Group Plan Commission is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Group Plan Commission employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Group Plan Commission 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, Group Plan Commission generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (29.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GROUP PLAN COMMISSION (GPC) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FACILITATING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, CUYAHOGA COUNTY, AND KEY CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS, OPERATES AND MAINTAINS PUBLIC SQUARE, MAINTAINS THE MALL, AND PLANS TO BUILD A PEDESTRIAN CONNECTOR FROM THE MALL TO THE LAKEFRONT, ALL IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND. THIS WORK WILL HAVE A DRAMATIC IMPACT ON CLEVELAND BY STIMULATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVING THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE OF BOTH RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAMMING AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC SQUARE IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND: PUBLIC SQUARE IN DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OH IS A SIX ACRE URBAN PARK THAT IS BEING PROGRAMMED REGULARLY WITH MORE THAN 200 EVENTS PER YEAR TO CREATE A SENSE OF NEIGHBORHOOD, IMPACT DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AND CREATE A SAFER COMMUNITY. CONCERTS, FESTIVALS, ICE SKATING, YOGA, PUBLIC ART AND KIDS ACTIVITIES ARE JUST A FEW OF THE PROGRAMS. THE GROUP PLAN COMMISSION ENSURES THAT THE SPACE IS READILY USABLE THROUGH MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES.
MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL. SINCE THE RENOVATION OF PUBLIC SQUARE, THE PARK IS BEING USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. THE WORK OF THE GROUP PLAN COMMISSION IS TO CONTINUALLY ACTIVATE THIS NEIGHBORHOOD SPACE THROUGH UNIQUE PROGRAMMING AND SPECIAL EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES INCLUDES ALL GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS.
DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING. GRANTWRITING AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING EFFORTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sanaa Julien Ceo, President | Officer | 50 | $177,035 |
Anthony J Coyne Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Matt Carroll Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Gilbert Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Felton Thomas Chair, Public Engagement C | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Doug L Miller Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Donley's Inc Public Square Construction | 12/30/17 | $507,061 |
Downtown Cleveland Alliance Clean And Safe Services | 12/30/17 | $200,295 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $137,985 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,275,107 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,413,092 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $79,140 |
Investment income | $139 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,513,172 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $177,035 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,317 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $277,846 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $81,527 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,301 |
Travel | $5,497 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $117 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,847 |
Insurance | $18,437 |
All other expenses | $87,965 |
Total functional expenses | $1,394,357 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,138,772 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $250,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $413 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $914 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,066 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,973 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,631 |
Total assets | $1,424,769 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $360 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $6,500 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $175,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $181,860 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,237,909 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,000 |
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 | $1,424,769 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Group Plan Commission has recieved totaling $485,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Downtown Cleveland Alliance Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: NEIGHBORHOOD & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $475,000 |
Stocker Foundation Elyria, OH PURPOSE: SUMMER SPLASH | $5,000 |
Kelvin And Eleanor Smith Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Npt Charitable Asset Tr Jenkintown, PA | $16,456,984 | $30,273,580 |
Joseph & Florence Mandel Family Foundation - Weinberg Family Fund Cleveland, OH | $181,897,996 | $22,134,878 |
The@joseph And Florence Mandel Family Foundation-Michele M And Cleveland, OH | $143,259,703 | $19,572,691 |
Psalms Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $2,676,117 | $10,777,846 |
Hands In Service Incorporated Sellersville, PA | $413,502 | $4,515,148 |
Charity Motors Inc Detroit, MI | $2,508,278 | $4,106,535 |
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $1,306,274 | $3,056,265 |
The Grantmakers Of Western Pennsyl Vania Pittsburgh, PA | $3,601,911 | $2,093,159 |
Detroit Association Of Black Organizations Dabo Inc Detroit, MI | $174,773 | $1,935,579 |
Veterans Outreach Youngstown, OH | $937,209 | $2,263,977 |
New Life Thrift Inc Glenside, PA | $1,745,552 | $2,183,383 |
Detroit Lions Charities Allen Park, MI | $661,259 | $1,820,325 |