen a diverse behavioral health workforce to best meet the needs of our community.”
An innovative multimedia public service organization was launched in 2001 when the boards of WVIZ and WCPN merged their resources to develop Ideastream. The goal of this initiative was to establish a platform for distributing high-quality radio, television and digital content with a focus on the areas that are priorities for Northeast Ohio residents: arts and culture, community affairs, education, science and health.
Two decades later, in 2021, the group celebrated its 20th anniversary and characterized its mission with a new logo and name: Ideastream Public Media.
That same year, the newly rebranded outlet joined forces with WKSU public radio and, in doing so, created one of Ohio’s largest news organizations.
“The benefits of the merger have been immense,” said Mike McIntyre, Ideastream Public Media’s executive editor. “We have combined the two organizations fairly seamlessly and are now able to be on the same page, in order to serve a 22-county area. Together, we’re taking a closer look at the regional landscape and figuring out where we can use our resources to do the best job possible for the people of Cleveland, Akron, Canton and all the areas in between.”
This important partnership has led to more expansive coverage, as local, state and national news has been delivered to nearly 3 million people across Northeast Ohio — through broadcast, digital and on-demand platforms.
The collaboration has also resulted in a determined commitment to participate in engaged journalism, which seeks to find new ways of connecting with different communities, including those that are often left out of traditional mainstream news.
“It’s still a new concept,” said Marlene Harris-Taylor, director of Engaged Journalism at Ideastream. “There are several other public media stations around the country who are also starting to explore this space. We are working together to try and figure out the best way to bring the community into the work we are doing and make sure we’re representing all the communities in our cities.”
Ideastream is approaching engaged journalism through several different avenues, including special projects that help tell important stories. The organization is currently producing a new podcast that will focus on the disparities of Black women living in Cleveland, while also expanding the impact of their Connecting the Dots Between Race and Health program.
“We wanted to work with partners because we know there is a certain audience Ideastream reaches, and we wanted to reach beyond that traditional audience,” HarrisTaylor said. “We put out a request to the community, told them about the project we were working on and issued a call for ideas. We shared that our goal was to talk about how systemic racism has impacted the health of minority communities for years, and how systems and structures are fortifying that.”
After reviewing all the submissions from the open call, 16 special projects were chosen for funding. Totaling $96,450, these grants were distributed to Northeast Ohio community members and organizations, allowing each to further examine and demonstrate how racism contributes to poor health outcomes.
A new initiative dedicated to helping people tell their own stories, the “Sound of Us,” is headed up by Justin Glanville, Ideastream’s senior producer of community storytelling. “Inside the Bricks: My Changing Neighborhood,” the second season of Glanville’s podcast, explores how gentrification has impacted the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. Each week, Ideastream hosts community sessions in which residents can talk with Glanville about the podcast and the issues it covers.
Creating a strong local news network
Another important development has been the launch of The Ohio Newsroom, a formal alliance of Ohio’s existing network of public radio newsrooms, in order to create a framework for sustainable news coverage.
“The Ohio Newsroom takes a more formal and ambitious approach to creating content for the entire state,” said Wendy Turner, general manager for Ohio Public Media Services. “One of our top priorities is to develop resources and partnerships in some of the places where there aren’t newsrooms. We’re working to develop relationships with digital and print publications, working with independent contractors and members of the community to help tell stories from all of the regions of Ohio, not just the central places where public radio has newsrooms.”
As the number of local media outlets continues to decline, The Ohio Newsroom is committed to offering residents across the state new ways to find and consume public media offerings and fill in information gaps.
“Ideastream Public Media is really putting a lot of energy into thinking about what it means to be a regional news organization: ... telling stories about communities, but also trying to make sure there is relevance for stories throughout Northeast Ohio, [and] (thinking about) how to make stories that we tell about the region resonate with everyone in that region,” Turner added. “We’re having the same conversation at the statewide level. How does The Ohio Newsroom take topics and stories that have geographic origins somewhere in different parts of Ohio and make them meaningful and relevant to public media listeners and users across the state?”
Ideastream Public Media’s news, information, music, cultural and educational content is available 24 hours a day across a variety of platforms, uniquely serving as an indispensable instrument for strengthening communities.
“Our goal is to be the most trustworthy source of news and information in Northeast Ohio,” said McIntyre. “We’re putting together all of these different assets — web, newscasts, feature spots, a daily call in show and podcasts — to fulfill what people’s information needs are and make sure they get the most up-to-date, accurate news.”
WKSU is the primary NPR news and information station for Northeast Ohio. Now serving 22 counties, we have expanded our coverage area to serve more Northeast Ohioans and to build a sustainable future for the engaged, local journalism that impacts you and your communities. You can find WKSU at 89.7 FM and 104.9 FM. You can also listen online at ideastream.org, through the Ideastream PublicMedia app and on your smart speaker
WHAT WE DO: Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that makes us exceptional.
The Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation secures funding from generous donors to support the health care needs of infants, children, adolescents and burn victims of all ages, regardless of their abilities to pay.
We have two campuses in northern Ohio, and donor support has helped us expand our regional health centers and primary and specialty locations (more than 50 in all).
We were founded on the principle of serving the needs of children. This means that our employees and volunteers uphold our promises to treat every child as we would our own, to treat others as they want to be treated and to turn no child away for any reason.
With over 1.2 million patient visits in 2021, we have been leading the way to healthier futures for children since 1890. Learn more at akronchildrens.org
COVID RESPONSE: Akron Children’s Hospital continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with unprecedented speed and services to assist children and families from the region, while also ensuring their health and safety. We continue to implement guidelines and clinical procedures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Our donors and supporters are instrumental in providing resources to help us meet the community’s needs. Akron Children’s is now offering our wide range of medical services, and we
remain committed to providing those services in a way that’s both safe and responsible.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS:
Dancing for the Kids features local “celebrities” dancing to raise money for the Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. Since 2012, this event has raised more than $990,000.
The Holiday Tree Festival features hundreds of holiday decorations, including trees, wreaths and holiday gifts, to benefit Akron Children’s. Since 1982, volunteers have raised more than $6.6 million.
Children’s Miracle Network Radiothons at the Akron and Mahoning Valley campuses have raised over $14 million. This effort raised more than $775,000 in 2021. To learn more, visit akronchildrens.org/giving
Give: The Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation supports the life-changing work of Akron Children’s Hospital by connecting donors with causes they’re passionate about. Our donors help meet the needs of the hospital by raising money for programs, services, equipment and items that support the healing process and help save lives.
Your giving makes a difference in the lives of our patients, ensuring every child and family who walks through our doors will receive the best possible care. Give today at akronchildrens.org/donate
Volunteer: From hosting or participating in a special fundraising event, to volunteering at one of our locations, you can lend a helping hand to children in need.
EMPLOYEES: 35
2021 REVENUE: This figure was not available at the time of publication.
YEAR
1967
SOURCES OF REVENUE:
Contributions: 72% Grants: 15% Other: 9% Events: 4% TOP EXECUTIVES
Virginia Addicott, chair, Akron Children’s Hospital board of directors
Mark Oelschlager, chair, Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation board of directors
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EMPLOYEES:
Catholic Charities: One of the region’s largest comprehensive health and human services organizations, Catholic Charities serves nearly 400,000 people annually, regardless of their race or religion. In 2021, the Foundation raised $14.5 million through the Catholic Charities Appeal.
Catholic education: The Diocese of Cleveland is the most extensive private or public school system in Ohio. In 2021, the Foundation distributed $3.7 million in tuition assistance to 4,009 students in Catholic schools. A newly established Angel Scholarship Fund — catholiccommunity.org/angel — will support tuition assistance for Catholic school students. The fund invites Ohio taxpayers to “turn their taxes into tuition” by making a cash donation for a 100% tax credit of $750 ($1,500 if they’re married and filing jointly) against their 2022 income tax liability.
Catholic worship and formation: Two men were ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Cleveland in May 2022. Sixty-two men are currently studying for the priesthood at Borromeo and Saint Mary Seminaries, which also provide formation for deacons, laymen and laywomen.
Alleluia Ball: This storied event will occur
on October 28, 2023, at the Cleveland Hilton Downtown. Since 2000, the signature gala has raised more than $10 million to support tuition assistance.
#weGiveCatholic: Northeast Ohio’s Online Day of Catholic Giving is Nov. 29, 2022. In 2021, #weGiveCatholic raised $3.2 million for 210 participating organizations through its website, wegivecatholic.org
Bishop’s Golf Classic: Established in 1990, this upcoming event will be held on August 7, 2023, at Westwood Country Club to support tuition assistance for Catholic school students.
Give now: Every gift will make a difference in the life of a person, the life of a family and the life of their community. Secure online donations can be made to Catholic Charities Annual Appeal and other Diocesan ministries at catholiccommunity.org/donate
Planned gifts: Visit catholiccommunity. org/legacy to find out how you can create your Catholic legacy by setting up a Donor Advised Fund, a Permanent Names Fund or a Charitable Gift Annuity, or make a gift from your will or by beneficiary designation. For information about making a major gift, contact Mary Lou Ozimek at 216-696-6525 x4070 or mozimek@catholiccommunity.org
Patrick Grace, executive director (Catholic Community Foundation)
Andrew J. Schuler, board chair (PNC Private Bank)
Andrew J. Rebholz, board vice chair and treasurer (TravelCenters of America, retired)
Maria O’Neil Ruddock, board secretary (Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center)
Diane Roman Fusco, executive committee (public relations counselor, retired)
John J. Leonbruno, executive committee (DELL Virtustream)
Mr. Kurt R. Packer, executive committee (WBC Group, LLC)
Robert J. Rogers, executive committee (USI)
Michael J. Ziegler, executive committee (Arsenal Capital Partners)
A full listing of board members can be found at: catholiccommunity.org/about/board-of-directors
The Catholic Community Foundation continues to reflect the Light of Christ with support that is changing our community and our world for the better.
Let your light shine with a gift to the causes you care about most. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of people throughout Northeast Ohio.
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EMPLOYEES: 87
NEW GIFTS RECEIVED IN 2021: $124.8 million YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1914 SOURCES OF REVENUE: Investment income: 50.92% Gifts and contributions: 48.95% Other income: 0.13%
WHAT WE DO: Established in 1914, the Cleveland Foundation is the world’s first community foundation — and one of the largest today — with assets of $3.2 billion, along with 2021 grants that were valued at $124 million. Through the generosity of donors, the foundation improves the lives of residents of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties by building community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking and providing leadership on vital issues. The foundation’s program areas include arts and culture, economic and workforce development, education, environment, leadership development, neighborhoods, and youth, health and human services.
COVID RESPONSE: In March 2020, the Cleveland Foundation joined a coalition of public and private partners to launch the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund, in order to support nonprofit organizations that are dealing directly with the ongoing effects of the pandemic in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. Nearly $19 million has been awarded since the start of the Fund, and the partners continue their work together to support the community’s long-term recovery from the pandemic, particularly through the Funders Collaborative on COVID Recovery.
EVENTS:
Cleveland Foundation Annual Meeting, presented by KeyBank: A free
community gathering, the meeting features speakers and performances relevant to the foundation’s work. Recent keynote speakers have included Isabel Wilkerson, John Thornton, Bill Nye the Science Guy and Sir David Adjaye.
Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards: Now in its 87th year, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards remain the only juried American book prize that focuses on works that address racism and diversity.
African American Philanthropy Summit: A biennial event, the summit raises the visibility of African American philanthropy in the region and honors local philanthropists who are making a lasting and significant impact.
HOW TO HELP: There are many ways to give back to your community through the Cleveland Foundation. You can work with our Advancement team to establish a fund during your lifetime or explore planned giving options. You may also give online to an existing fund at the foundation that aligns with the causes you care about. Explore existing funds and make an online gift, via clevelandfoundation.org/givenow.
*Future headquarters address: 6601 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44103. The headquarters will open in 2023.
Ronald B. Richard, president and chief executive officer
Constance Hill-Johnson, board chairperson
Lillian A. Kuri, executive vice president and chief operating officer
Leta Obertacz, senior vice president, advancement
Dale Robinson Anglin, vice president, program Monica Brown, vice president, human resources and building operations
Leslie A. Dunford, vice president, building operations and guest services
Colette M. Jones, chief marketing officer
India Pierce Lee, senior vice president, program
Ginger Mlakar, general counsel and vice president, advancement
Rosanne Potter, senior vice president and chief financial officer
Leon Wilson, chief of digital innovation and chief information officer
Megan Wilson, chief of staff and director, public policy and government relations
Ranked by gift amount (Originally published on Feb. 28, 2022)
RANK FOUNDATION DONOR AMOUNT
The Cleveland Orchestra
Kent State University Foundation
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation
Edward F. Crawford
University School
Susan and Bill Oberndorf Foundation
$50,000,000
DATE
WHAT THIS GIFT WILL SUPPORT
Endowment support, new humanities festival and capital investment in digital programming
Joel L. Roth
DigitalC
Stark Community Foundation
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation
Fred F. Silk Charitable Foundation
Gary B. and Pamela S. Williams
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Case Western Reserve University Summa Health Ashland University
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Kent State University Foundation
Anonymous
The Brentwood Foundation
Robert M. and Janet L. Archer
Anonymous
Anonymous Anonymous
The Podiatry Foundation
University Hospitals
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Monte and Usha Ahuja
The Howley Foundation
Cleveland Foundation
The Alexander McAfee Trust
$25,000,000 $16,688,151.92 $11,000,000 $10,000,000
$21,700,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$18,000,000 $11,230,000 $10,000,000
September October July April September
June September July December
Construction of a new building and endowment for the College of Business and Entrepreneurship
The Jarvis Scholars program
$9,458,851
$28,000,000 $9,006,619
May July May May September May September August
The Roth Institute for Leadership Development Program/Roth Scholars
Organizational development/capacity to scale; services to help Cleveland residents use broadband network
Endowment fund to support the donor’s charitable passions
The overall mission of Summa Health
Research, innovation and education
South Pointe Brentwood Center of Excellence; Physician Diversity Scholars Program
Scholarships, campus infrastructure and library needs
Professorships and fellowships at the School of Medicine and the Case School of Engineering
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital
Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute
Scholarships, research and continuing education programs within the College of Podiatric Medicine
UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Ahuja Center for Women & Children
ASPIRE Nursing Scholars Program
Donor advised fund
WHAT WE DO: Cleveland Metroparks is a nationally recognized and accredited park system, spanning nearly 25,000 acres across Northeast Ohio, including 18 park reservations, more than 325 miles of trails, eight golf courses, eight lakefront parks, dining and retail venues, and the nationally acclaimed Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The 105-yearold Park District is a five-time recipient of the National Gold Medal “Best in Nation” Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), the highest honor in the parks and recreation field.
Annually, Cleveland Metroparks offers thousands of free education and recreation programs across the 49 communities it serves, helping to create connections to nature and promote conservation and sustainability. Cleveland Metroparks is the oldest park system in Ohio, but continues to grow in size and popularity, attracting a record 19+ million visitors in 2020 and 2021.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo annually ranks as one of the most popular yearround attractions in Northeast Ohio and hosts some of the area’s largest special events, including Asian Lantern Festival and Wild Winter Lights.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Charitable gifts make a significant impact on all aspects of Cleveland Metroparks. Through a wide range of opportunities, people may directly support special places and programs that are closest to their hearts, as well as districtwide initiatives like the Trails Fund, which was created to expand trail connections throughout the region.
Private donations are also a critical component to securing matching funds for many federal and state grants. Cleveland Metroparks’ development team can assist with short- and longterm gift planning too, as well as monthly and tribute giving options. An enduring priority of Cleveland Metroparks is land preservation, and donors can support the land preservation fund by donating property, along with monetary gifts. Donors may also choose to support The Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund of The Cleveland Foundation, which helps preserve and protect Cleveland Metroparks for future generations.
HOW TO HELP: During every season, you can embrace the outdoors, secure a future for wildlife, and celebrate and protect the gift of nature by making a donation today and planning your charitable support for tomorrow. Your gift can steward the “Emerald Necklace” to ensure healthy forests and streams for the next century. Or you can also directly impact what matters the most to you, from projects like new hiking trails, to youth fishing programs. And, of course, you may also support Cleveland Metroparks Zoo or a specific park reservation, in order to steward nearly 25,000 acres at Cleveland Metroparks for future generations.
Additional giving information is available at clevelandmetroparks.com/donate Cleveland Metroparks also offers fun, educational and diverse volunteer opportunities for adults, youth (16 years old and older), community organizations, student projects and corporate groups. Please visit clevelandmetroparks.com/ volunteer for more information.
WHAT WE DO: One CLE. Together, we stand united — the legal, business and civic communities of Cleveland — to lift up those in need, as well as the next generation. The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation is the charitable fundraising arm of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, as it funds life-changing programs throughout northeast Ohio.
Through the support of generous donors, we leverage the time and talents of Lawyers Giving Back, in collaboration with business professionals and community partners. From free legal clinics in homeless shelters, local courts and Cleveland schools, to law-related education and professional pipeline programs that inspire students from high school to college and beyond, we are building a stronger community, one person at a time. The Foundation provides funding support for 15 Bar programs, focused on:
• Youth and workforce development
• Access to justice
• Diversity, equity and inclusion
• Nonprofits and the arts communities
To achieve the Foundation’s goals, an army of Bar volunteers invest their time and talents every year, producing public education programs, free legal clinics, high school and college professional pipeline and mentoring programs, and more. Our legacy of uniting legal and business professionals to improve greater Cleveland traces back to our founding in 1873 when 53 lawyers gathered on
Public Square to form an organization that would serve both the legal profession and the broader community.
Throughout the next year, we are honoring our 150th anniversary with Legacy 150, a celebration that will include opportunities to reflect on our remarkable past contributions and take action for the future. We invite all of Cleveland — across the legal, business and civic arenas — to join us.
1. Giving time to:
• Our community outreach programs (such as high school-focused 3Rs or Mock Trial programs)
• Or community conversations (recent topics have included election integrity and criminal justice reform)
We hope to recruit 150 new volunteers by December 2023!
2. Making a financial gift in support of:
• One of our 15 Bar outreach programs
• Youth and workforce development
• Access to justice
• Diversity, equity and inclusion
• Nonprofits and the arts communities
• Rock the Bar, our June 24, 2023, community celebration of the Bar’s 150th anniversary, held at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
You may also apply to become a member of our Next Generation Fellows Society — with contributions dedicated to our endowment for transformative support in perpetuity.
EMPLOYEES: As a charitable supporting foundation for the exclusive benefit of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, the Bar Foundation leverages the employees of the Bar Association to conduct its operations. Two coordinators oversee 15 different Bar Foundation-funded programs.
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 REVENUE: $394,863
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1990
SOURCES OF REVENUE: Special events: 64% Contributions: 22% Endowment income: 14%
My experiences with the Bar and its programs from high school through college really sparked my interest in the law, allowing me to see how the law helps people, and encouraging me to achieve my career goal to be a lawyer.”
– Brandon E. Brown Litigation Associate Calfee Halter & Griswold LLPHigh school freshman Brandon Brown could not anticipate that his meeting with a visiting lawyer from the Bar’s 3Rs program at John Hay High School would change his life.
Now a law school graduate and Cleveland lawyer, Brandon gives back as a volunteer and leader in the Bar’s programs that inspired him.
Join us as we celebrate 150 years of making a difference in the lives of students like Brandon, in the legal profession, and in our community.
Give today at clemetrobar.org/legacy150.
You can change lives, too!
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WHAT WE DO: Cleveland Neighborhood Progress (CNP) is a local community development intermediary that has invested in community revitalization work in Cleveland for more than 30 years.
Our mission is to foster equitable revitalization throughout Cleveland’s neighborhoods by strengthening the community development ecosystem.
And our vision is to ensure Cleveland’s neighborhoods will be attractive, vibrant and inclusive communities where, together, people from diverse incomes, races and generations thrive, prosper and choose to live, learn, work, invest and play.
We operate from a perspective that integrates racial equity and inclusion, economic opportunity and applied thought leadership throughout our work.
In addition, CNP impacts the community by providing financial support, training and capacity-building efforts to community development corporations (CDCs), and supporting
and performing placemaking activities to improve residential, commercial and greenspace properties.
Friends of Shaker Square: In August 2022, CNP, its real estate subsidiary, New Village Corporation (NVC), and Burten Bell Carr Development (BBC) purchased Shaker Square, in order to prevent foreclosure, make investments in deferred maintenance and reenergize it as a gathering place for all. As a result of the purchase, Shaker Square now remains under local, community-minded ownership, as a long-term plan is being developed for its future.
Collectively, we recognize the significance of Shaker Square, the oldest planned shopping district in Ohio. Supporting more than 150 jobs, Shaker Square is not only a historic asset, but it also serves as a catalyst for neighborhood development. Contributions will help us stabilize this asset and offer assistance for the revitalization of the neighborhoods surrounding it.
OFFICERS
Jeffery K. Patterson, chairman (Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority)
David J. Heller, vice chair (NRP Group)
Teresa Metcalf Beasley, vice chair (McDonald Hopkins)
Angela G. Mago, treasurer (KeyBank Real Estate Capital)
Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells, secretary (NEORSD)
For a full listing of Board of Directors members, visit clevelandnp.org/boardandgovernance
WHAT WE DO: The Cleveland Orchestra has earned widespread acclaim as one of the world’s finest orchestras, representing Northeast Ohio on the world stage through extraordinary artistry, domestic and international touring, and a long history of recording. At home, robust education and community programs engage music lovers of all ages, and year-round performances at the Orchestra’s home venues of Severance and Blossom Music Centers reach audiences across our region. This fall, the Orchestra returned to Severance for the 2022-23 Classical Season with brilliant performances, guest artist appearances and more on the horizon.
Strong community support is at the heart of the Orchestra’s annual funding. With one of the youngest classical music audiences in the country, the ensemble is committed to inspiring new music lovers across Northeast Ohio. Expansive digital programming — through In Focus on the Orchestra’s streaming app, known as Adella — offers opportunities for a broader reach to audiences in Ohio and far beyond.
