DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE

EIN: 341775903 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

CLEVELAND, OH

Total Revenue
$10,819,719
Total Expenses
$11,607,895
Total Assets
$3,386,568
Net Assets
$2,785,398
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
MICHAEL DEEMER
Phone
2167367799
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE, founded in 1994, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $10.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE ("DCA") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING A DYNAMIC DOWNTOWN. IT IS COMMITTED TO MAKING DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND THE MOST COMPELLING PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY, AND VISIT IN THE REGION.DCA, WORKING HAND IN HAND WITH DOWNTOWN PROPERTY OWNERS, CREATES FORUMS FOR COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT BY A DIVERSE GROUP OF DOWNTOWN STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, CIVIC AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, RESIDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS. BY FACILITATING THE COLLABORATION OF THESE GROUPS, DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE URBAN CORE BY IMPLEMENTING INITIATIVES LIKE THE CLEAN AND SAFE PROGRAM, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS, ADVOCACY AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,747,038
Program Service Revenue $987,588
Investment Income $48,462
Other Revenue $36,631
TOTAL REVENUE $10,819,719

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $220,250
Salaries & Benefits $2,035,049
Fundraising Expenses $253,987
Program Expenses $10,740,394
Other Expenses $9,352,596
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,607,895

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $10,819,719 $10,662,475 +0.0%
Expenses $11,607,895 $11,773,919 0.0%
Net Income $-788,176 $-1,111,444 -0.3%
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
26
Independent Members
26
Employees
25
Volunteers
400

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
12
$627,632
Total Directors
32
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JEFF BECHTEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN SANDVICK VICE CHAIRMAN 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TJ ASHER JAN-MAY IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA VERNACI JAN-FEB BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID JENKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEN KOMOROSKI JAN-MAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA METCALF BEASLEY VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA FERCHILL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN FANGER IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE CSUHRAN JAN-MAY SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM FOLK JAN-MAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN GRADY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE MORRISON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB ROSING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRA HENNESSEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT LINDSEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL YETKA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW NIPPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE CARNEY JAN-MAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIE GILMORE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOMINIC OZANNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON PERCHOTA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB FALLS CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
INDIA BIRDSONG TERRY MAY-CUR SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF PATTERSON MAY-CURRENT TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MERA CARDENAS MAY-CURRENT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL DALMAN MAY-CURRENT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACE GALLUCCI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNA KREY MAY-CURRENT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE NELSON MAY-CURRENT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YOOFI OCRAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DEEMER PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$272,093 $21,045 $293,138
HEATHER HOLMES JAN-JUL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$60,316 $14,770 $75,086
DAVE BLATE VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 40.00
Officer
$115,996 $13,199 $129,195
EDWARD ECKART JR SR. VP OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Officer
$107,206 $23,007 $130,213
AUDREY ANN GERLACH CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Highest
$109,275 $12,895 $122,170
JAMES HAVILAND EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$101,900 $0 $101,900
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $10,819,719 $11,607,895 $3,386,568 $-788,176
2022 $10,662,475 $11,773,919 $3,608,248 $-1,111,444
2021 $9,424,862 $9,534,095 $4,884,612 $-109,233
2020 $8,841,221 $8,579,258 $4,975,849 $261,963
2019 $8,969,569 $8,553,366 $4,674,137 $416,203
2018 $8,770,744 $7,619,056 $4,188,484 $1,151,688
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