Nonprofit · EIN 34-1429875
LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,174,758 | $1,872,503 | $302,255 | $10,452,928 | $316,774 | $10,136,154 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,074,545 | $2,001,606 | $72,939 | $9,868,052 | $621,537 | $9,246,515 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,644,273 | $3,171,631 | -$1,527,358 | $8,974,055 | $1,215,481 | $7,758,574 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,443,510
- of which government grants
- $319,098
- Program service revenue
- $77,292
- Investment income
- $653,956
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $380,042
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $209,286
- Other salaries and wages
- $415,534
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $833,356
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,254
- Accounting fees
- $16,000
- Occupancy
- $72,150
- Program services (functional)
- $1,276,896
- Management and general (functional)
- $206,406
- Fundraising (functional)
- $389,201
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,868,052
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,452,928
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $316,774
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,136,154
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,479,265
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,285,965
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,850,189
- Gross receipts
- $3,757,199
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine Goss | Pres & CEO of LVC Assoc Key employee | 8 | $0 | $205,211 | $10,756 |
| Danielle Paskowski | Financial Officer Officer | 6 | $0 | $138,385 | $20,850 |
| Leah Whidden | Exec Director Officer | 50 | $0 | $147,700 | $9,413 |
| Kathleen H Barrie | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William G Batcheller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Cross | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dimling | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Garcia | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Garfield | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Grabowski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Rehm PhD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Sikorovsky | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Stewart | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark E Swary | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherrill Paul Witt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine Goss | Pres & CEO of LVC Assoc Key employee | 8 | $0 | $202,156 | $10,645 |
| Danielle Paskowski | Financial Officer Officer | 6 | $0 | $135,865 | $19,297 |
| Leah Whidden | Exec Director Officer | 50 | $0 | $136,298 | $8,638 |
| Kathleen H Barrie | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William G Batcheller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Cross | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dimling | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Garfield | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Grabowski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Rehm PhD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Sikorovsky | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Stewart | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark E Swary | Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherrill Paul Witt | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine Goss | Pres & CEO of LVC Assoc Key employee | 8 | $0 | $196,549 | $20,869 |
| Danielle Paskowski | Financial Officer Officer | 6 | $0 | $138,657 | $18,612 |
| Leah Whidden | Exec Director Officer | 50 | $0 | $128,514 | $18,308 |
| Kathleen H Barrie | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William G Batcheller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Cross | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dimling | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Garfield | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Grabowski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Rehm PhD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Sikorovsky | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Stewart | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark E Swary | Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherrill Paul Witt | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12316 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44106-4313
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Leah Whidden, 12316 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
- Signed the 990
- Danielle Paskowski, Chief Financial Officer
- Phone
- (216) 421-2665
- Website
- www.lakeviewcemetery.com
Mission
The Lake View Cemetery Foundation works to ensure that the beauty of Lake View Cemetery's historic buildings, monuments and gardens, will be preserved for future generations to enjoy; and to provide educational outreach programs to benefit and enrich the community
Program accomplishments
- Education and Community Events: The Foundation conducts a multitude of educational and community programs and events, such as concerts, holiday celebrations, walking and trolley tours. Please refer to the Lake View Cemetery website (www.lakeviewcemetery.com) for more information.Expenses $354,340 · revenue $43,859
- Heritage Preservation & Cemetery Enhancements: Capital projects to preserve, improve and enhance the historically and architecturally significant buildings and grounds, including two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the James A. Garfield Memorial and the Wade Memorial Chapel. Provides access to the general public to the history and beauty of Lake View Cemetery. A capital campaign to provide funding for a significant restoration the Garfield Memorial, as well as other cemetery projects, is concluding.Expenses $682,930
- Horticulture: Lake View Cemetery was recently accredited as a Level II Certified Arboretum as an organizations that serves as a model for sustainable horticultural practices, public education, and urban greenspace. Our 285 acres contain a showcase of trees and shrubbery, cultivated for scientific, ornamental and educational purposes. Lake View is fortunate to steward seven "Moses Cleaveland" trees, which would have been standing when Moses Cleaveland founded the city. Of the original 150 trees identified in 1946, only 77 remain. Now at over 225 years old, these majestic wonders greatly contribute numerous environmental benefits to our community, and as historic landmarks, Lake View acknowledges the great responsibility of continuing to protect them. The Foundation supports the care and protection of older, established trees as well as continued planting of new trees and maintenance of the varied landscape design throughout the property. Support for the tree canopy is part of the overall capital campaign.Expenses $239,626
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1429875
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A800)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,452,928
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,757,199
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $2,174,758 | $1,872,503 | $10,452,928 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $2,074,545 | $2,001,606 | $9,868,052 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $1,644,273 | $3,171,631 | $8,974,055 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $2,881,682 | $1,543,158 | $9,507,583 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 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 34-1429875).
Questions about LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION is 34-1429875.
- Is LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION 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 LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names Leah Whidden.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,174,758, expenses of $1,872,503 and total assets of $10,452,928 at year end.
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