Cleveland Chesed Center is located in Cleveland Heights, OH. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cleveland Chesed Center 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 06/2022, Cleveland Chesed Center generated $758.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $501.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.9% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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DISTRIBUTION OF KOSHER FOOD AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF THE FINANCIALLY VUNERABLE FAMILIES AND PROVIDE REFERRALS TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO SUCH FAMILIES IN ORDER TO FURTHER THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OVER THE COURSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR, THE CHESED CENTER SERVICED 1739 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS, WHO RESIDE IN 30 ZIP CODES IN FIVE COUNTIES, WHOSE INCOMES ARE BELOW 200% OF THE FPIG FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. THE CLIENTS ARE ABLE TO SELECT FROM PRODUCE, PROTEINS, SHELF-STABLE FOOD, CLEANING PRODUCTS, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, AND OTHER BASIC STAPLES ON A MONTHLY BASIS. IN ADDITION, WE RUN AN ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION EACH AUGUST WHERE CHILDREN ARE GIVEN NEW SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BACKPACKS AND UNIFORMS. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH ANOTHER AGENCY TO PROVIDE PERIODIC DISTRIBUTIONS OF CLOTHING AND SHOE GIFT CARDS AT NO COST. ANOTHER PROGRAM IS OUR LARGE PASSOVER DISTRIBUTION, WHERE 550 FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED WITH FOOD NECESSARY TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY WITH DIGNITY.
IN ADDITION TO THE NO-COST FOOD, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND GENTLY USED CLOTHING DISTRIBUTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS, THE CHESED CENTER RUNS AN ANNUAL CLOTHING SALE PRIOR TO THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS. APPROXIMATELY 177 FAMILIES BENEFITED FROM THE SALE OF SELECT CLOTHING ITEMS WHICH WERE SUBSIDIZED AND SOLD BELOW WHOLESALE COST. APPROXIMATELY 950 ITEMS WERE SOLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Bichsel President And Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Hlavac Vice President And Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Russ Klein Chief Strategy Office | 1 | $0 | |
William Bode Director Of Finance - Controller | 1 | $0 | |
Ethan Cohen Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Renny Wolfson Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $379,450 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $352,721 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $732,171 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $22,478 |
Investment income | $4,072 |
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 | $758,721 |
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. | $200 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,874 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,874 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $92,999 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,848 |
Other employee benefits | $14,659 |
Payroll taxes | $9,461 |
Fees for services: Management | $4,688 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,277 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,902 |
Office expenses | $6,989 |
Information technology | $21,337 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $66,984 |
Travel | $62 |
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 | $2,658 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $500,951 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $104,527 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,060 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $45,617 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,094 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,742 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $30,000 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $332,596 |
Total assets | $546,636 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,779 |
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 | $6,779 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $282,087 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $257,770 |
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 | $546,636 |