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We are unapologetic promoters of Cleveland. By attracting people and connecting them to experiences that illustrate Cleveland's diversity, creativity and contagious passion, we stimulate economic growth.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$28.2M
Program Spending
90%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2.8M
Total Expenses
▼$24.3M
Total Assets
$39.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$2.2M
Net Assets
$37.5M
Officer Compensation
→$976.9K
Other Salaries
$5.6M
Investment Income
$1.2M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
1
Clean Audits
1
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.4M | No | 2021-06-20 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.4M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Not confirmed
No additional tax-exempt status records found in ReconForce's database.
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $28.2M | $2.8M | $24.3M | $39.7M | $37.5M |
| 2023 | $23.4M | $704.4K | $17.7M | $36.4M | $33.9M |
| 2022 | $19.5M | $60.9K | $15.6M | $30.5M | $27.8M |
| 2021 | $17.4M | $2.7M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
| Total |
|---|
| Steven Dieringer | Vice President Of Finance | 40 | $189.4K | $0 | $13.6K | $203K |
| Brenda Kirk | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Mcshepard | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Pastore | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Pinney | Board Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Zoller | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Gilbert | President And CEO - Leased Employee | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Steven Dieringer
Vice President Of Finance
$203K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$189.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.6K
Brenda Kirk
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Randy Mcshepard
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Pat Pastore
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jon Pinney
Board Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ann Zoller
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Gilbert
President And CEO - Leased Employee
$0
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Taylor Iii | Chief Sales Officer | 40 | $255.8K | $0 | $29.7K | $285.5K |
| Hannah Belsito | Chief Experience Officer | 40 | $227.7K | $0 | $28.7K | $256.4K |
| Marie Scalia | Chief Marketing Officer | 40 | $214.5K | $0 | $17.5K | $232K |
| Sharrona Burns | Vice President Of Sales And Services Operations | 40 | $200.2K | $0 | $21.7K | $221.9K |
| Jennifer Valencic | Vice President, Destination Engagement | 40 | $173.1K | $0 | $27.2K | $200.2K |
Gordon Taylor Iii
Chief Sales Officer
$285.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$255.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$29.7K
Hannah Belsito
Chief Experience Officer
$256.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$227.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$28.7K
Marie Scalia
Chief Marketing Officer
$232K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$214.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$17.5K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fishman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Baiju Shah | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Griswold | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Megazzini | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bradford Davy | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandon Bryant | Director | 1 |
Adam Fishman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Baiju Shah
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bill Griswold
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $12.3M |
| $25.3M |
| $24M |
| 2020 | $8.5M | $651.6K | $10.6M | $20M | $18.9M |
| 2019 | $21.5M | $39.2K | $19.3M | $23.3M | $21M |
| 2018 | $17.8M | $49.6K | $16.4M | $24.6M | $19.1M |
| 2017 | $16.9M | $0 | $15.7M | $22.7M | $17.7M |
| 2016 | $16.9M | $0 | $13.9M | $21.1M | $16.5M |
| 2015 | $15.6M | $0 | $10.6M | $16.8M | $13.6M |
| 2014 | $9.8M | $0 | $10.4M | $11.3M | $8.6M |
| 2013 | $8.9M | $0 | $8.4M | $11.7M | $9.1M |
| 2012 | $8.5M | $0 | $6.9M | $12.5M | $8.6M |
| 2011 | $8.9M | $0 | $6.3M | $9.6M | $7.1M |
| 2010 | $6.9M | $0 | $6M | $6.9M | $4.5M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | Data |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| Emily Lauer |
| Vice President Of Pr & Communications |
| 40 |
| $169.2K |
| $0 |
| $13K |
| $182.2K |
| Jim Ganotis | Director Of Information Technology | 40 | $129.1K | $0 | $21.4K | $150.6K |
| Lauren Federico | Senior Director Of Convention Services | 40 | $137.2K | $0 | $956 | $138.1K |
Sharrona Burns
Vice President Of Sales And Services Operations
$221.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$200.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.7K
Jennifer Valencic
Vice President, Destination Engagement
$200.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$173.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$27.2K
Emily Lauer
Vice President Of Pr & Communications
$182.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$169.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13K
Jim Ganotis
Director Of Information Technology
$150.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$129.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.4K
Lauren Federico
Senior Director Of Convention Services
$138.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$137.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$956
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Brian Zimmerman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Akers | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Hassall | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Walsh | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrell Mcnair | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Heller | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Laura Bloomberg | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Wobser | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Janas | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Harris | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| India Pierce Lee | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Therrien | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Tutkovics | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jw Johnson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Borders | Directors | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mayor Pat Ward | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Jeans | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Micki Byrnes | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Kelly | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Matsen | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Falls | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Hill | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron King | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Mcnulty | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawn Riley | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelly Cayette | Director Through June 2024 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Groppe | Director Through August 2024 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tammy Leblanc | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tania Menesse | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Bob Megazzini
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bradford Davy
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brandon Bryant
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brian Zimmerman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bruce Akers
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Craig Hassall
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Daniel Walsh
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Darrell Mcnair
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Heller
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Laura Bloomberg
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eric Wobser
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Erik Janas
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Greg Harris
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
India Pierce Lee
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jason Therrien
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julie Tutkovics
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jw Johnson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kate Borders
Directors
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mayor Pat Ward
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Jeans
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Micki Byrnes
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nathan Kelly
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Matsen
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Falls
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Hill
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ron King
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sam Mcnulty
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shawn Riley
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shelly Cayette
Director Through June 2024
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steve Groppe
Director Through August 2024
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tammy Leblanc
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tania Menesse
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0