CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

3634 EUCLID AVE STE 100, CLEVELAND, OH 44115-2535

In care of

% JEFFREY JOHNSON

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

BETHANY FRIEDLANDER, 3634 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44115

Signed the 990

BETHANY FRIEDLANDER, PRESIDENT & CEO

Phone

(216) 667-9775

Website

WWW.NEWBRIDGECLEVELAND.ORG

Return prepared by

MEADEN & MOORE LTD

Mission

MISSION: FOR ALL OF OUR STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE OPTIMAL HEALTH BY INTEGRATING MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND LIFE PURPOSE. VALUES: WE WILL IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR STUDENTS AND OUR COMMUNITY. WE WILL FIGHT INHERENTLY INEQUITABLE SYSTEMS. WE WILL BE JOYFUL AND DETERMINED IN OUR PURSUITS. WE WILL CONTINUOUSLY LISTEN AND ADAPT TO THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Program accomplishments

• TRANSFORMING YOUTH PROGRAMS THROUGH CAREER CONNECTED LEARNINGIN 2024, THE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD) DISCONTINUED ALL AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, PROMPTING A REEVALUATION OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES ACROSS THE CITY. NEW BRIDGE RESPONDED BY TRANSFORMING ITS YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR 6TH-12TH GRADERS TO A CAREER CONNECTED LEARNING (CCL) MODEL. THIS BOLD, INTENTIONAL SHIFT BETTER ALIGNS OUR YOUTH ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS WITH OUR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ADULT HEALTHCARE TRAINING PROGRAMS AND DIRECTLY SUPPORTS OUR REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP'S FOCUS ON BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE PIPELINE OF FUTURE HEALTHCARE WORKERS.DEFINING CAREER CONNECTED LEARNING CAREER CONNECTED LEARNING INTEGRATES ACADEMIC LEARNING WITH HANDS-ON CAREER EXPLORATION. IT CONNECTS STUDENTS WITH REAL-WORLD JOB EXPERIENCES THROUGH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES, SIMULATIONS, SITE VISITS, MENTORSHIP, AND INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. THE GOAL IS TO HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND AND PLAN FOR HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS WHILE DEVELOPING THE SKILLS, BEHAVIORS, AND CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED IN THEM (WORK-BASED LEARNING AND CAREER CONNECTED LEARNING, NS4ED, 2023).CONNECTING YOUTH TO HEALTHCARE CAREERSTHROUGH THIS PROGRAM, MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CLEVELAND, AND THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST OHIO, EXPERIENCE FIRSTHAND WHAT A HEALTHCARE CAREER LOOKS LIKE AND FEELS LIKE. THEY TOUR OUR ACCREDITED TRAINING FACILITY, WHERE THEY LEARN ABOUT NO-COST CAREER PATHWAYS IN PHLEBOTOMY, STERILE PROCESSING, MEDICAL ASSISTING, AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING. THEY ALSO ENGAGE IN SIMULATIONS AND VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) EXERCISES DESIGNED TO TEACH BOTH TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN EMPATHY. FOR EXAMPLE, STUDENTS CAN EXPERIENCE AGE-RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS LIKE ARTHRITIS, HEARING LOSS, OR GLAUCOMA, OR WITNESS WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO SUFFER A CONCUSSION THROUGH CUTTING-EDGE SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIES. THESE EXPERIENCES NOT ONLY PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FUTURE CAREERS BUT ALSO CULTIVATE COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT MEANS TO CARE FOR OTHERS. THESE ARE THE EMOTIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR A FUTURE IN HEALTHCARE.ADDRESSING EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC BARRIERSNEW BRIDGE'S CAREER CONNECTED LEARNING MODEL DIRECTLY ADDRESSES SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER ACCESS FOR CLEVELAND'S UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH. TRADITIONAL COLLEGE PATHWAYS PRESENT SERIOUS FINANCIAL HURDLES. THE COLLEGE BOARD (2024) REPORTS THAT THE AVERAGE COST OF ATTENDANCE AT A FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC COLLEGE IS $30,030 PER YEAR, AND OVER $55,000 ANNUALLY AT PRIVATE COLLEGES. EVEN WITH FINANCIAL AID, THE AVERAGE STUDENT LOAN DEBT IN 2025 EXCEEDS $37,000 (FEDERAL RESERVE, 2025). THESE BARRIERS DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECT FIRST-GENERATION, LOW-INCOME, AND STUDENTS OF COLOR.AT THE SAME TIME, NATIONAL COLLEGE-GOING RATES ARE DECLINING. ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL STUDENT CLEARINGHOUSE RESEARCH CENTER (2025), POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT FELL BY ANOTHER 1.1% IN THE MOST RECENT ACADEMIC YEAR, CONTINUING A TROUBLING DECADE-LONG DECLINE.NEW BRIDGE OFFERS AN EQUITABLE, REALISTIC, AND ASPIRATIONAL ALTERNATIVE. BY INTRODUCING STUDENTS EARLY TO HEALTHCARE CAREERS THAT OFFER CERTIFICATION AND CREDENTIALING PATHWAYS AT NO COST WE OPEN DOORS TO FAMILY-SUSTAINING CAREERS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE SEEM OUT OF REACH. CAREER EXPLORATION IN MIDDLE SCHOOL HAS BEEN SHOWN TO INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND FUTURE CAREER PLANNING EFFICACY (ACT CENTER FOR EQUITY IN LEARNING, 2023). THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR OFFERS PARTICULARLY STRONG OPPORTUNITIES: THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS PROJECTS 13% JOB GROWTH IN HEALTHCARE OCCUPATIONS FROM 2024 TO 2034, FAR OUTPACING AVERAGE JOB GROWTH. WE ALSO LEVERAGE INNOVATIVE VR LEARNING TOOLS, WHICH RESEARCH SHOWS CAN INCREASE STUDENT KNOWLEDGE RETENTION BY UP TO 75% COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM LEARNING (PWC, 2022). THIS IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY HELPS BREAK DOWN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND INFORMATIONAL BARRIERS THAT PREVENT MANY STUDENTS FROM SEEING THEMSELVES IN HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-DEMAND HEALTHCARE ROLES.
  Expenses $563,518 · revenue $3,500
• NEW BRIDGE CLEVELAND: A BOLD VISION FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION FOUNDED IN 2010, NEW BRIDGE CLEVELAND WAS CREATED TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. THE VISION WAS CLEAR: HIGH-QUALITY WORKFORCE TRAINING TIED DIRECTLY TO REAL JOBS AND LONG-TERM CAREER SUCCESS AT NO COST TO STUDENTS. SINCE THEN, NEW BRIDGE HAS GRADUATED OVER 800 STUDENTS INTO IN-DEMAND HEALTHCARE FIELDS, TRANSFORMING NOT ONLY INDIVIDUAL LIVES BUT ENTIRE FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS.CURRENT PROGRAMS AND CAREER PATHWAYSSINCE 2010, NEW BRIDGE HAS LAUNCHED 112 CLASSES OF FUTURE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, OPENING DOORS TO LIFE-SAVING CAREERS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE DAILY FUNCTIONING OF CLEVELAND'S HOSPITAL SYSTEMS. GRADUATES ARE TRAINED IN HIGH DEMAND FIELDS SUCH AS STERILE PROCESSING, PHLEBOTOMY, AND MEDICAL ASSISTING ROLES THAT ENSURE THE SAFETY, ACCURACY, AND EFFICIENCY OF PATIENT CARE. FOR MANY STUDENTS, NEW BRIDGE IS MORE THAN A TRAINING PROGRAM; IT IS A PATHWAY TO ECONOMIC STABILITY. ON AVERAGE, GRADUATES EXPERIENCE A 65% INCREASE IN WAGES, DRAMATICALLY IMPROVING FINANCIAL CONDITIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS RIPPLE EFFECTS STRONGER FAMILIES, SAFER HOSPITALS, AND A HEALTHIER WORKFORCE UNDERLINES THE CRITICAL ROLE NEW BRIDGE PLAYS IN CLEVELAND'S HEALTHCARE AND ECONOMIC ECOSYSTEM.NEW BRIDGE CLEVELAND SPECIALIZES IN HEALTHCARE CAREER TRAINING, OFFERING A LADDER OF CREDENTIALS AND OPPORTUNITIES: PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION (10 WEEKS; AVERAGE STARTING WAGE ~$37,000) CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) (10 MONTHS, PART-TIME; AVERAGE STARTING WAGE ~$39,500) STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION (6 MONTHS; AVERAGE STARTING WAGE ~$40,000) LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING (LPN) DIPLOMA PROGRAM THROUGH CENTRAL SCHOOL FOR PRACTICAL NURSING~WITH TUITION (11.5 MONTHS; AVERAGE STARTING WAGE ~$55,000)EARN-AND-LEARN: A GROUNDBREAKING SUPPORT MODELNEW BRIDGE HAS PIONEERED AN EARN-AND-LEARN MODEL SPECIFICALLY TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THE CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM, MANY OF WHOM ARE WORKING ADULTS, SINGLE PARENTS, OR FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE PARTICIPANTS. THROUGH EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS, STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO EARN WAGES WHILE COMPLETING THEIR CLASSROOM AND CLINICAL TRAINING. THIS APPROACH MINIMIZES