Lakeview Cemetery Foundation

Organization Overview

Lakeview Cemetery Foundation is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lakeview Cemetery Foundation 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 10/2023, Lakeview Cemetery Foundation generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 10/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE LAKE VIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THE BEAUTY OF LAKE VIEW CEMETERY'S HISTORIC BUILDINGS, MONUMENTS AND GARDENS, WILL BE PRESERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY; AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT AND ENRICH THE COMMUNITY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS: THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS A MULTITUDE OF EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, SUCH AS CONCERTS, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, WALKING AND TROLLEY TOURS. PLEASE REFER TO THE LAKE VIEW CEMETERY WEBSITE (WWW.LAKEVIEWCEMETERY.COM) FOR MORE INFORMATION.


HERITAGE PRESERVATION & CEMETERY ENHANCEMENTS: CAPITAL PROJECTS TO PRESERVE, IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE HISTORICALLY AND ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, INCLUDING TWO BUILDINGS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, THE JAMES A. GARFIELD MEMORIAL AND THE WADE MEMORIAL CHAPEL. PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO THE HISTORY AND BEAUTY OF LAKE VIEW CEMETERY. A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A SIGNIFICANT RESTORATION THE GARFIELD MEMORIAL, AS WELL AS OTHER CEMETERY PROJECTS, IS UNDERWAY.


HORTICULTURE: LAKE VIEW CEMETERY WAS RECENTLY ACCREDITED AS A LEVEL II CERTIFIED ARBORETUM AS AN ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVES AS A MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND URBAN GREENSPACE. OUR 285 ACRES CONTAIN A SHOWCASE OF TREES AND SHRUBBERY, CULTIVATED FOR SCIENTIFIC, ORNAMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. LAKE VIEW IS FORTUNATE TO STEWARD SEVEN "MOSES CLEAVELAND" TREES, WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN STANDING WHEN MOSES CLEAVELAND FOUNDED THE CITY. OF THE ORIGINAL 150 TREES IDENTIFIED IN 1946, ONLY 77 REMAIN. NOW AT OVER 225 YEARS OLD, THESE MAJESTIC WONDERS GREATLY CONTRIBUTE NUMEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO OUR COMMUNITY, AND AS HISTORIC LANDMARKS, LAKE VIEW ACKNOWLEDGES THE GREAT RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTINUING TO PROTECT THEM. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF OLDER, ESTABLISHED TREES AS WELL AS CONTINUED PLANTING OF NEW TREES AND MAINTENANCE OF THE VARIED LANDSCAPE DESIGN THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. SUPPORT FOR THE TREE CANOPY IS PART OF THE OVERALL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Tree Trimming And Planting
$313,344
Donley's
Restoration Of Garfield Memorial
$170,776
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$35,605
Related organizations$0
Government grants $37,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,150,963
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $16,785
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,224,068
Total Program Service Revenue$50,757
Investment income $219,590
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $149,858
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,644,273

Peer Organizations

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$10,067,778
Indiana Historical Society
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$4,528,087
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$7,579,526
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$17,060,045
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$6,834,210
Cuyahoga Valley Preservation And Scenic Railway Association
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$6,397,082
Western Reserve Historical Society
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$9,269,565
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Inc
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$5,111,685
Arlington Memorial Gardens Assoc Inc
Cincinnati, OH
$3,883,239
Hudson Library & Historical Society
Hudson, OH
$4,693,628
Historic Philadelphia Inc
Philadelphia, PA
$4,380,285
Lakeview Cemetery Foundation
Cleveland, OH
$1,644,273
National Society Of The Sons Of The American Revolution
Louisville, KY
$2,902,340
Heritage Conservancy
Doylestown, PA
$2,256,496
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$3,148,008
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
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$2,631,252
Highland Golf And Country Club Foundation Inc
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$2,286,063
Antique Automobile Club Of America
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$2,456,761
Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust
Boyertown, PA
$9,288,971
Frances & Edwin Cummings Memorial
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$1,813,914
Watson Memorial Home
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$1,153,894
Erie County Historical Society
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$2,001,799
Glen Rest Memorial Estate
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$1,861,564
Thomas J Emery Memorial
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$1,058,447
Zanesville Memorial Park Pc Trust
Columbus, OH
$76,563

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