COVID RESPONSE: Due to the pandemic, The Cleveland Orchestra closed the doors to Severance and Blossom Music Centers for more than a year, resulting in a significant reduction in ticket revenue. In addition, the community lost access to in-person classical performances and education and community programs. In response, the Orchestra launched the streaming platform Adella, where viewers enjoy subscription performances, musician and artist interviews, and more through
the In Focus series — season three of which premiered October 7. Other digital initiatives, which were launched during the pandemic, include robust online educational resources, radio broadcasts, in partnership with WCLV ideastream Public Media, and the launch of the Orchestra’s record label with numerous new recordings.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: The Cleveland Orchestra hosts two major fundraising events per year: the Annual Gala at Severance every fall to benefit education and community programs, and the Blossom Summer Soirée at Blossom Music Center to benefit its summer home. Each event features a beautiful cocktail hour, an elegant dinner and a performance by the Orchestra. In addition, Orchestra supporters enjoy a variety of events throughout the year, including Meet the Artist and Gourmet Matinee recital performances, open rehearsals, postconcert receptions, Inside the Music events and more.
HOW TO HELP: Donations to the Orchestra are truly meaningful, making up the most significant portion of the ensemble’s operating revenue. Community support keeps the music playing onstage, in our schools and neighborhoods, online, on the radio, and on international and domestic tours. Every gift makes a difference for the Orchestra’s 2022-23 Classical Season, our summer festival at Blossom, and beyond. To make your donation, visit clevelandorchestra.com/donate or call 216-456-8400. Thank you for supporting your Cleveland Orchestra.
EMPLOYEES: More than 140 administrative staff members and over 100 full-time musicians
2021 REVENUE: $37,078,000
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1918
SOURCES OF REVENUE:
Annual fundraising: 40% Endowment draw: 27%
Government COVID stimulus: 15% Special fundraising and campaign operating: 12% Earned income: 6% TOP EXECUTIVES &
WHAT WE DO: Cleveland PAL has been in existence for over 80 years, originally started in the later 1930s by Cleveland Safety director, Eliot Ness, and officially incorporated in 1956. Cleveland PAL is one of the nation’s oldest and largest Police Athletic Leagues, and has a rich history of providing quality recreational and educational activities for disadvantaged and underserved youth.
In addition, PAL works to divert children from negative influences and enhance a child’s self-esteem, discipline and actualization.
Organized sports programs include basketball, football, boxing, fishing and kayaking. PAL also sponsors the CPD Law Enforcement Explorers Program, and our Builders of Tomorrow Program partners with trade unions and construction companies to offer young adults a very special opportunity to learn and practice a skilled trade.
Each December, PAL produces the Cleveland Police Children’s Holiday Party too, welcoming upwards of 3,000 kids with fun activities and the opportunity for each attendee to pick out a significant toy. PAL also distributes winter coats to CPD Community Policing Officers to gift to “kids in need.”
COVID RESPONSE: The pandemic negatively impacted all operations and activities of Cleveland PAL. Recently, the city’s recreation centers have reopened and indoor sports have resumed. With the support of Nike, we were able
to successfully resume our Summer Basketball League.
PAL’s revenue was severely curtailed by COVID-19, however. Although we are getting back on our feet,unrestricted donor support is critically important.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: PAL’s Annual Fund Campaign generates unrestricted contributions to support general operations and sports equipment purchases. Please donate at clepal.org
Volunteer opportunities: PAL needs coaches and assistants for team sports, including football and basketball; boxing trainers and instructors; physical fitness trainers; mentors; motivational speakers; volunteers to assist with the Cleveland Police Children’s Holiday Party and other events; and guides for field trips to museums and events.
Give: Support the Annual Fund, and download the PAL app. We welcome in-kind donations of tickets to sporting events, concerts, shows at Playhouse Square and Cedar Point admissions.
You may also volunteer to supervise rowing, boating, horseback riding and hiking. Or you can guide industrial plant tours, such as Amazon Centers, the salt mines and Federal Reserve Bank vault. Finally, you may also donate the usage of vacation properties, cabins, and stadium suites or club seats.
Ron Warner, director of development
Cindy Mumford, director of athletics
Resee Brown, director of programs
Debi Bell, director of special events
Lt. Arnell Rose, vice chairman (CPD, Community Policing)
Al Arida, treasurer (Euro USA)
Brendan Brown, secretary (Brightside Academy)
Jim Tabaczynski, trustee (JPT Group, Inc.)
Joe Haggerty, trustee (Cleveland Police, retired)
WHAT WE DO: Everyone’s vision is different. Some individuals have 20/20 vision. Others need prescription glasses or contact lenses. Some have limited central or peripheral vision, while others have blurred, spotty or no vision at all.
Our team of professionals recognize the barriers that exist for individuals who have vision challenges and are dedicated to providing services and support with a high level of compassion and expertise to people of all ages.
We work alongside individuals to build unique, specialized plans to ensure they can do what they want to do in life. Our team of optometrists, vision rehabilitation therapists, teachers, employment specialists and other staff members work with individuals and their families to understand their unique, vision-related challenges and provide solutions that empower them to reach their goals and live independently.
Our goal is to empower individuals to have the confidence and tools they need to thrive and bring awareness to the ways our world can continue to remove barriers for those who have vision challenges.
COVID RESPONSE: Cleveland Sight Center remained committed to serving clients, along with the community as a whole, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff members rose to the challenge of finding new and unique methods
to deliver services to the blind and visually impaired community through remote trainings, telehealth sessions and telephone calls. Our donors, friends and volunteers recognized the needs of our clients and donated their time, talents and treasures to ensure clients would receive the services they needed to flourish.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS:
White Cane Walk: Planned for Saturday, June 3, 2023, this event brings community members together for a one-mile walk around University Circle to raise awareness for the blind and visually impaired community, as well as the importance of the white cane.
Golf Classic: Planned for Thursday, August 3, 2023, this event, hosted at Topgolf Cleveland, raises critical dollars for the Empowerment Fund — a financial assistance program for clients.
HOW TO HELP: Donors and volunteers are integral to the success of Cleveland Sight Center. Your support helps provide the vital programs and services that empower individuals to be independent and live their lives to the fullest.
Give now: clevelandsightcenter.org/ content/donate-now
Planned giving: clevelandsightcenter. org/content/ways-give
Volunteer: clevelandsightcenter.org/ volunteer
EMPLOYEES: 150
2021 REVENUE: $10.87 million
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1906
SOURCES OF REVENUE:
Program and service fees: 48%
Endowment and trust revenue: 28%
Public support: 12% Other: 12%
G.Teeuwen, chair, board of trustees
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Beth W. Smith, first vice chair
Joan U. Allgood, secretary
Wally Anders, treasurer
Karen P. Assink, vice chair
Erin C. Ploucha, vice chair
Linda Smythe, vice chair
Howard A. Lichtig, immediate past chair
Cheryl E. Fields, chair, client services
Kevin R. McKinnis, chair, development
Kevin R. Krencisz, executive vice president
Susie Meles, vice president, rehabilitation services
Jassen Tawil, vice president, strategic initiatives
Judith Weyburne, vice president, client operations
At Cleveland Sight Center we believe in the unbridled potential of the individuals with whom we partner. We are here to remove the barriers placed on them by society, to fill in the gaps and provide the tools, training and support needed to live the lives they want.
WHAT WE DO: The Cleveland Zoological Society is Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s nonprofit advancement partner that raises philanthropic support for the zoo. The Zoo Society is governed by a board of directors and is an independent 501(c)(3).
Since 1998, Zoo Society donors have contributed more than $100 million toward zoo operations, conservation projects and capital improvements. The Zoo Society’s philanthropic priorities include campus renewal, as well as supporting the zoo’s national leadership role in science education programming, research, and positive animal health and welfare standards.
In addition to funding that catalyzes animal care and educational programming in Cleveland, the Zoo Society contributes $500,000 annually to support the zoo’s international conservation program, working to secure a future for wildlife around the world. The Zoo Society maintains the largest membership program in Northeast Ohio (more than 40,000 households) and regularly achieves a 95% customer
2023.
satisfaction rating. Several membership levels exist too — from individual and family, to VIP annual donors.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: This year, live events were back! The Tails and Cocktails speaker series, presented by the Steffee family, highlighted the Zoo’s first gorilla baby in history, as well as new habitats.
By the time summer arrived, we hosted our largest fundraiser (and a summer favorite) — Twilight at the Zoo, presented by KeyBank. Private golf cart tours and dinners thrived this year as donors were eager to celebrate new babies and upcoming projects.
HOW TO HELP: The Zoo Society prides itself on managing donor contributions efficiently and transparently. We are committed to engaging donors in zoo programs and initiatives of the greatest impact for our community and our zoo. Individuals, foundations and corporations can support our work in many ways. Visit clevelandzoosociety.org /donate or contact Sarah Crupi, Zoo Society executive director, at 216-635-3368
Thomas Fistek, board of directors vice president (Parker Hannifin)
Mary Kay Schneider, board of directors vice president (PNC)
Ki Mixon, board of directors vice president (Resilience Capital Partners)
Tod Wagner, board of directors treasurer (Bober Markey Fedorovich)
Dr. Barbara Brown, board of directors secretary (Ingalls Foundation)
For over 60 years, Cleveland Zoological Society donors have helped Cleveland Metroparks Zoo thrive, grow and evolve. As the nonprofit partner to one of the top Zoos in the nation, the Zoo Society is proud to provide more than $5 million in operating support to the Zoo each year, and your gifts make that possible.
WHAT WE DO: College Now Greater Cleveland is the nation’s oldest college access organization. Its mission is to increase postsecondary educational attainment though college and career access advising, financial aid counseling, and scholarship and retention services.
College Now serves over 30,000 students and adult learners each year in 200 schools, businesses and community locations across northeast Ohio, as well as virtually. In addition to providing advising support services on topics like financial aid or college applications, College Now also awards more than $6.5 million in need-based, renewable scholarships and matches each of its traditional scholarship recipients with a mentor from the community.
College Now also manages the Say Yes Cleveland scholarship and pairs each Say Yes Cleveland scholarship recipient with a mentor. Over 1,700 community members, representing more than 500 local employers, serve as mentors to College Now and Say Yes scholarship recipients.
Additionally, College Now works with adults to help them return to — or begin! — their college journeys and earn their degrees, thereby increasing their abilities to find sustainable careers. Learn more at collegenowgc.org
COVID RESPONSE: Education remained one of the most important services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and College Now was steadfast in its mission to help students continue to receive
support and guidance, even when schools turned to virtual learning. College Now also turned its advising services virtual — both for high school students and adult learners. Additionally, College Now worked with scholarship recipients to ensure that they had access to technology and necessary social services during campus closures or moves to remote learning. And it has continued to offer virtual services to clients through its Resource Center.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Mentor Mondays is a month-long mentor recruitment blitz, featuring news coverage of the College Now Mentoring Program and information about how to get involved. Mentor Mondays was hosted in March 2022, in partnership with WKYC Channel 3, CMSD, Say Yes Cleveland and the Young Latino Network.
Bags & Bourbon is a biennial fundraising event, formerly called Bag Lady, that supports the College Now Mentoring Program and features a silent auction of designer handbags, bourbon tastings and other experiences. Held on April 28, 2022, Bags & Bourbon netted $454,000 in support of the College Now Mentoring Program.
