Clifton Cultural Arts Center

EIN: 202383576 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Cincinnati, OH

Total Revenue
$1,425,503
Total Expenses
$1,117,950
Total Assets
$7,754,130
Net Assets
$6,401,059
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
John Leo Muething
Phone
5134972860
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Clifton Cultural Arts Center, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $308K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

To strengthen the critical link between participation in cultural arts and successful, healthy children, adults and communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $284,503 Revenue: $293,210

Classes: In 2025, CCAC provided more than 150 in-person and virtual arts and cultural educational opportunities, including free STEM programs at local schools, and free and reduced-cost classes in...

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Classes: In 2025, CCAC provided more than 150 in-person and virtual arts and cultural educational opportunities, including free STEM programs at local schools, and free and reduced-cost classes in five disciplines : Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Culture + Languages and Wellness. These opportunities served more than 10,700 people, including 4,300 children. CCAC also offers a wide variety of arts-related camps with scholarships available for those in need.

Program 2
Expenses: $313,254 Revenue: $24,627

Events: There are multiple events held at CCAC and the surrounding area designed to engage adults and children alike. Wednesdays in the Woods free concert series is our signature musical event, but...

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Events: There are multiple events held at CCAC and the surrounding area designed to engage adults and children alike. Wednesdays in the Woods free concert series is our signature musical event, but we also hold free concerts on the CCAC rooftop and elsewhere in the Uptown area. In addition, CCAC hosts the neighborhood festival, CliftonFest, as well as Sunset Salons, Second Sunday Showtime and Madcap Puppets.

Program 3
Expenses: $95,150 Revenue: $18,714

Exhibits: CCAC exhibited works of art from both emerging and established artists, as well as amateur community artists across all fine arts disciplines. Our signature exhibit is the juried Golden...

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Exhibits: CCAC exhibited works of art from both emerging and established artists, as well as amateur community artists across all fine arts disciplines. Our signature exhibit is the juried Golden Ticket Art Exhibit, which displayed over 85 pieces of fine art by artists within a 50 mile radius.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $845,792
Program Service Revenue $414,090
Investment Income $153,118
Other Revenue $12,503
TOTAL REVENUE $1,425,503

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $464,985
Fundraising Expenses $100,673
Program Expenses $692,907
Other Expenses $652,965
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,117,950

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,425,503 $989,588 +0.4%
Expenses $1,117,950 $1,935,513 -0.4%
Net Income $307,553 $-945,925 -1.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
18
Volunteers
110

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$161,665
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Leslie Mooney Executive Director (left 7/25) 40.00
Officer
$80,321 $2,410 $82,731
Patty Cottingham Director (left 2/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Cordero Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cedric Cox Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Becky Cull Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Garth Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Goodall Director (left 2/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Huber Director (left 2/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Johnson Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Lockard Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Monica Mehta Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Poling Director (left 2/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jens Rosenkrantz Jr President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Toilynn O'Neal Turner Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
George Vredeveld Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JL Muething Interim Executive Dir.(began 7/25) 40.00
Officer
$76,635 $2,299 $78,934
Maggie Groff Director (began 2/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Taute Director (began 2/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Irey Director (began 2/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,425,503 $1,117,950 $7,754,130 $307,553
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,319,242 $727,835 $8,367,320 $591,407
2022 $1,639,547 $572,381 $8,656,096 $1,067,166
2021 $2,919,183 $477,247 $5,406,314 $2,441,936
2020 $1,337,061 $407,029 $2,961,016 $930,032
2019 $470,539 $430,238 $1,961,168 $40,301
2018 $18,418 $533,658 $1,913,923 $-515,240
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