The Center For Community Solutions
- Assets
- $30.2m
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $1.4m
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 03/1939
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 34-0714723
Organization Overview
The Center For Community Solutions is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1939. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Center For Community Solutions employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Community Solutions is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Center For Community Solutions generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Center For Community Solutions has awarded 109 individual grants totaling $3,468,123. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS IMPROVES HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS THROUGH NONPARTISAN RESEARCH, POLICY ANALYSIS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CORE COMPETENCIES: THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS PROVIDES VARIOUS SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST OHIO. COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS PROVIDES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE TARGETED HEALTH, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. COMMUNITY SOLUTION'S MAJOR SOURCES OF REVENUES ARE GRANTS FROM FOUNDATIONS, CONTRACTS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS.IN 2022, COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS PUBLISHED NEW AND ORIGINAL CONTENT EVERY WEEK THORUGH NEARLY 149 PUBLICATIONS ON TOPICS SUCH AS COVID-19, RACISM AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS, SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS, THE BENEFIT CLIFF, POPULATION CHANGES IN GREATER CLEVELAND'S INNER RING SUBURBS, THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN, HOW THE STATE OF OHIO COULD PRIORITIZE CUSTOMER NEEDS IN THE OHIO BENEFIT SYSTEM, HEALTH SYSTEMS AND THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND CHANGES NEEDED IN OHIO'S WOMEN INFANT AND CHILDREN'S (WIC) PROGRAM.BY PROVIDING TIMELY, ACCURATE INFORMATION TO OUR COMMUNITY'S POLICYMAKERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS LIVES UP TO ITS MISSION OF IMPROVING HEALTH, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS THROUGH NONPARTISAN RESEARCH, POLICY ANALYSIS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVOCACY.
TARGETED ISSUES INCLUDING THE AIDS FUNDING COLLABORATIVE (AFC)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margie Glick Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bridget Harrison Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rev Timothy C Ahrens Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Genesis O Brown Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jenice Contreras Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David B Miller PHD Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $37,500 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $646,562 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,950,532 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,634,594 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $554,193 |
| Investment income | $455,677 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,410 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $462,404 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,122,014 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $597,159 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $223,583 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,925 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,390,933 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $73,239 |
| Other employee benefits | $198,360 |
| Payroll taxes | $83,378 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,282 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $69,698 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $133,299 |
| Fees for services: Other | $374,186 |
| Advertising and promotion | $664 |
| Office expenses | $91,320 |
| Information technology | $20,491 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $93,128 |
| Travel | $21,073 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $97,579 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,076 |
| Insurance | $16,087 |
| All other expenses | -$51,580 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,481,955 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,786,127 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $821,350 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $79,755 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $53,870 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $149,445 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,210,285 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,372,211 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,770,631 |
| Total assets | $30,243,674 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $113,169 |
| Grants payable | $187,413 |
| Deferred revenue | $475,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $215,393 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $544,840 |
| Total liabilities | $1,535,815 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,764,588 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,943,271 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $30,243,674 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Center For Community Solutions has awarded $222,808 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LGBT COMMUNITY CTR OF GRTR CLE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $26,040 |
URSULINE PIAZZA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
WE THINK 4 A CHANGE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
PROJECT LIFT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
APPLEWOOD CENTER PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,034 |
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GR OHIO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |