Nonprofit · EIN 34-0909917
COUNCIL GARDENS
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | 990 | $2,219,488 | $2,085,964 | $133,524 | $2,639,637 | $361,636 | $2,278,001 |
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,088,477 | $2,083,610 | $4,867 | $2,318,943 | $310,669 | $2,008,274 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,995,130 | $1,999,262 | -$4,132 | $2,217,141 | $277,776 | $1,939,365 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,051
- Program service revenue
- $2,155,725
- Investment income
- $13,678
- Other revenue
- $31,034
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $163,158
- Other salaries and wages
- $485,430
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $752,891
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,166
- Accounting fees
- $87,199
- Occupancy
- $561,744
- Depreciation
- $176,205
- Program services (functional)
- $1,570,409
- Management and general (functional)
- $515,555
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,318,943
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,639,637
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $361,636
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,278,001
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,045,850
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,688,123
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $589,878
- Gross receipts
- $2,219,488
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA MERVINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $151,325 | $10,000 |
| ETHAN WELCH | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MAIER | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE BIAGIANTI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER TEETER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON GREEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETTA RYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN WERTHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON EVENCHIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE GELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANELLE LEONARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE HIRSHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA HALPERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LILIA LIPPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOIS COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RITA POLITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC EGLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARCY SCHWARTZ | NCJW PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AARON BULLOFF | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BECKY CHESLER | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBBIE HOFFMANN | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID GROSS | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GAIL SANDS | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GERALD APPEL | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 5/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA MERVINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $145,486 | $10,000 |
| DAVID GROSS | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL SANDS | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MAIER | CO-CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN WELCH | CO-CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER TEETER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON GREEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETTA RYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON EVENCHIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE GELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD APPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANELLE LEONARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE HIRSHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA HALPERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LILIA LIPPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOIS COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM PALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA POLITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE BIAGIANTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN WERTHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCY SCHWARTZ | NCJW PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON BULLOFF | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY CHESLER | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE HOFFMANN | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA MERVINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $137,923 | $10,000 |
| DAVID GROSS | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL SANDS | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MAIER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN WELCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETTA RYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON EVENCHIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE GELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD APPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANELLE LEONARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE HIRSHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER TEETER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA HALPERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LILIA LIPPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOIS COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC APPLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LEPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE BIAGIANTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON BULLOFF | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY CHESLER | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE HOFFMANN | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA TRAU | NCJW PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2501 NORTH TAYLOR ROAD, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118-1391
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BARBARA MERVINE, 2501 NORTH TAYLOR ROAD, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118
- Signed the 990
- BARBARA MERVINE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (216) 382-8625
- Website
- COUNCILGARDENS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-TO-MODERATE- INCOME SENIORS, AGED 62 AND OLDER, AND FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES WHO ARE MOBILITY IMPAIRED, ALLOWING THEM TO AGE IN PLACE IN AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY OF THEIR PEERS WITH COMFORT, DIGNITY AND A STRONG SENSE OF PERSONAL WORTH.
Program accomplishments
- COUNCIL GARDENS OWNS AND OPERATES A 122-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX UNDER SECTION 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT. THE PROJECT IS REGULATED BY HUD AS TO RENT CHARGES AND OPERATING METHODS.Expenses $1,502,835 · revenue $2,155,725
- LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM/SERVICE COORDINATOR - ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES WHICH SUPPORT THE TENANTS' QUALITY OF LIFE AND SOCIAL SERVICES LINKING THE TENANTS OF THE COMPLEX TO SUPPORTIVE OR MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE GENERAL COMMUNITY.Expenses $67,574 · revenue $2,341
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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-0909917
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L21Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,639,637
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,219,488
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2026 | $2,219,488 | $2,085,964 | $2,639,637 | XML |
| 990 | April 2025 | $2,088,477 | $2,083,610 | $2,318,943 | XML |
| 990 | April 2024 | $1,995,130 | $1,999,262 | $2,217,141 | XML |
| 990 | April 2023 | $1,877,151 | $1,941,888 | $2,159,484 | IRS |
| 990 | April 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 34-0909917).
Questions about COUNCIL GARDENS
- What is the EIN of COUNCIL GARDENS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL GARDENS is 34-0909917.
- Is COUNCIL GARDENS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to COUNCIL GARDENS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COUNCIL GARDENS 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 COUNCIL GARDENS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COUNCIL GARDENS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of COUNCIL GARDENS?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names BARBARA MERVINE.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL GARDENS?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,325 (BARBARA MERVINE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does COUNCIL GARDENS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $2,219,488, expenses of $2,085,964 and total assets of $2,639,637 at year end.
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