HOW TO HELP: Community members can volunteer with College Now as mentors in the College Now Mentoring Program. Learn more at collegenowgc.org /become-a-mentor. Monetary donations can be made to College Now to support any of the organization’s programs or areas of operation. To learn more, visit collegenowgc.org/donors
EMPLOYEES: 250
2021 REVENUE: $18,465,003
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1967
SOURCES OF REVENUE:
Foundations: 30%
Government grants: 23%
Say Yes Cleveland fiscal administration: 19%
Corporations: 14%
Fee for service: 8%
Individuals and organizations: 3% Other: 3% TOP EXECUTIVES & BOARD MEMBERS
Lee Friedman, chief executive officer
Mike Cogan, chairman of the board (Northern Trust)
Mark Ross, immediate past chair (PwC, retired)
Brian Barren, secretary (Cleveland Guardians)
Gabe Bruno, treasurer (Lincoln Electric)
Dr. Michele Scott Taylor, chief program officer
Kittie Warshawsky, chief external affairs officer
Alenka Winslett, chief operating officer
View a full list of staff and board members at: collegenowgc.org/staff-and-board
WHAT WE DO: The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the official friends group and philanthropic partner for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. With a mission to enrich people’s lives and enhance our region by inspiring the usage, preservation and support of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Conservancy offers cultural and environmental education programming, co-manages the park’s volunteer program, provides venues for weddings, meetings and special events, and operates park retail spaces.
In addition, the Conservancy promotes the park as a premier destination for local, regional and national visitors, while also increasing awareness of the park’s vital preservation of the area’s natural, cultural and historic resources.
COVID RESPONSE: The Conservancy is emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever. Though we had to lay off employees in the early days of the pandemic, our staff is growing again, and we are investing in the talent we need to serve our communities well and carry out our mission: to support a true park for the people. After a two-year closure, the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center is once again open for overnight student programs within the national park. Among the lessons we learned during the pandemic is the value of the national park to so many people.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: The Conservancy raises funds for projects and programs
throughout Cuyahoga Valley National Park; two key areas include trails and youth environmental education programs. The Trails Now Fund provides immediate support for trail maintenance, visitor amenities and new trailheads. Meanwhile, support for youth environmental education programs provides thousands of children the opportunity to participate in naturebased environmental education programs.
To support fundraising efforts, the Conservancy hosts three key events throughout the year: Elevation (June 2023) and Topography (June 2023) to support Trails Now Fund, as well as Exploration (Oct. 2023) to support youth environmental education programs.
Give: When you donate to the Conservancy, you can feel proud that you are making Cuyahoga Valley National Park a remarkable natural resource that will be available for generations to come.
Volunteer: Join us in creating meaningful experiences and preserving Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There is a place for everyone to find their volunteer niche. The National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program provides a variety of options for kids, families and adults of all ages. We also work handin-hand to offer unique opportunities for company, school, scout and youth groups.
Deb Yandala, president and chief executive officer
Phil LiBassi, board chair (DLR Group; Westlake Reed Leskosky)
Janice Matteucci, senior vice president of strategic initiatives
Donté Gibbs, vice president of community partnerships
Sheryl Hoffman, vice president of philanthropy
January Miller, vice president of education
Gregory Morton, vice president of administration
Dan Blakemore, director of philanthropy
Karyn Sullivan, board vice chair (AB Bernstein)
Continuously working to preserve the park’s beauty, natural resources, and precious habitats.
Providing thousands of children with nature-based environmental education programs.
Creating thriving cultural programs that make Cuyahoga Valley National Park unique and remarkable.
Your generous support of the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park reaches miles and touches countless people. Together, we can truly make a difference in our environment, our community, and our lives. www.forcvnp.org/donate
Enriching people’s lives and enhancing our region by inspiring the use, preservation, and support of Cuyahoga Valley National ParkPhoto by: Bindiganavale Vijayaraman Photo by: William D. Rich Photo by: Lee Spencer Photography Photo by: N’DGlo Image
8445 Munson Road, Mentor 44060 | 440-255-1700 | crossroadshealth.org
WHAT WE DO: We offer integrated services for recovery, mental health and primary health care. Crossroads Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral and primary health care provider serving the Northeast Ohio area with locations in Mentor, Willoughby, Painesville, and the Lake County Adult and Juvenile Detention Facilities, as well as schooland home-based services and 24/7/365 Mobile Crisis Services. It is the only Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Lake County.
Crossroads Health provides a continuum of trauma-informed, evidence-based, integrated health services for all people, at all ages and stages of life — no matter an individual’s ability to pay.
Specialized services and programs include early childhood services, day treatment, school- and communitybased services, therapeutic foster care, intensive services, a substance use disorder program, psychiatry, a dual diagnosis program, supportive employment services, forensic services, prevention, outpatient counseling, medication management, case management, care coordination, and hotline and crisis intervention.
Crossroads Health’s philosophy emphasizes an integrated approach to physical and behavioral health, while also getting to the root cause of behavioral health problems to ensure a more positive and productive life.
COVID RESPONSE: During its early response to COVID-19, Crossroads Health moved swiftly to provide uninterrupted mental health and recovery services, via telehealth, to 8,000 clients and families. A successful return to onsite services was made with a primary focus on the health and well-being of our clients, families, staff and community.
We rigorously take preventative health measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and continue to offer safe, secure telehealth services, via telephone, video conference and virtual support groups. And, in partnership with the Lake County ADAMHS Board, we implemented the Crossroads Health Coronavirus Warmline at 440-754-3340 for help with COVID-19-related stress, anxiety or uncertainty.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Crossroads
Crossroads Health is restoring hope, healing lives and preserving futures.
Health’s Annual Appeal for the Annual Fund is an important source for philanthropic giving to Crossroads Health. Annual Fund giving supports services to make our communities healthier, happier and safer. For every dollar spent on scaling up treatment for mental health disorders, a $4 return is realized in improved health and productivity. Charitable contributions can be made at crossroadshealth.org
Crossroads Health is pleased to announce its second biennial fundraiser for Soaring Hearts! Please plan to join us on May 18, 2024, at Headlands Beach State Park for this major, family-friendly kite flying extravaganza!
HOW TO HELP: We welcome contributions in cash, in-kind donations and planned gifts, including stocks, bonds and real estate. Your gifts help Crossroads Health provide individuals and families — at all ages and stages of life — the treatment, education, crisis intervention, and support services and programs they need, regardless of their abilities to pay.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Your tax-deductible gift to Crossroads Health positively impacts our community in measurable ways — and, most importantly, helps save lives. For more information on how to help, please contact James Wyman, chief development officer, at 216-360-4445
EMPLOYEES: 300
2021 REVENUE: $20,436,237
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1971
SOURCES OF REVENUE:
Program service revenue: 45.53%
Contributions and grants: 36.08%
Investment income: 17.24%
Other: 1.15%
Mike Matoney, MBA, LICDC-CS, chief executive officer
Dianne Vogt, chairperson, board of directors (HUGS Foundation founder)
Melissa Cole, vice chairperson, board of directors (University Hospitals)
Harold Abraham, treasurer, board of directors (Eaton Corporation, retired; tax consultant, AARP)
Leon Kambani, secretary, board of directors (Progressive Insurance)
After dealing with a domestic violence situation and homelessness, Marlene turned to Goodwill Industries for help. With support from Goodwill, she is now living independently and finding success. The mission programs that supported Marlene are made possible through donations and sales at area Goodwill stores.
WHAT WE DO: Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. has been serving the local community for more than 100 years. While most people recognize Goodwill as a retail thrift chain, that is only a portion of the Goodwill mission. Goodwill is a nonprofit, social service agency dedicated to improving the lives of all people by providing skill-building programs and services that are necessary to help remove common barriers to good jobs and independence.
In total, 28 different outreach programs are supported by donations and sales made at a network of 23 local retail stores. Beyond job training and placement, the local Goodwill provides parenting programs, rape crisis services, emergency vouchers and much more. Last year alone, more than 14,000 local residents were supported by Goodwill programs.
COVID RESPONSE: The COVID-19 pandemic presented great difficulties to Goodwill Industries. Retail stores, which are the primary source of revenue for the agency, were forced to close for two months. This lack of revenue, along with the need to continue outreach services to the community, created a financial crisis. Through the support of local foundations, Goodwill was able to continue to provide vital services during this difficult time. Once stores were able to reopen safely, Goodwill saw less customers shopping in the stores. Sales,
though, were strong and, by the end of 2020, the organization was in a much better position.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Goodwill hosts two key community events each year: Report to the Community Breakfast is hosted in May, while the Power of Work Breakfast is held in October.
Throughout the year, the agency is also partnering with local businesses and groups to run donation drives to help gather material donations. The largest scale material donation event is Drive to Victory, a fall event that coincides with football season and engages nearly 20 area schools. Information about Goodwill events can be found at goodwillgoodskills.org
HOW TO HELP: Goodwill relies primarily on donations of material goods to its stores, which are then sold to the community to generate funding for its mission. Financial donations are also important to the organization’s work, though. Individuals or businesses can support Goodwill through financial gifts or the sponsorship of events throughout the year.
Round Up is an easy way to directly support Goodwill by ‘rounding up’ a purchase to the next dollar while shopping at Goodwill. And donation drives are also an easy way to make an impact. Businesses can support material or technology drives to help provide products for area stores.
SOURCES OF REVENUE:
Sales of clothing, furniture, etc.: 83%
Other support: 10%
Mission services: 6%
Release of restricted donations: 1%
Luke Cleland, board chair (University Hospitals)
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Anne Richards, president and chief executive officer
Mark Trew, chief operating officer
Tanzalea Daniels, chief financial officer
Maureen Ater, vice president of marketing and development
Ellen McCarthy, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion
Bryant Taylor, vice president of donated goods
BOARD OFFICERS
Katie Spahnie, vice chair (Westfield Bank)
Matthew Long, treasurer (UBS Financial Services, Inc.)
Marcie Finney, secretary (Cleveland Cord Blood Center)
DONATING AND SHOPPING AT YOUR LOCAL GOODWILL HELPS THOUSANDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. LAST YEAR ALONE, MORE THAN 14,000 PEOPLE WERE HELPED THROUGH JOB TRAINING , PARENTING PROGRAMS, RAPE CRISIS SERVICES AND MUCH MORE.
WHAT WE DO: Great Lakes Science Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution, is home to the NASA Glenn Visitor Center and makes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) come alive for guests of all ages through hundreds of hands-on exhibits, temporary exhibitions, the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, the historic Steamship William G. Mather, daily science demonstrations, seasonal camps and more. We cultivate critical thinkers in an experiential, fully immersive, multisensory learning and play environment where guests can become builders, scientists, engineers and explorers.
After 25 years, the Science Center is at a generational crossroads. We have served more than 10 million visitors, supporting families and students through school visits, afterschool programs, summer camps, and educational activities and exhibits designed to develop interest and identity in STEM. Through free admission, programming and scholarships, we provide access to those underrepresented in STEM, in order to boost their confidence and transform their futures. We inspire the future workforce by partnering with local companies and entrepreneurs to allow students to explore STEM professions and develop the skills industry leaders will look for in the leaders of tomorrow.
