Nonprofit · EIN 34-1775903
DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,039,850 | $8,800,441 | $239,409 | $4,335,670 | $1,206,735 | $3,128,935 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,819,719 | $11,607,895 | -$788,176 | $3,386,568 | $601,170 | $2,785,398 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,118,723
- of which government grants
- $814,545
- Membership dues
- $165,655
- Program service revenue
- $693,829
- Investment income
- $69,380
- Net rental income
- $40,626
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $44,039
- Other revenue
- $157,918
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $121,635
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $539,225
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,181,929
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,065,162
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $21,298
- Accounting fees
- $32,750
- Occupancy
- $320,781
- Depreciation
- $109,448
- Program services (functional)
- $8,078,776
- Management and general (functional)
- $372,243
- Fundraising (functional)
- $349,422
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,386,568
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,335,670
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,206,735
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,128,935
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $332,125
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,700,151
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,428,784
- Gross receipts
- $9,039,850
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1994
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL DEEMER | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $262,500 | $20,700 |
| AUDREY ANN GERLACH | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,345 | $12,432 |
| DAVE BLATE | VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $117,478 | $12,400 |
| EDWARD ECKART JR | SR. VP OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $105,923 | $20,225 |
| JEFF BECHTEL JAN-APR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SANDVICK | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA METCALF BEASLEYJAN-APR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA FERCHILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN FANGER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GRADY JAN-APR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE MORRISON JAN-APR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB ROSING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRA HENNESSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT LINDSEY JAN-APR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
21 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL YETKA JAN-APR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW NIPPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCIE GILMORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOMINIC OZANNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AARON PERCHOTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB FALLS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| INDIA BIRDSONG TERRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JEFF PATTERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MERA CARDENAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILL DALMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRACE GALLUCCI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSANNA KREY JAN-APR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YOOFI OCRAN JAN-APR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE BERRY JUL-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WARREN BLAZY III JUL-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA BLOOMBERG JUL-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IRA KAPLAN JUL-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN LANE JUL-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FELTON THOMAS JR JUL-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 38 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL DEEMER | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $272,093 | $21,045 |
| EDWARD ECKART JR | SR. VP OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $107,206 | $23,007 |
| DAVE BLATE | VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $115,996 | $13,199 |
| AUDREY ANN GERLACH | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,275 | $12,895 |
| JAMES HAVILAND | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,900 | $0 |
| HEATHER HOLMES JAN-JUL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $60,316 | $14,770 |
| JEFF BECHTEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SANDVICK | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ ASHER JAN-MAY | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA VERNACI JAN-FEB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEN KOMOROSKI JAN-MAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA METCALF BEASLEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA FERCHILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN FANGER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE CSUHRAN JAN-MAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM FOLK JAN-MAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GRADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE MORRISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB ROSING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRA HENNESSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT LINDSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL YETKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW NIPPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE CARNEY JAN-MAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIE GILMORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIC OZANNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON PERCHOTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB FALLS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| INDIA BIRDSONG TERRY MAY-CUR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF PATTERSON MAY-CURRENT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MERA CARDENAS MAY-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL DALMAN MAY-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE GALLUCCI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNA KREY MAY-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE NELSON MAY-CURRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YOOFI OCRAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 668 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-3006
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL DEEMER, 668 EUCLID AVENUE 101, CLEVELAND, OH 44114
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL DEEMER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (216) 736-7799
- Website
- WWW.DOWNTOWNCLEVELAND.COM
- Return prepared by
- PEASE BELL CPAS LLC
Mission
DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING A DYNAMIC DOWNTOWN. IT IS COMMITTED TO MAKING DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND THE MOST COMPELLING PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY, AND VISIT IN THE REGION.DCA, WORKING HAND IN HAND WITH DOWNTOWN PROPERTY OWNERS, CREATES FORUMS FOR COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT BY A DIVERSE GROUP OF DOWNTOWN STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, CIVIC AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, RESIDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS. BY FACILITATING THE COLLABORAITON OF THESE GROUPS, DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE URBAN CORE BY IMPLEMENTING INITIATIVES LIKE THE CLEAN AND SAFE PROGRAM, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS, ADVOCACY AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS.
Program accomplishments
- DOWNTOWN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (CLEAN & SAFE) - WORKING FROM OUR CENTRAL OPERATIONS CENTER WITH FULL COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES, DOZENS OF CROSS-TRAINED TEAM MEMBERS WORK SHIFTS SPANNING 18 HOURS A DAY TO CREATE A CLEANER, SAFER, BETTER ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE DOWNTOWN. OUR CLEAN AND SAFE AMBASSADORS SPEND MOST OF THEIR TIME PROVIDING HOSPITALITY SERVICES. THEY'RE TRAINED TO HELP WITH INFORMATION ON HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, ATTRACTIONS, EVENTS, CONVENTIONS, AND PARKING LOCATIONS AND COSTS. THEY'RE ALSO KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT LOCAL ORDINANCES SUCH AS PANHANDLING, LOITERING, AND SOLICITATION AND ARE IN CONTACT WITH PEACE OFFICERS IF A SITUATION REQUIRES ACTION.Expenses $3,992,927
- HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY (WINTERLAND) - WINTERLAND IS ONE OF CLEVELAND'S MOST BELOVED TRADITIONS AND WELL ATTENDED EVENTS. THE LIGHTS AND DECORATIONS THAT ARE ACTIVATED DURING THIS HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY CREATE A FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE IN PUBLIC SQUARE AND PLAYHOUSE SQUARE TO ACCOMPANY THE FULL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES THAT CONTINUE DOWNTOWN THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON. DCA HAS PROUDLY BEEN AT THE HELM OF WINTERLAND SINCE 1998. THE PROGRAM IS BOTH MORE ECONOMICAL FOR THE ALLIANCE AND MANAGEABLE FOR VISITORS, WHILE PROVIDING A SPECTACULAR HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE FOR THE GREATER CLEVELAND COMMUNITY. WINTERLAND ATTRACTS AN ESTIMATED 30,000 VISITORS DOWNTOWN EACH YEAR. WE CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND BUILD OUR STRONG PARTNERSHIPS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR THAT MAKE THE EVENT POSSIBLE. THE WINTERLAND COMMITTEE WE ORGANIZE WORKS HARD TO COLLABORATE WITH VENUES AND VENDORS TO DESIGN A DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE THAT WILL ATTRACT LOCAL PARTICIPANTS, AS WELL AS VISITORS FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND STATE. WINTERLAND IS A FAMILY-ORIENTED INITIATIVE THAT AIMS TO MAKE IT EASY AND APPEALING FOR FAMILIES TO SPEND AN ENTIRE DAY AND EVENING DOWNTOWN.Expenses $369,289
- Expenses $3,716,560 · grants $121,635 · revenue $693,829
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1775903
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,335,670
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,039,850
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,039,850 | $8,800,441 | $4,335,670 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,819,719 | $11,607,895 | $3,386,568 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $10,662,475 | $11,773,919 | $3,608,248 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 34-1775903).
Questions about DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE is 34-1775903.
- Is DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE 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 DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHAEL DEEMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 36 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $262,500 (MICHAEL DEEMER, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,039,850, expenses of $8,800,441 and total assets of $4,335,670 at year end.
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