Economic Growth Foundation

EIN: 341916518 501(c)(3) Employment

Cleveland, OH

Total Revenue
$4,825,347
Total Expenses
$4,682,632
Total Assets
$12,747,580
Net Assets
$11,831,484
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
Baiju Shah
Phone
2165922210
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Economic Growth Foundation, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $4.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 66% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $11.8M represent 29 months of operating reserves.

Mission

To promote and advance the civic, economic, and cultural growth of Greater Cleveland.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,548,234
Program Service Revenue $1,236,214
Investment Income $40,899
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,825,347

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,617,260
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $4,565,830
Other Expenses $2,065,372
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,682,632

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,825,347 $2,912,962 +0.7%
Expenses $4,682,632 $3,877,223 +0.2%
Net Income $142,715 $-964,261 -1.1%
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
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
28

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
$1,169,814
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
2
$582,970
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dolan Paul Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richardson Sean Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Arnold Craig Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barlage Nic Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cavoli James Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chaikin Scott Director until 12/23 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Connell Michele Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cosgrove Bill Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DeWagheneire Severine Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Evans Taylor Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Glass Steven Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gorman Christopher Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Harmon Brad Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Haslam Dee Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Johnson Kevin Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kaler Eric Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Komoroski Len Director until 9/23 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Liebert Rebecca Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Morikis John Director until 12/23 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Opsitnick Timothy Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Parmentier Jennifer Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pastore Patrick Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Perez Cheryl Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Read Deborah Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Restivo Neal Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stanek Michael Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Taylor Jr Eddie Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Whiting Vanessa Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shah Baiju President & CEO 4.00
Officer
$59,613 $50,943 $713,309
Ittu Yvette EVP Finance & Operations 1.00
Officer
$6,521 $58,853 $456,505
Luteran John MVP, Fin, Operations & Air Services 1.00
Key Emp
$8,276 $40,922 $332,338
Blakemore Patrice SVP, Equity & Inclusion 40.00
Key Emp
$205,695 $44,937 $250,632
Coates Steven Controller Finance & Operations 2.00
Highest
$9,325 $27,402 $225,815
Tahan Colleen Dir, Accounting, Fin. & Operations 3.00
Highest
$10,108 $43,283 $173,708
Nance Christopher VP, Construction/Inclusive 40.00
Highest
$128,947 $32,725 $161,672
Cox Katie Director, Fin. Planning & Analysis 8.00
Highest
$24,200 $31,810 $159,175
Platt Craig Managing Director, IT Sector PT 40.00
Highest
$144,553 $17,465 $162,018
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 $4,825,347 $4,682,632 $12,747,580 $142,715
2022 $2,912,962 $3,877,223 $13,654,480 $-964,261
2021 $2,832,062 $2,536,728 $13,288,983 $295,334
2020 $3,100,506 $2,998,593 $13,192,932 $101,913
2019 $2,233,236 $2,349,509 $12,875,482 $-116,273
2018 $2,776,179 $1,515,136 $12,652,814 $1,261,043
2018 $2,776,179 $1,515,136 $12,652,814 $1,261,043
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