The Design & Build Challenge provides a way for youth and corporate teams
to collaborate and compete in a fun, creative environment, while also supporting the Science Center’s mission! Each team is given a design challenge and all the materials it needs to compete. Teams race against the clock — and against the other teams — to see who can design, build and then test the most successful solution to the challenge.
Great Science Gala is the Science Center’s biggest fundraiser honoring our impact and investment in Northeast Ohio. The event features the presentation of Ion Awards, delicious food stations and crafted cocktails, and hands-on and interactive STEM activities.
Operating support: Donations for operating support are especially important during the pandemic as the Science Center innovates ways to deliver STEM programming to the community.
Capital gifts: As Northeast Ohio’s STEM HQ, the Science Center is continually improving and upgrading exhibits and facilities today that will help form the next generation of tomorrow’s STEM leaders.
Endowment: A gift to the Science Center’s endowment will ensure that the Science Center is able to operate from a position of strength. It also enables STEM access for ALL with an emphasis on under-resourced and under-represented communities.
EMPLOYEES: 35
2021 REVENUE: $7,812,497
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1996
SOURCES OF REVENUE:
Earned revenue: 43%
Contributed revenue: 30%
Government support: 27%
Kirsten M. Ellenbogen, president and chief executive officer
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Steven A. Karklin, board chair (CDK Enterprises Investment Holdings)
Amy Pausche, vice president of development
Amanda Taunt, vice president of operations
Scott Vollmer, vice president of STEM education and exhibits
EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE
Katinka Domotoffy, vice chair (Independent Investment Management Professional)
Susan Flaherty, treasurer (Ernst & Young)
Adam Munson, secretary (Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.)
Jennifer Mathewson, development chair (PPG)
David Mustin, marketing chair (Marcum Technology)
Stanley Ball, governance chair (Eaton)
All it takes is a spark to ignite an interest in science.
Great Lakes Science Center programs engage learners of all ages, boost the confidence of those underrepresented in the STEM fields, and create the next generation of science leaders.
Your gift will inspire the critical thinkers, dreamers and innovators of tomorrow. GreatScience.com/donate
WHAT WE DO: Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) serves three primary purposes:
• Giving directly to nonprofit organizations that serve the Hudson community, including those related to human services, education, arts, environmental causes and historic preservation
• Partnering with individuals, families and companies to assist them in achieving their philanthropic goals through Donor Advised Funds, special purpose funds and other philanthropic mechanisms
• Serving as a community convener on critical topics, such as mental health awareness, substance abuse and addiction, diversity and inclusion, and hunger
COVID RESPONSE: We created a special fund to provide grants to locally owned and operated restaurants and retail stores that were struggling economically as a result of COVID-19. In particular, grants helped business owners pay ongoing operating expenses, such as rent, utilities, equipment lease payments and marketing supplies. The grants were supplemental support for the businesses that may have received funding from government programs like the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). In addition,
HCF helped individuals and families who were impacted by the pandemic through various organizations, including the Hudson Food Pantry and The Emergency Assistance Center.
Our Big Barn Bash dinner event, created to support the Hudson Community Foundation, is held every fall. Additionally, each fall, HCF conducts an annual fund campaign to raise funds for local causes. Meetings for professional advisors, such as investment managers, tax accountants, CPAs and estate attorneys, are held throughout the year to provide counsel and guidance, which is used by advisors to assist their clients.
Give: Contributions can be made through HCF’s website — myhcf.org — to an array of specific causes and organizations. Donor Advised Funds can be opened by individuals and families no matter where they live, and distributions from those funds can be made to organizations locally or across America.
Volunteer: HCF reaches out to committed community members to serve on the Board of Directors or a range of committees.
EMPLOYEES: 1
2021 REVENUE: $6,593,249 YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2000
SOURCES OF REVENUE:
Contributions: 49.1%
Investment income: 49% Events: 1% Grants: 0.9%
Bill Sedlacek, board chair Amy Jordan, president
John Archer, chair, governance
Jason Bogniard
Bill Currin
Jan Gusich, chair, marketing
Dexter James
Jenesa Lukac, treasurer
Paul Martin
Patricia Myers, chair, grants
Lisa Radigan
Alex Schmitt
Jim Sluzewski, secretary
Tom Speaks
Karen Maloney Stifler
Sharon Whitacre, chair, investments
Bradley Wright, chair, development
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) with Hudson Community Foundation gives you immediate tax deductions – with the ability to grant dollars over time, at your pace. You receive one tax receipt and can open your fund with as little as $5,000 with no start-up fees. Contributions to your DAF can include highly appreciated assets, such as stocks or S-Corp shares.
•Funds can be opened by individuals, families, organizations or businesses
•Name your fund in a manner that reflects your legacy and charitable interests
•Funds can be opened in memory of a loved one or to create a family legacy
•Simple, easy no-cost setup process
•Low-cost alternative to a private foundation
•Confidentiality and the ability to grant anonymously
•Trustworthy steward of charitable gifts for more than 20 years
Join the hundreds of individuals, families and organizations that trust HCF to administer their charitable funds Want to talk? Contact Amy Jordan at (330) 655-3580 or amyjordan@myhcf.org.
WHAT WE DO: We envision no one goes hungry, and no food goes to waste. Hunger Network is a consortium of 75 hunger centers that are strategically located throughout Cuyahoga County. Recently, we opened MidTown Market, bringing access to fresh foods and a supportive network of community resources. With a virtual kiosk at our location acting as an ‘instacart’ and being on the HealthLine, we will provide greater access to all those in need.
Our mission is to feed our communities’ future, which inspires us to fight food insecurity and strive for a hunger-free community. In 2021, Hunger Network provided 6.2 million meals to over 415,000 families. Additionally, we bridge the gap between hunger/food waste through the innovative Food Rescue Hero app, which allows us to recover perfectly viable fresh foods from local sources and directly transport them to nonprofit partners free of charge.
Forty percent of America’s food is wasted as one in five people in Cuyahoga County go hungry: Food Rescue places food into their hands though, while also reducing food waste that is destined for landfills.
COVID RESPONSE: Food insecurity increased during the pandemic, particularly for children and seniors. Neighbors, who had never needed to access emergency food assistance before, sought help. Hunger Network Centers mobilized on the front lines. As hot meal centers closed, we supported neighborhood establishments by purchasing to-go meals and organizing deliveries to residents. Food Rescue recovered over 3.5 million pounds, bringing fresh produce and baked
goods to families and other nonprofits in need. COVID-19-related food accessibility disruptions have continued throughout 2022, including the cost of food and fuel, along with supply chain issues, thus increasing overall operations.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Night to Fight Hunger: Enjoy fabulous food, featuring a variety of Cleveland’s finest cuisine, at our annual signature event (formerly known as Best Party of the Year). We are back this year. Join us November 4, 2022, at Gordon Green!
Annual Walk for Hunger & 5K Run: Hundreds of supporters will take one more step towards ending hunger on June 3, 2023, at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The 2022 event welcomed 850 walkers and runners, and raised over $100,000, which provided 300,000 meals for our community!
HOW TO HELP: Donate now: Help us ensure that no one goes hungry. Many working households still experience food insufficiency because they earn too much money to qualify for federal nutrition programs.
Volunteer: Our local hunger centers, MidTown Market and the Food Rescue Program need volunteers! Please consider a gift of your time.
Become a Food Rescue Hero: Download the Hunger Network Food Rescue mobile app, powered by Food Rescue Hero, to ensure fresh, nutritious food doesn’t end up in landfills. Follow step-bystep instructions on the app to drive to the pick-up location, load the rescued food and then deliver it to a nonprofit recipient — all within an hour or less!
EMPLOYEES: 11
2021
Andrew L. Margolius, chair, board of trustees (Margolius, Margolius & Associates)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
M. Johnson, chief executive officer
David C. Weiner, vice chair (Weiner Law)
Tom Croft, second vice chair (Moen Inc.)
Chris Szuch, treasurer (Pease Bell CPAs, LLC)
Ryan Dalpiaz, assistant treasurer (Champ Titles, Inc.)
Mark Biché, secretary (Piper Sandler & Co.)
Beth Holloran, assistant secretary (ReliabilityFirst Corporation)
Joe Dose, member-at-large (PartsSource)
Reverend Henry Curtis, past chair
WHAT WE DO: A Kid Again strives to foster hope, happiness and healing in families who are raising children with life-threatening conditions — and has been doing so throughout northern Ohio since 2008. This chapter serves over 800 families who face daily challenges, fear, uncertainty and financial stress, due to the medically complex condition of their child.
A Kid Again’s cost-free, year-round events, known as Adventures, invite enrolled families to enjoy fun-filled experiences, such as Cedar Point, the Soap Box Derby, and Cavs and Guardians games, to name a few. These Adventures allow them to put illness aside, in order to be a “normal family”, while also creating a sense of community with other families “just like theirs.”
“When the life-threatening diagnosis is delivered, the entire family is affected, which is why siblings and parents are always included in A Kid Again Adventures,” says Christine Bucknell, executive director of the northern Ohio Chapter. “Many families tell us that, if not for A Kid Again, they couldn’t partake in [the] family fun time that most of us take for granted.”
COVID RESPONSE: During COVID-19, we could not do what we do best, which is ensuring families are social, active and positive. To give A Kid Again families — many of which have immunocompromised children — the feeling they were not alone and
forgotten, we formed partnerships with the community and produced virtual Adventures like dance parties, science experiments, cooking and craft classes, and more. We also created Adventures in a Box to help break up the monotony of quarantine. Boxes were filled with family fun projects and mailed so that families could enjoy fun activities in the safety of their homes.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Each fall, we hold our annual gala/fundraiser at different locations and create a theme to match the venue. In doing so, we Illustrate the excitement that families enjoy with our ever-changing schedule of Adventures.
Our second largest fundraiser is our Adopt-a-Family for the holidays, which is an opportunity for donors to help us spread the magic of the season by enabling us to purchase gifts for all enrolled children, host a magical holiday party that the entire family can enjoy and give the gifts of hope, happiness and healing throughout the year.
Volunteer: We are expanding our Advisory Board and Young Professionals Associate Board with caring and compassionate executives. We also look for volunteers to help us deliver care-free, fun Adventures. Volunteers can assist us as Adventure Guides for all Adventures and fundraisers, while also participating in social media and administrative opportunities. Of course, donations are always appreciated too.
Our cost-free year-round activities called Adventures create a sense of community with other families raising children with life-threatening conditions.
These Adventures are designed to keep families raising children active, social and positive while creating happy memories that will last forever.
And we include the entire family!
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WHAT WE DO: Legal Aid’s mission is to secure justice, equity and access to opportunity for — and with — people who have low incomes through passionate legal representation and advocacy for systemic change.
We provide our services at no cost and help ensure fairness for all. By solving fundamental problems for families with low incomes, we remove barriers to opportunity and help people achieve greater stability. This leads to greater engagement in our community, which then fosters a more thriving democracy.
challenge and continues to serve a growing client community during a time of great need. As Ohio’s unemployment numbers reached record highs, Legal Aid launched a Worker Information Line and Virtual Advice Clinics. We hosted virtual trainings, Continuing Legal Education seminars and “Brown Bag” lunches for volunteers. In addition, we held phone banks with local television stations and United Way, and we educated the public, via social media presentations and online resources. Through all this, we increased staff and services by 30% since 2019.
