EDWINS LEADERSHIP & RESTAURANT INSTITUTE

EIN: 260656263 501(c)(3) Education

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH

Total Revenue
$5,560,474
Total Expenses
$5,634,828
Total Assets
$1,606,342
Net Assets
$195,247
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
BRANDON CHROSTOWSKI
Phone
2169213333
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

EDWINS LEADERSHIP & RESTAURANT INSTITUTE, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 52% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

EDWINS LEADERSHIP & RESTAURANT INSTITUTE IS A UNIQUE APPROACH TO GIVING FORMERLY-INCARCERATED ADULTS AND SIMILARLY DISADVANTAGED AND AT RISK INDIVIDUALS A FOUNDATION IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WHILE PROVIDING A SUPPORT NETWORK NECESSARY FOR A SUCCESSFUL RE-ENTRY. EDWINS' GOAL IS TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY OF CLEVELAND'S VULNERABLE NEIGHBORHOODS BY PROVIDING ITS FUTURE LEADERS. OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH A SKILLED TRADE IN THE CULINARY ARTS, EMPOWER WILLING MINDS THROUGH PASSION FOR THE HOSPITALITY AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO THE WORLD OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,919,359 Revenue: $236,313

THE GOAL OF EDWINS' PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A PIPELINE OF SKILLED TALENT INTO ONE OF CLEVELAND'S GROWTH INDUSTRIES: RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY.OUR PROGRAM:- CREATES AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES...

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THE GOAL OF EDWINS' PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A PIPELINE OF SKILLED TALENT INTO ONE OF CLEVELAND'S GROWTH INDUSTRIES: RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY.OUR PROGRAM:- CREATES AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES 6 MONTHS OF INTENSIVE TRAINING IN FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY- ESTABLISHES A FULLY FUNCTIONING KITCHEN AND COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND- COLLABORATES WITH AN EXISTING TRANSITION SUPPORT ORGANIZATION IN CLEVELAND- PROVIDES A MODEST STIPEND FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING AND MEETING THE PROGRAM'S PERFORMANCE STANDARDS- PROVIDES STUDENTS EXPOSURE TO EXPERIENCED INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS SUCH AS TEACHERS, MENTORS, AND POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS- PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE FOR PREVENTION OF ANY BARRIERS FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND CLOTHING.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,223,286
Program Service Revenue $236,307
Investment Income $-52,562
Other Revenue $1,153,443
TOTAL REVENUE $5,560,474

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,255,036
Salaries & Benefits $2,640,380
Fundraising Expenses $416,368
Program Expenses $4,919,359
Other Expenses $1,739,412
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,634,828

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,560,474 $3,646,351 +0.5%
Expenses $5,634,828 $3,576,993 +0.6%
Net Income $-74,354 $69,358 -2.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
70
Volunteers
20

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
3
$219,423
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADAM BEREBITSKY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA CLAUSSEN-ADAMS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER COLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH COLEMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL COLEMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS COYNE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENA CRAIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC EASTER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT FIELDMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MCGUIRE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB KOLANSKY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J DAVID O'HALLORAN CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SEGEV PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA RAE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN RUSSELL SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SHOEMAKER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY SHORR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAREY STADNICK GREGGILA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE TAYLOR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY VASELANEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH WALTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON E CHROSTOWSKI PRESIDENT/FOUNDER/CEO 65.00
Officer
$196,539 $0 $219,423
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 $5,560,474 $5,634,828 $1,606,342 $-74,354
2024 $3,646,351 $3,576,993 $810,585 $69,358
2023 $2,746,126 $2,873,956 $816,445 $-127,830
2022 $2,588,772 $2,594,501 $533,299 $-5,729
2021 $2,577,512 $2,560,384 $533,045 $17,128
2020 $2,510,984 $2,545,038 $495,338 $-34,054
2020 $2,510,984 $2,545,038 $495,338 $-34,054
2019 $2,159,209 $1,999,374 $464,575 $159,835
2018 $1,868,104 $1,992,396 $410,228 $-124,292
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