CLEVELAND CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY

EIN: 272319077 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CLEVELAND, OH

Total Revenue
$506,030
Total Expenses
$593,215
Total Assets
$718,299
Net Assets
$512,869
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
ERIK MANN
Phone
2169059348
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CLEVELAND CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $506K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $593K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

CLEVELAND CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY'S MISSION: TEACH, INSPIRE, CONNECT.TEACH- CCGS CREATES LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES FOR CLEVELAND'S KIDS. INSPIRE-CCGS PRESENTS THE WORLD'S GREATEST PERFORMERS. CONNECT-CCGS PROVIDES MEANINFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $358,213 Revenue: $33,900

CLEVELAND CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY GUITAR FROM EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FIGHT...

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CLEVELAND CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY GUITAR FROM EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FIGHT INEQUITIES AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO INSTRUCTION FOR KIDS, PROVIDING THEM WITH CURRICULA, GUITARS AND MORE AT NO COST TO THE STUDENTS OR THEIR FAMILIES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 100 STUDENTS RECEIVED IN-DEPTH, ONGOING INSTRUCTION IN CLASSES AND LESSONS. STUDENTS PERFORMED AS OPENERS FOR ALL SIX INTERNATIONAL SERIES CONCERTS AS WELL AS MAJOR AREA EVENTS. ALLTOGETHER, STUDENTS AND ALUMNI GAVE 36 PERFORMANCES FOR NEARLY 3,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $48,593 Revenue: $21,286

THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES PRESENTS THE WORLD'S GREATEST CLASSICAL GUITARISTS, WITH PERFORMERS NOW REPRESENTING 26 COUNTRIES AND 36 CLEVELAND DEBUTS. THE PERFORMERS ALSO WORK WITH CCGS STUDENTS...

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THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES PRESENTS THE WORLD'S GREATEST CLASSICAL GUITARISTS, WITH PERFORMERS NOW REPRESENTING 26 COUNTRIES AND 36 CLEVELAND DEBUTS. THE PERFORMERS ALSO WORK WITH CCGS STUDENTS, SHARING MUSICAL INSIGHTS AND EXPERIENCES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES PLUS A SPECIAL COLLABORATIVE CONCERT AND CCGS'S NEW JAZZ CONCERTS SERVED 1,744 PEOPLE THROUGH PERFORMANCES, MASTER CLASSES, AND OUTREACH FOR STUDENTS IN CCGS'S EDUCATION PROGRAM.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $440,218
Program Service Revenue $55,186
Investment Income $10,626
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $506,030

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $339,607
Fundraising Expenses $41,650
Program Expenses $406,806
Other Expenses $253,608
TOTAL EXPENSES $593,215

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $506,030 $822,364 -0.4%
Expenses $593,215 $580,976 +0.0%
Net Income $-87,185 $241,388 -1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
8
Volunteers
15

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
4
$91,688
Total Directors
7
$91,688
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIK MANN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$79,013 $12,675 $91,688
KYLIE EYRE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT FITZSIMMONS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA UNG SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCISCA GARCIA-COBIAN RICHTER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN SPERRY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM WEAVER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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 $506,030 $593,215 $718,299 $-87,185
2024 $822,364 $580,976 $616,053 $241,388
2023 $626,775 $565,542 $376,505 $61,233
2022 $505,292 $464,416 $309,520 $40,876
2021 $593,687 $450,127 $225,577 $143,560
2020 $369,698 $355,984 $160,617 $13,714
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