CLEVELAND WATER ALLIANCE

EIN: 461251734 501(c)(3) Environment

CLEVELAND, OH

Total Revenue
$1,825,960
Total Expenses
$2,382,780
Total Assets
$2,982,246
Net Assets
$2,806,632
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
BRYAN STUBBS
Phone
2162823400
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CLEVELAND WATER ALLIANCE, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 63% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

CLEVELAND WATER ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER A WORLD-CLASS FRESHWATER INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM THAT SPURS THE ECONOMY, HARNESSES TECHNOLOGY, INFORMS DECISION MAKERS, AND DRIVES ENGAGEMENT AND RESEARCH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,996,242 Revenue: $198,378

THE NEED HAS NEVER BEEN SO URGENT: INNOVATION AROUND HOW WE USE, PROTECT, REMIEDATE, AND FORTIFY WATER RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE IS CRITICAL TO THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRIES, COMMUNITIES, AND...

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THE NEED HAS NEVER BEEN SO URGENT: INNOVATION AROUND HOW WE USE, PROTECT, REMIEDATE, AND FORTIFY WATER RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE IS CRITICAL TO THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRIES, COMMUNITIES, AND ECONOMIES - IN OHIO AND AROUND THE WORLD. CLEVELAND WATER ALLIANCE ACCELERATES THE ECONOMY OF THE GREAT LAKES REGION BY GENERATING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL FRESHWATER ISSUES. CWA SERVES AS A CONNECTOR AND HUB: PROVIDING QUALITY DATA, MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, POWERFUL SOLUTIONS, AND RICH OPPORTUNITIES TO THOSE WHO USE, MANAGE, AND MONITOR OUR PLANET'S MOST VALUABLE ASSET. (CONTINUTED ON SCHEDULE O)THE NEED HAS NEVER BEEN SO URGENT: INNOVATION AROUND HOW WE USE, PROTECT, REMIEDATE, AND FORTIFY WATER RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE IS CRITICAL TO THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRIES, COMMUNITIES, AND ECONOMIES - IN OHIO AND AROUND THE WORLD. CLEVELAND WATER ALLIANCE ACCELERATES THE ECONOMY OF THE GREAT LAKES REGION BY GENERATING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL FRESHWATER ISSUES. CWA SERVES AS A CONNECTOR AND HUB: PROVIDING QUALITY DATA, MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, POWERFUL SOLUTIONS, AND RICH OPPORTUNITIES TO THOSE WHO USE, MANAGE, AND MONITOR OUR PLANET'S MOST VALUABLE ASSET. CWA ACHIEVES THROUGH DIVERSIFIED FUNDING SUPPORT, PINNED TO A SET OF WATER TECHNOLOGY TESTBEDS THAT HAVE BECOME A GLOBAL DESTINATION FOR NEW AND ESTABLISHED INNOVATORS TO TRIAL, DEMONSTRATE AND PILOT CUTTING EDGE SOLUTIONS, ALONG WITH DRIVING ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND MARKETS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,593,745
Program Service Revenue $196,021
Investment Income $33,837
Other Revenue $2,357
TOTAL REVENUE $1,825,960

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $804,615
Fundraising Expenses $251,630
Program Expenses $1,996,242
Other Expenses $1,578,165
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,382,780

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,825,960 $4,877,009 -0.6%
Expenses $2,382,780 $2,311,331 +0.0%
Net Income $-556,820 $2,565,678 -1.2%
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
23
Independent Members
22
Employees
9
Volunteers
N/A

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
7
$240,665
Total Directors
23
$240,665
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRYAN STUBBS PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$223,093 $17,572 $240,665
BETH ALLISON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA BOCANEGRA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH BOND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN CALLENDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIUS CIACCA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE DREYFUSS-WELLS GOVERNANCE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRSTEN ELLENBOGEN BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL FRIEDMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANETTE GRASSELLI BROWN FOUNDING PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB HEATH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE JANKOWSKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANDY MUNRO-STASIUK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS NOONAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAKE OATEY STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TUSHAR PATEL FINANCE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH ROSZAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE SCHUM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABHISHEK SHARDA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE TEEUWEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS WINSLOW PROGRAM CHAIR 1.00
Officer 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,825,960 $2,382,780 $2,982,246 $-556,820
2022 $4,877,009 $2,311,331 $3,613,384 $2,565,678
2021 $1,836,767 $1,579,479 $1,142,030 $257,288
2020 $1,073,740 $859,867 $725,164 $213,873
2019 $560,212 $773,725 $367,033 $-213,513
2018 $553,902 $440,664 $557,518 $113,238
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