EVENTS: Legal Aid has a diverse and broad group of supporters, as our entire community works together to extend justice. Gifts are encouraged to Legal Aid’s annual fund, and multi-year gifts help Legal Aid invest in — and plan for — long-term initiatives that catalyze community change. Gifts can be made at lasclev.org/donate.
EMPLOYEES: 130
2021 REVENUE: $15,000,488
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1905
SOURCES OF REVENUE:
Foundations: 40%
Legal Services Corporation: 20%
Individuals and corporations: 10%
Government grants and contracts: 10% Other: 9%
Donated (pro bono) services: 6%
Partner agency contracts: 5%
Legal Aid handles cases that impact basic needs, including health, shelter and safety, wealth and education, and access to justice. Last year, we helped 17,300 people through 6,665 cases, and we reached thousands more through our outreach and systemic advocacy.
While a nonprofit, we are also one of the biggest law firms in Northeast Ohio — with 130 full-time staff (including more than 70 attorneys) and a roster of over 3,000 pro bono lawyers who work with clients along paths of stability, strength and hope.
COVID RESPONSE: The pandemic plunged thousands into poverty and exacerbated problems for people already struggling. Legal Aid rose to the
Legal Aid also hosts two signature events each year: our “Jam for Justice” concert series each summer, and our Annual Meeting each fall. When combined, more than 2,500 guests attend and support these gatherings. After two years of virtual events, Legal Aid is excited to return to in-person formats. To learn more, please visit lasclev.org/events
HOW TO HELP: Thanks to support from the philanthropic community, our services are provided at no cost to clients. A gift today helps Legal Aid secure justice for more of our neighbors across Northeast Ohio. Visit lasclev.org/donate
Volunteers are key to Legal Aid’s ability to help as many people as possible. They also spread the message of our mission throughout the local legal community. Volunteer attorneys, for instance, handle approximately 20% of Legal Aid’s cases each year. Visit lasclev.org/volunteer to learn more.
Tenille Kaus, Esq., director of diversity, equity, inclusion and advancement
Tom Mlakar, Esq., deputy director of advocacy
Jason Nedley, director of finance and business operations
Roz Quarto, Esq., director of strategic initiatives
Melanie Shakarian, Esq., director of development and communications
Quo Vadis Cobb, Esq., board vice president (Jacobs Engineering)
Nathan Genovese, Esq., board vice president (community representative)
Jonathan Leiken, Esq., board vice president (Diebold Nixdorf)
Legal Aid helps families across Northeast Ohio access the power of the law so they can live safer, healthier, and more financially stable lives.
Legal Aid’s Ripple Effect
With an investment in Legal Aid, you provide our team with the resources we need to reach more people and extend the impact of civil legal counsel across a five-county area.
PO Box 40544, Bay Village 44140
WHAT WE DO: National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is a lifeline for families facing kidney disease in our community and across the country. Your support funds the fight to make saving more lives a reality through:
Research: Many treatment options for kidney disease patients haven’t changed in 40 years. Your support helps us continue to fight for more substantial investments in clinical trials, along with other research, in order to quickly accelerate innovations in care and increase the understanding of this terrible disease.
Transplants: No one should wait longer to receive a lifesaving kidney transplant because of their income, where they live or their ancestry. With your support, we are committed to fighting for affordable and accessible health care for every single patient we serve.
Awareness: Awareness leads to more lives saved — and your generosity each month helps others learn about their risk, as they’re also diagnosed sooner. Fuel our fight to give all patients access to the care, treatment and guidance they need to cope with a kidney disease diagnosis.
Too many families will lose a loved one, never knowing that they could have stepped up to give the gift of life.
Demetrius Hammett was one of the lucky ones.
During a visit with a doctor over two decades ago, Demetrius shared that his urine seemed foamy. The doctor explained that he might be leaking protein, which could be a sign of a kidney problem and recommended that he see a specialist.
Demetrius took his advice, scheduling an appointment to see a nephrologist right away.
Following a biopsy by a nephrologist, Demetrius was diagnosed with Glomerulonephritis. At 35 years old, he was surprised. “It was hard for me to believe this was happening to me because I was in great health,” he said.
To slow the progression of his kidney disease, Demetrius was prescribed medication, but eventually had to go
Advocacy: Each month, you’ll help empower more kidney patients to become confident advocates for better treatment, while also advancing policy priorities that will improve patients’ quality of life and provide them equal access to care and support at every stage of kidney disease.
EVENTS:
Kidney Patient Symposium, April 2023 Cleveland Kidney Walk, June 11, 2023 Golf Classic, July 2023
For more information, visit kidney.org/northernohio
Donate: The Northern Ohio Chapter is looking for partners to assist in funding our lifesaving programs. Your investment will make it possible to bring more workshops and education to the communities of greatest needs.
Volunteer: The Northern Ohio Chapter is always looking for volunteers for our events and programs in our 32-county region. Some of these include, but aren’t limited to, Kidney Walks in Cleveland and Toledo, a golf tournament in Akron, a patient symposium in Independence and a social
on peritoneal dialysis.
EMPLOYEES: 2 locally; 208 nationally
2021 REVENUE: $580,000 YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1964
SOURCES OF REVENUE: Events: 50% Contributions: 25% Other: 25%
event in Cleveland, along with kidney education presentations and health fair volunteer and patient symposium committee opportunities. Contact Anna Tzinis, regarding any interest you may have, at anna.tzinis@kidney.org
Shop: You may also shop to support kidney patients, via Amazon Smile. Too many patients will spend years on dialysis, waiting for a call that may never come.
and are associated with other positive, long-term health outcomes, Demetrius set out to find a living donor himself.
Fortunately, Demetrius remained a healthy kidney patient and was placed on the kidney transplant wait list. But the reality soon kicked in that just because he was on the wait list didn’t mean that a deceased kidney was coming his way soon.
With your support, patients like Demetrius will be able to spend another holiday season with the ones they love.
His brother, Dexter, got tested and proved to be a match to be his living donor. After a successful transplant, Demetrius has been living with his “new” kidney for 25 years. Each year, the pair host a Kidneyversary Party to celebrate the success and longevity of their transplant!
With your support, patients like Demetrius and Dexter will spend another Kidneyversary with their families!
Only 4% of people with failed kidneys receive a transplant each year. Additionally, communities of color experience a disproportionately high burden of kidney failure, but they are also substantially less likely to receive living donor kidney transplants, compared with their white counterparts. Learning that transplants from a living donor have been shown to last longer
Your gift today will fund education and access to transplant opportunities in communities who need it the most. Visit kidney.org/ seasonofgivingoh for more information.
WHAT WE DO: We offer integrated services for recovery and mental health.
When drugs and alcohol lead adolescents and young adults down a dangerous path, New Directions can help guide them on a new path in recovery.
An independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, New Directions is the only residential, recovery housing and outpatient treatment program of its kind in Northeast Ohio, offering treatment for more than 50,000 adolescents, along with their families, since 1981. We are committed to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based services that change lives and positively impact families and communities.
Substance-using adolescents and young adults, including those with cooccurring mental health needs, receive intensive 24-hour treatment from a dedicated staff, including therapists, a medical director, a nurse, a psychiatrist, treatment specialists and a registered dietician. The therapeutic day includes the John F. Stafford Educational Program, staffed with full-time teachers and teaching assistants from Orange City School District. The clinical program includes group therapy, individual therapy, art therapy, family therapy, trauma counseling, life skills training, physical recreation and 12-step recovery meetings.
COVID RESPONSE: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on New Directions’ evidence-based, trauma-informed delivery of services was significant. New Directions’ staffing profile includes an array of full- and part-time employees and specialists to safely provide 24/7 services for our young people in residential treatment and recovery housing. We quickly implemented COVID-19 response measures — including telehealth and video-
conferencing — to ensure all residential and recovery housing services, intensive outpatient and recovery services, and assessment and intake meets our community’s ongoing needs. This required an enormous team effort across the entire organization, from facilities maintenance, counselors, clinicians and educators, to all operations and administrative areas.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: New Directions’ Annual Appeal for the Annual Fund is the single most important event and source for annual philanthropic giving to New Directions. Annual Fund giving supports recovery and education services and programs to make our communities healthier, happier and safer. Just $1 of your support saves our larger community $12 in reduced emergency room visits, hospitalizations, school drop-outs, family disruptions and legal charges.
Another important statistic: Sixty-eight percent of New Directions clients, 12 months after discharge, report an improvement in school performance. This greatly exceeds national averages! Charitable contributions can be made directly at newdirections.co/give
HOW TO HELP: We welcome contributions in cash, in-kind donations and planned gifts, including stocks, bonds and real estate. Your gifts help New Directions provide individuals the treatment services they need, regardless of their abilities to pay.
Since New Directions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Your tax-deductible gift to New Directions positively impacts our community in measurable ways — and, most importantly, saves lives! For more information on how to help, please contact James Wyman, chief development officer, at 216-360-4445
EMPLOYEES: 65
2021 REVENUE: $5,208,399
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1981
SOURCES OF REVENUE: Investment income: 38.28%
Program service revenue: 36.64%
Contributions and grants: 21.80% Other: 3.28%
Mike Matoney, MBA, LICDC-CS, chief executive officer
Dianne Vogt, chairperson, board of directors (HUGS Foundation founder)
Melissa Cole, vice chairperson, board of directors (University Hospitals)
Harold Abraham, treasurer, board of directors (Eaton Corporation, retired; tax consultant, AARP)
Leon Kambani, secretary, board of directors (Progressive Insurance)
WHAT WE DO: OhioGuidestone helps those who are hurting improve their lives with our impactful behavioral health services, which are delivered by compassionate people across Ohio. Headquartered in Berea, OhioGuidestone not only has offices in 37 counties, but can also serve throughout the state, via our telehealth services. Our services are particularly focused on children, adults and families who experience mental illness and substance use disorders, as we connect them with accessible, convenient and effective care. In addition, we offer counseling in the community, as well as in homes, offices and schools, while also providing counseling, via telehealth.
Our care services include residential housing and residential treatment options too, while our foster care services connect families with children and support foster parents throughout the process. Additionally, our workforce development programming serves teens and young adults in under-resourced neighborhoods, thereby helping them gain skills and meaningful employment. Research and innovation are at the center of our care too. OhioGuidestone’s research department — as well as our Institute of Family & Community Impact — focus on research that can be applied directly to families’ everyday lives, as well as the work that mental health and family professionals do.
COVID RESPONSE: Due to the pandemic, our patients required creative care options, and we delivered. OhioGuidestone retooled and developed a seamless telehealth system, which half of our clients throughout the state still enjoy to this day. We already had a telehealth system in place prior to the pandemic, but it was improved and refined with modern applications, allowing those in need to connect easily with our caregivers. While in-person fundraising was on hiatus in 2020 and into 2021, we have been inspired by donors who came back with renewed purpose. Our now-live events have seen record-breaking participation, thus showing the power of the resiliency.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: This year’s Promise Run, held at Wallace Lake in May, raised more than $72,000. With over 300 walkers and runners, the event showed that people were ready to get out and give of themselves.
