Cleveland Browns Foundation
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Berea, OH
- Founding
- 09/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-1885593
Organization Overview
Cleveland Browns Foundation is located in Berea, OH. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cleveland Browns 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 12/2021, Cleveland Browns Foundation generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 7 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, Cleveland Browns Foundation has awarded 164 individual grants totaling $5,304,487. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENSURING NE OHIO YOUTH RECEIVE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION NEEDED FOR INDEPENDENCE AND SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MY CAUSE MY CLEATS: THIS IS AN INITIATIVE LEAD BY THE NFL WHERE PLAYERS AND COACHES GET THEIR CLEATS CUSTOMIZED TO HIGHLIGHT NONPROFIT CAUSES THEY WANT TO SUPPORT. OUR FOUNDATION STARTED MAKING $5,000 DONATIONS/GRANTS TO THE ORGANIZATIONS THEY IDENTIFIED. SOME PLAYERS SELECTED TWO, SO EACH ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED $2,500.
GET 2 SCHOOL (NOW STAY IN THE GAME) IS OUR STATEWIDE INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND PROVING GROUND OUT OF HARVARD. WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT ATTENDANCE CAMPAIGNS AND TEST INTERVENTIONS TO HELP INCREASE STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND DECREASE BARRIERS TO CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM.
DIGITAL DIVIDE: TO HELP ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC AS IT RELATED TO EDUCATION AND STUDENTS HAVING WHAT THEY NEEDED TO CONTINUE LEARNING. PLAYERS, COACHES AND STAFF MADE DONATIONS TO THE FOUNDATION, AND THE DONATIONS WERE MATCHED BY THE NFL FOUNDATION.
GINN ACADEMY - LIFE COACHES - THE CLEVELAND BROWNS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE LIFE COACHES. GINN'S LIFE COACH PROGRAM PROVIDES EACH STUDENT WITH A 24/7 MENTOR FOR THE AREAS OF ACADEMICS, BEHAVIOR, ATTENDANCE, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO SERVE AS A LINK BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL. GINN ACADEMY STRIVES TO ASSIGN 20 STUDENTS TO EACH LIFE COACH WHO THEY WORK WITH FROM 9TH GRADE UNTIL THEY GRADUATE. THE CENTERS FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN - PRESENT FOR BRAIN BUILDING - RESEARCH SHOWS THAT BEING PRESENT IN PRESCHOOL CAN DIRECTLY IMPACT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND ULTIMATELY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. THE CENTERS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN DESIGNED THE PRESENT FOR BRAIN BUILDING PROGRAM TO EDUCATE PARENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THEIR CHILD'S PRESCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND INCREASE ATTENDANCE RATES AMONG PRESCHOOL STUDENTS.BROWNS BACKERS WORLDWIDE - THREE BROWNS BACKER CLUBS ARE CHOSEN EACH YEAR TO RECEIVE A $2,000 GRANT TO DIRECTLY FUND A CHARITY THE CLUB ACTIVELY SUPPORTS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. GREATER CLEVELAND MUNY FOOTBALL LEAGUE- EQUIPMENT REFURBISHMENT -GRANT IS TO RECONDITION HELMETS AS ONE OF THE HEAD'S UP FOOTBALL'S MAIN PLATFORMS TO PROVIDE SAFE AND PROPER FITTING EQUIPMENT TO ASSURE SAFE PLAY.STUDENTS WITH ATTENDANCE GAINS (SWAG) MENTORING PROGRAM - MAPLE HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - MAPLE HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINED THE GET 2 SCHOOL NETWORK AS AN ACTION DISTRICT, AND WORKING WITH PROVING GROUND AND THE CLEVELAND BROWNS FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT A LOCAL ATTENDANCE CAMPAIGN, AND THROUGH A ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS PROCESS, DEVELOP ATTENDANCE PROGRAMS THAT KEEP STUDENTS IN SCHOOL. SUCCESS 2.0 MENTORING PROGRAM - CANTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - CANTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINED THE GET 2 SCHOOL NETWORK AS AN ACTION DISTRICT, AND WORKING WITH PROVING GROUND AND THE CLEVELAND BROWNS FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT A LOCAL ATTENDANCE CAMPAIGN, AND THROUGH A ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS PROCESS, DEVELOP ATTENDANCE PROGRAMS THAT KEEP STUDENTS IN SCHOOL. MARION MOTLEY SCHOLARSHIP - COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND - AWARDS TWO NEW STUDENTS IN NORTHEAST OHIO WITH A $2,500 FOUR-YEAR RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIP ($10,000 TOTAL). THE SCHOLARSHIP PRIORITIZES FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS, AND NAMED AFTER FORMER BROWNS' HALL OF FAMER AND FULLBACK, MARION MOTLEY. DIGITAL ATTENDANCE MESSAGING - EAST CLEVELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT - EAST CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINED THE GET 2 SCHOOL NETWORK AS AN ACTION DISTRICT, AND IS WORKING WITH PROVING GROUND AND THE CLEVELAND BROWNS FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT A LOCAL ATTENDANCE CAMPAIGN, AND THROUGH A ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS PROCESS, DEVELOP ATTENDANCE PROGRAMS THAT KEEP STUDENTS IN SCHOOL.SHOES AND CLOTHES FOR KIDS - SPECIAL TEAMS PACKAGE - A "SPECIAL TEAMS PACKAGE" PROVIDES QUICK DELIVERY OF A CUSTOMIZED PACKAGE CONTAINING SCHOOL UNIFORMS, CASUAL CLOTHES, A SHOE GIFT CARD, AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS TO STUDENTS REFERRED BY CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS INITIATIVE IS PART OF THE LARGER EFFORT TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO ATTENDANCE AND FOSTER POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Bagwell Haslam President & Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Haslam Colquitt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David A Jenkins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia Haslam Arnholt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Haslam Bailey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jimmy Haslam Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $203,625 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,906,670 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,110,295 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$33,803 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $202,086 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,278,578 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,156,097 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,238 |
| Office expenses | $8,440 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,607 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $275 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,175,157 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,475,753 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,002,258 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,478,011 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198,625 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $198,625 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,279,386 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,478,011 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Cleveland Browns Foundation has awarded $522,484 in support to 22 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CLEVELAND MUNY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: YOUTH FOOTBALL FUND | $58,406 |
Beavercreek, OH PURPOSE: MISC GRANTS | $45,000 |
LEGENDS HOSPITALITY PURPOSE: VOLUNTEERISM | $44,343 |
EAST CLEVELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: MISC GRANTS | $30,000 |
CANTON CITY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: MISC GRANTS | $30,000 |
Shaker Heights, OH PURPOSE: MISC GRANTS | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Cleveland Browns Foundation has recieved totaling $676,646.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: MEMBER CLUB MATCHING YOUTH/ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GRANTS | $200,000 |
Inspire Brands Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: MISSION SUPPORT | $105,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: NFL PLAYER MATCHING SOCIAL JUSTICE | $87,075 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: NFL PLAYER MATCHING SOCIAL JUSTICE | $40,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS SOCIAL JUSTICE | $31,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Feeding Pennsylvania Lemoyne, PA | $10,818,120 | $21,841,545 |
University Of Louisville Real Estate Foundation Louisville, KY | $156,388,720 | $20,770,834 |
University Of Pittsburgh And Upmc Medical And Health Sciences Fdn Pittsburgh, PA | $0 | $12,874,250 |
Communtiy Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Holland, MI | $102,848,837 | $16,439,772 |
Pittsburgh Promise Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $59,585,111 | $15,082,951 |
Pennsylvania Ems Provider Foundation Harrisburg, PA | $55,116 | $0 |
The M S Hershey Foundation Hershey, PA | $64,689,691 | $17,201,612 |
Comerica Charitable Tr Detroit, MI | $75,789,432 | $13,296,605 |
New Albany Community Foundation New Albany, OH | $19,894,351 | $7,914,986 |
Porter County Government Charitable Nonprofit Foundation Inc Valparaiso, IN | $195,277,590 | $7,720,193 |
The Wayne And Joan Webber Foundation Clinton Township, MI | $34,958,708 | $9,275,748 |
United Way Of Greater Stark County Inc Canton, OH | $15,976,372 | $6,358,831 |