STUDENT DEBT, REDUCES FINANCIAL STRESS, AND INCREASES COMPLETION RATES. IT ALSO ALLOWS STUDENTS TO BUILD VALUABLE EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS BEFORE GRADUATION, DRAMATICALLY IMPROVING JOB PLACEMENT OUTCOMES.WHOLE-PERSON PHILOSOPHY AND STUDENT SUCCESS MODELNEW BRIDGE'S APPROACH IS CENTERED ON A RESILIENCE-BUILDING EDUCATIONAL MODEL THAT RECOGNIZES AND ADDRESSES THE COMPLEX REALITIES FACED BY MANY NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL COMBINES RIGOROUS ACADEMIC AND TECHNICAL TRAINING WITH ROBUST WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS: CAREER COACHING, JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT INTENTIONALLY BUILT ON BELONGING, INCLUSION, AND COMPASSION.IN AUGUST 2025, NEW BRIDGE WAS AWARDED FULL ABHES (ACCREDITING BUREAU OF HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOOLS) ACCREDITATION, DEMONSTRATING ITS COMMITMENT TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND STUDENT OUTCOMES."
  Expenses $1,003,519 · revenue $114,500
• LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2020 BY THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO WORKFORCE FUNDERS GROUP (WFG), A PUBLIC, PRIVATE, PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIP OF FUNDERS WORKING COLLECTIVELY TO DRIVE SYSTEMS CHANGE IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, THE EMPLOYER-LED WORKFORCE CONNECT HEALTHCARE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP (HSP) WORKS TO JOINTLY DEVELOP STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS FOR HOSPITALS' SHORT AND LONG-TERM TALENT NEEDS AND TO IMPROVE COLLABORATION, COORDINATION, AND IMPACT WITHIN THE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE ECOSYSTEM.CURRENTLY, THE HSP EMPLOYERS INCLUDE ALL THE MAJOR HOSPITAL SYSTEMS, CLEVELAND CLINIC, METROHEALTH, SOUTHWEST GENERAL, AND UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS WITH THE INTENTION TO EVENTUALLY INCLUDE ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE ENTITIES AND EMPLOYERS.THE HSP INTERMEDIARY WHICH FACILITATES, CONVENES, AND COORDINATES THE HSP WORK WAS INITIALLY AWARDED TO TRI-C. AS OF AUGUST 2022, THE WFG SELECTED NEW BRIDGE, CLEVELAND ALONG WITH NEW GROWTH GROUP TO SERVE IN THIS ROLE. THE SALUS GROUP, LLC WAS FORMED TO HOUSE THE HSP INTERMEDIARY. THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT OF THE HSP IS DRIVEN TO FOSTER CHANGE IN INACCURATE PERCEPTIONS OF QUALIFIED TALENT AND THE SYSTEMIC FORCES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF WORK. THE EMPHASIS IS ON REDESIGNING POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE EMPLOYMENT CONTINUUM FROM SPARKING INTEREST IN HEALTHCARE OCCUPATIONS, RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, ONBOARDING, RETENTION, AND MEANINGFUL PATHWAY MOBILITY QUALITY JOBS AND COMPENSATION. THE HSP MISSION IS TO WIDEN PIPELINES AND ACCELERATE ACCESS TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PATHWAYS BY HOLISTICALLY AND EQUITABLY TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS AND ACTIVATING SOLUTIONS IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY TO ADVANCE PEOPLE IN CAREERS AND ADDRESS WORKFORCE NEEDS IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR.
  Expenses $311,781
• Expenses $47,606

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

27-1193704

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

School

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2010

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A6E)

Assets (IRS master file)

$5,036,467

Income (IRS master file)

$2,465,726

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-1193704).

Questions about CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

What is the EIN of CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY is 27-1193704.

Is CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.

Are donations to CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BETHANY FRIEDLANDER.

Who are the officers and directors of CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $170,332 (BETHANY FRIEDLANDER, PRESIDENT/CEO).

How much revenue does CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,465,726, expenses of $2,728,179 and total assets of $5,036,467 at year end.

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