In October, OhioGuidestone hosted the Expressive HeARTS Art Show in Maumee. The event featured art that was created by Northwest Ohio clients in our Expressive Arts program. Contributing artists include clients in recovery, families belonging to grief support groups and children confronting Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders (FASD).
The annual Evolution Gala is set for September 23, 2023, at Cleveland Public Auditorium. Blue Technologies will be the presenting sponsor and corporate honoree.
HOW TO HELP:
Volunteer: Volunteering at OhioGuidestone means blending your philanthropic passion with opportunities to support clients in need. When you volunteer with us, either as an individual or with a corporate group, you can contribute to your community, engage your workforce and make a difference for the clients we serve. We offer donein-a-day volunteer opportunities and will work with you to create a meaningful experience for groups of any size, as well as all skill levels.
Give: OhioGuidestone welcomes your gift of any size. Through corporate giving, in-kind donations, planned gifts, endowment giving, and honorariums and memorial contributions, you can support an area of greatest need or choose a program that’s the most meaningful to you. At OhioGuidestone, every financial gift — large and small — leaves a footprint tenfold its size in the lives of our clients. Choose where your donation goes and be proud of the futures you helped create.
Doug Blair, chief information officer
Ben Kearney, chief clinical officer
Donna Keegan, chief program officer
Cindy Naegele, chief advancement officer
Mary Stiles, chief of staff/chief strategy and legal officer
Patti Stumpp, chief human resources officer
Joe Ziegler, chief financial officer
It takes a lot of unique pieces to make a puzzle. We need you to complete the picture. Discover why you belong at OhioGuidestone. Visit us online at ohioguidestone.org/employment or scan the QR code to learn more!
325 Superior Ave., Rm. 38, Cleveland 44114 | 216-273-6350 | sayyescleveland.org
EMPLOYEES: 115
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2019
SOURCES OF REVENUE: Say Yes Cleveland scholarships are funded entirely by contributions.
Say Yes Cleveland family support services are funded through a combination of public, nonprofit and philanthropic entities.
WHAT WE DO: Say Yes Cleveland provides two big offerings for Cleveland public school students: support services from the start of school through graduation, and tuition scholarships after high school.
Say Yes Cleveland offers support services to Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) students — from Pre-K through Grade 12 — in 104 schools, 100% of all CMSD and partner charter schools, in fact. Services include afterschool programming, free legal services, physical and mental health services, and a Family Support Specialist in every school to connect students and their families to needed assistance.
Say Yes Cleveland also provides scholarships that cover the cost of college or postsecondary tuition — after federal and state grants — to every eligible CMSD and partner high school graduate for the next 25 years. Our scholarships can be used at all public universities, community colleges and Pell-eligible certificate programs in Ohio, as well as over 100 private colleges and universities across the nation.
COVID RESPONSE: COVID-19 increased the challenges faced by our students
and families. It created new needs that had to be addressed by our family support specialists, including helping CMSD rapidly distribute the computers and Internet access points that are necessary for remote learning. As COVID-19 has stayed with us, our family support specialists have often been the first line of support as students and families have continued to face lingering impacts of the pandemic.
Visit sayyescleveland.org, in order to:
Give: With the support of Northeast Ohio’s philanthropy, business, families and individuals, Cleveland met the first fundraising goal to become the fourth chapter of Say Yes to Education. Your support is needed to raise the last $29 million toward the goal of $125 million, which is necessary to guarantee Say Yes Cleveland for the next 25 years.
Mentor: All Say Yes scholarship recipients are paired with a mentor — local professionals with college degrees who can provide crucial college-going advice to students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Every year, we need more than 1,000 new mentors to volunteer for Say Yes’s class of graduates.
Diane Downing, executive director
Inajo Davis Chappell, scholarship board chair (partner, Ulmer & Berne LLP)
Lonnie Coleman (Coleman Spohn Corporation)
Paul Dolan (Cleveland Guardians)
Veena Khanna (Key Private Bank)
Rob Martens (Better Together Solar)
Drew Martin (PNC Bank)
Ann Mullin (The George Gund Foundation)
Debbie Read (Thompson Hine LLP)
Ronn Richard (The Cleveland Foundation)
Victor Ruiz (Esperanza)
Eddie Taylor (Taylor Oswald)
Helen Williams (The Cleveland Foundation)
Say Yes Cleveland is a game-changing initiative to ensure Cleveland has the capable, educated workforce it needs to thrive for generations to come.
Through Say Yes Cleveland, all Cleveland public school students receive:
• Support Services from Pre-K to high school graduation
• College or Career Training tuition scholarships for every eligible graduate for the next 25 years
Join the leading Northeast Ohio businesses, families, and philanthropic organizations that have already raised 76% of our $125 million goal to guarantee the provision of scholarships for the next 25 years.
Help us change the lives of Cleveland’s students for generations to come and ensure a bright future for our region by making a donation today at SayYesCleveland.org/Donate or by calling our executive director at 216.273.6350.
Founded in 1900, United Way of Greater Cleveland is a local, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty across the Greater Cleveland area. As the region’s largest private sector investor in health and human services, United Way of Greater Cleveland invests in efforts that address poverty, using a two-pronged approach.
The first prong focuses on the here-andnow needs of those living in poverty through the Community Hub for Basic Needs. This work includes United Way 211, a free and confidential helpline, strategic investments to agency partners and the Center for Excellence. The second prong drives research and innovation through the Impact Institute, focused on identifying long-term solutions to break the cycle of poverty. Impact Institute initiatives include Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition, Right to Counsel – Cleveland, Louise C. Stokes Scholar House and FamilySpace.
United Way’s work within the Community Hub for Basic Needs and the Impact Institute is guided by three strategies. The first, Economic Mobility, aims at increasing access to family-sustaining wages through educational and workforce pathways. Second, Health Pathways seeks to address the social
determinants of health to improve health outcomes. The third, Housing Stability, works to decrease homelessness and keep homes and families safe.
United Way of Greater Cleveland hosts several fundraising events throughout the year. These include Giving Tuesday and National 211 Day activities and events hosted by the Emerging Leaders group, like FORE CLE in the spring. United Way’s largest community event, the Annual Community Luncheon, is held each September. Also, in partnership with the Cleveland Browns, United Way hosts a Home for the Holidays event each winter.
To learn more about upcoming events, follow us on Facebook (@UnitedWayCLE), Twitter (@UnitedWayCLE), Instagram (@UnitedWayCLE) and LinkedIn (@United-Way-ofGreaterCleveland).
Donate: Your generosity funds work that makes an immediate impact to break the cycle of poverty. To donate, please visit unitedwaycleveland.org
Advocate: We provide a nonpartisan platform for people to take meaningful action, regarding the problems that impact our region.
EMPLOYEES: 106
2021 REVENUE: $82.3 million
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1900
SOURCES OF REVENUE:
Managed resources: 69%
Workplace campaign: 23%
Foundations, estates and trusts: 6%
Individual and corporate giving: 2%
Jordan, president and chief executive officer
Vanessa Whiting, chair-elect (AES Management Corp.)
Marc S. Byrnes, immediate past chair (Oswald Companies)
James A. Ratner, vice chair (RMS Investment Group)
Victor Ruiz, secretary (Esperanza, Inc.)
Andrew J. “Randy” Paine III, treasurer (KeyBank)
Patrick M. Pastore, chair, resource development committee (PNC Bank)
Enid B. Rosenberg, chair, governance and nominating committee
George A. Sample, chair, human resources committee (Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland)
Dee Bagwell Haslam, chair, marketing and brand strategy committee (Cleveland Browns)
Sonali B. Wilson, chair, public policy and advocacy committee (Cleveland State University)
Ira C. Kaplan, chair, planning committee (Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP)
WHAT WE DO: Since its founding, West Creek has been a model of citizen action and land conservation, maximizing benefits and leveraging projects to the fullest extent possible. Initially embracing the much-needed role of an urban land trust serving Greater Cleveland, West Creek ultimately evolved into a diverse nonprofit conservation organization that serves the region.
West Creek has protected thousands of acres in dozens of communities across the region, while placing importance on water quality improvement, stormwater abatement, wetland and riparian corridor restoration, environmental education and outreach, historic preservation and natural resource stewardship.
West Creek envisions healthier and more vibrant communities through the conservation and restoration of our natural areas and streams, as well as the creation of greenways and recreational trails, thereby linking neighborhoods and uniting people throughout the region.
The mission of West Creek is to enrich the lives of all people in Northeast Ohio by conserving natural habitats, restoring the ecological value of our region’s lands and waters, and expanding opportunities to connect people from all cultures to experience nature and discover our great outdoors.
COVID RESPONSE: The last few years have brought to light the importance of parks, trails and open spaces. As our region’s trails, parks and public spaces were quickly overwhelmed, it again highlighted the importance of the work of West Creek, as the organization focused on expanding and restoring greenspace, in order to create equitable connections to the natural world.
West Creek is proud to play a role in helping to provide such critical amenities for our region, and adjusted to the constantly changing conditions and challenges. Yet, it also remained missionand partner- oriented, while ensuring safe operations for the staff, board and dedicated volunteers too.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS: West Creek’s signature conservation gala and annual fundraiser, Up! A Creek brings supporters together for an unforgettable evening. Past venues include West Creek Reservation, Windows on the River and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The event features dinner, dancing, live music, silent and live auctions, raffles, an infamous wine toss and access to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Please join us on August 12, 2023, at Windows on the River. Contact events@westcreek.org to learn more!
Giving: Your gift will make an immediate impact, as well as a legacy of conservation in our community. For every $1 donated, 96¢ is provided directly toward protecting and restoring our essential land and water resources.
You can support West Creek through direct financial gifts, planned giving, appreciated stock donations, real estate donation, event sponsorships, project support, in-kind donations and corporate matching programs. To pledge your support today, please visit westcreek.org/support-us
Volunteering: Come out and join us! There are many opportunities throughout the year to become involved and help fulfill West Creek’s mission. Individual, corporate and board opportunities are available. For more information, contact kara@westcreek.org
EMPLOYEES: 5
Derek Schafer, executive director Eric Sluss, board chair (Net at Work)
Dawn Petkov, director of finance
Joe Leslie, director of real estate
David Saja, senior watershed project manager
Kara Benninghofen, stewardship and outreach coordinator
Rob Brill, vice chair (Cox Communications)
Jen DiGeronimo, recording secretary (DiGeronimo Companies)
Shimshon Balanson, treasurer (formerly of Jones Day)
A full listing of board members can be found at: westcreek.org/staff-and-board.
The organizations represented in the Giving Guide are always in need of support. Continue reading for more infor mation on what these organizations need in order to continue their efforts, as well as how you can contribute.
• Donations
• Volunteering akronchildrens.org/donate Taylor Balmut, 330-543-8340 and tbalmut@akronchildrens.org
• Monetary donations
• Event participation
• Planned gifts catholiccommunity.org/donate Mary Lou Ozimek, mozimek@catholiccommunity.org and 216-696-6525 x4070
• Support Greater Cleveland students: Sign up as a Say Yes mentor with College Now Greater Cleveland sayyescleveland.org/get-involved/mentor
• Donate iphiview.com/tcf/GiveNow/GivingOpportunities/ tabid/832/Default.aspx
College Now Greater Cleveland: Madeline Rife, director of the mentoring program, at mrife@collegenowgc.org; True2U: true2u@neighborhoodleadership.org
• Planned giving/endowments
• Strategic partnerships
• Fundraising clevelandmetroparks.com/donate Natalie Ronayne, chief development officer, nar@clevelandmetroparks.com
• Funding the Cleveland Legal Collaborative
• Funding to hire a director of talent acquisition clemetrobar.org/Legacy150
Becky Ruppert McMahon, chief executive officer, 216-539-3710 and rmcmahon@clemetrobar.org
• Donations to Friends of Shaker Square friendsofshakersquare.net
Ed Stockhausen, estockhausen@clevelandnp.org
• Corporate partners for our world-class concerts and programs
• Dedicated individuals who are engaged with our music and artistry
• New members for our Stand Partners monthly giving program clevelandorchestra.com/donate Donor Services, 216-456-8400 and donate@clevelandorchestra.com
• A building that will house an activity and learning center, along with secure storage
• Sponsors for sports programs
• New equipment and uniforms to support basketball, football and boxing clepal.org
Bob Kumazec, clevelandpal@yahoo.com
CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER
• Financial donations to the Empowerment Fund: A financial assistance program that provides assistive technology devices and training to low-income clients clevelandsightcenter.org/content/donate-now Haley Marblestone, hmarblestone@clevelandsightcenter.org
• Fundraising
• Planned giving/endowments
• Board membership clevelandzoosociety.org/donate Sarah Crupi, executive director, 216-635-3368 and crupi@clevelandzoosociety.org
COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND
• Mentors
• Monetary support collegenowgc.org/donors
Kittie Warshawsky, kwarshawsky@collegenowgc.org
• Volunteer: Join us in creating meaningful experiences and preserving Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There is a place for everyone to find their volunteer niche. The Volunteer-In-Park program provides a variety of options for kids, families and adults of all ages. We also work hand-in-hand to offer unique opportunities for company, school, scout and youth groups. forcvnp.org/donate
Dan Blakemore, director of philanthropy, dblakemore@forcvnp.org
• We accept donations of items to support families in need. crossroadshealth.org
Angie Rachuba, associate director of development, arachuba@crossroadshealth.org
• Business partnerships: Collaborative businesses that have a desire to hire Goodwill participants
• Material donations: Empty your closet and donate clothes, housewares or even a laptop!
• Ambassadors: Learn more about Goodwill and share that good with others!
Maureen Ater, mater@goodwillgoodskills.org and 330-445-1032
• Donations greatscience.com/donate Amy Pausche, vice president of development, pauschea@glsc.org
• Investment managers, tax accountants, CPAs and estate attorneys, etc. for our Professional Advisors Panel
• Local business executives to serve as board members or ad hoc advisors
• A volunteer event organizer to help support local community outreach hudson.fcsuite.com/erp/donate Amy Jordan, amyjordan@myhcf.org
• Cash, check and credit card gifts
• Hygiene items
• Volunteers hungernetwork.org/ways-to-give/donate Dena Adler, dadler@hungernetwork.org and 216-619-8155
• Box truck
• Office chairs
• Stand up computer desks akidagain.org/chapter/northern-ohio-chapter cbucknell@akidagain.org
• Financial donors
• Volunteers
• Mission partners (sharing information on social media, inviting Legal Aid to community events and partnering with Legal Aid on projects) lasclev.org/donate Melanie Shakarian, Esq., melanie.shakarian@lasclev.org
NORTHERN OHIO
• Board members
• Community partners to engage in health equity work kidney.org/seasonofgivingoh Anna Tzinis, anna.tzinis@kidney.org
• Donations for an annual raffle and auction newdirections.co/give James Wyman, chief development officer, jwyman@ newdirect.org
• Evolution Gala auction items
• Capital Improvement Project support
• School and art supplies ohioguidestone.org/donate Erica Matisz, erica.matisz@ohioguidestone.org
• Volunteer mentors
• Scholarship contributions sayyescleveland.org Diane Downing, 440-773-7649
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND
• Monetary contributions
• Major gifts
• Planned giving unitedwaycleveland.org Aaron Petersal, vice president, resource development, 216-436-2186
• Major gifts and planned giving
• Auction/raffle Items for fundraising events
• Sponsorships and strategic partnerships westcreek.org/support-us/ Dawn Petkov, dawn@westcreek.org and 216-749-3720, ext. 10
Ranked by 2020 total compensation (Originally published on Aug. 8, 2022.)
2020 top executive Company name
Tomislav Mihaljevic Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland
2020 Compensation 2019 Compensation % Change 2020 Base salary Notes
$3,624,222 $3,308,867 9.5% $3,253,529
Thomas Zenty (end January 2021) University Hospitals, Cleveland $2,402,481 $3,411,616 -29.6% $1,408,378
Grace Wakulchik (end December 2021) Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron
$1,815,978 $1,715,973 5.8% $936,929
Cliff Deveny Summa Health, Akron $1,694,349 $1,509,666 12.2% $894,091
Thomas Strauss (end December 2021) Sisters of Charity Health System, Cleveland $1,100,097 $1,123,641 -2.1% $1,009,207
Barbara Snyder (end September 2020) Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland
$1,087,219 $1,637,406 -33.6% $685,666
Carmen Ambar Oberlin College, Oberlin $559,216 $643,242 -13.1% $497,528
Michael Johnson (end May 2021) John Carroll University, University Heights $540,878 $634,039 -14.7% $512,978
Sarah Bolton (end June 2022) The College of Wooster, Wooster $474,685 $692,913 -31.5% $321,751
Carlos Campo Ashland University, Ashland $466,105 $433,770 7.5% $326,924
Adam Jacobs Wingspan Care Group, Shaker Heights
$1,398,629 $621,886 124.9% $574,696 1
James Lawrence Oriana House Inc., Akron $516,456 $570,365 -9.5% $332,040
Lee Friedman College Now Greater Cleveland, Cleveland $489,287 $444,981 10.0% $344,416
Erika Rudin-Luria Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Cleveland $433,321 $448,863 -3.5% $380,800 2
Terry Davis Our Lady of the Wayside, Avon $402,522 $355,512 13.2% $377,119
William Griswold
Andre Gremillet
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
$856,905 $876,593 -2.2% $729,987
The Musical Arts Association (The Cleveland Orchestra), Cleveland $637,360 $670,356 -4.9% $471,985
Greg Harris Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland
Gina Vernaci (start July 2019) Playhouse Square Foundation, Cleveland
Michael Oister
National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc., North Canton
Jehuda Reinharz
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation, Cleveland
Ronald Richard Cleveland Foundation, Cleveland
David Abbott (end December 2021) George Gund Foundation, Cleveland
Mitchell Balk
Mt. Sinai Health Foundation, Cleveland
Deborah Hoover (end June 2022) Burton D. Morgan Foundation, Hudson
$630,241 $624,445 0.9% $380,475
$493,522 $661,537 -25.4% $451,138
$493,400 $520,132 -5.1% $321,600
$997,845 $946,245 5.5% $975,700 3
$750,248 $736,319 1.9% $599,290
$450,344 $425,649 5.8% $371,988 3
$396,971 $390,526 1.7% $320,826
$385,947 $373,620 3.3% $348,280 3
Tomislav Mihaljevic Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland
Thomas Zenty (end January 2021) University Hospitals, Cleveland
Grace Wakulchik (end December 2021) Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron
Cliff Deveny Summa Health, Akron
Thomas Strauss (end December 2021) Sisters of Charity Health System, Cleveland
$3,624,222 $3,308,867 9.5% $3,253,529
$2,402,481 $3,411,616 -29.6% $1,408,378
$1,815,978 $1,715,973 5.8% $936,929
$1,694,349 $1,509,666 12.2% $894,091
$1,100,097 $1,123,641 -2.1% $1,009,207
Source: IRS Form 990 data, unless otherwise noted. Research by Chuck Soder (csoder@crain.com) | Includes 501(c)(3) executives who held the top role at their organization at some point during calendar year 2020. Compensation is by calendar year. Total compensation excludes deferred compensation reported on prior Forms 990. NOTES 1. 2020 compensation includes $725,418 from a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan, up from $85,465 in 2019, contributing to this increase. 2. Also received $80,720 from a related organization, Parkwood LLC, which provides administrative services to Parkwood Trust Co. The trust company provides advisor services to Mandel Supporting Foundation, which is a related entity. 3. From 990-PF. Base compensation may include fees and bonuses but does not include deferred compensation.
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Akron Children’s Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Jones Day/Jones Day Foundation
Anonymous Anonymous
Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Kent State University Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Anonymous Warren F. Davis Trust
The Charles L. Shor Foundation
Anonymous Anonymous Peter C. Carman
Charles L. Shor Trust
Kevin John Kranzusch (alumnus)
The Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation
Anonymous Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
$8,000,000 $6,500,000 $6,000,000 $5,400,000
$7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,500,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
$7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,410,000
DATE October May October
September April August December
Jones Day Community Health Worker Pilot
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
October May February May February November December December
December July
Cardiovascular genetics
Cardiovascular genetics
Endowment
Taussig Cancer Institute
Taussig Cancer Institute
Named fund to support various 501(c)(3) organizations and/or fields of interest
Epilepsy research and education
In-kind gift to support global education
Epilepsy research and education
Computer and Data Sciences at the Case School of Engineering
The Barbara R. Snyder Grand Atrium at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
Cardiovascular genetics
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Neurological Institute
Respiratory Institute
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Cleveland State University Foundation Inc.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Sally and Larry Sears (Board chair - Sally Sears)
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
University Hospitals
University Hospitals
University School
Youngstown State University
Case Western Reserve University
Akron Children’s Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Foundation
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University
Barry Minoff and Roy Minoff (trustees)
Anonymous
The George Gund Foundation Anonymous
Cornelia and J. Richard Matson (alumnus and trustee - J. Richard Matson)
Chander M. and Karen Kohli (Former member and board of trustees chair - Chander Kohli; 2018 Friends of the University)
Paul W. Walter Jr.(alumnus)
Anonymous Gerald Wendel
Tom H. Lang Trust
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,500,000
Respiratory Institute
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Anonymous
Union Home Mortgage Rebecca E. Barchas (alumna)
$4,000,000 $3,500,000
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,750,000 $3,500,000
December November September April
September February November November October December Feburary
Taussig Cancer Institute
June October August
Transforming the World of Discovery Campaign
Living Learning Community at Cleveland State University
Museum 2.0 campaign
UH Ahuja Medical Center phase 2 expansion
June November
UH Geauga Medical Center Undergraduate scholarship support
Shaker Campus capital project Endowment
We See Tomorrow campaign
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Museum 2.0 campaign
Named fund for unrestricted purposes Medical school scholarships
The Rebecca E. Barchas, M.D. Professorship in Translational Psychiatry
Anonymous $3,024,000 December The Jack H. Green Family Scholarship Fund
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