Nonprofit · EIN 34-1884733
GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Also known as GREATER CLEVELAND FILM COMMISSION
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,145,507 | $959,676 | $185,831 | $892,041 | $655,558 | $236,483 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $662,379 | $1,009,695 | -$347,316 | $715,453 | $664,801 | $50,652 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,110,891
- of which government grants
- $516,231
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $34,616
- Other revenue
- $34,616
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $312,009
- Other salaries and wages
- $287,808
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $752,085
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,950
- Occupancy
- $50,497
- Travel
- $10,346
- Depreciation
- $4,601
- Program services (functional)
- $788,629
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,564
- Fundraising (functional)
- $100,483
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $715,453
- Total assets, end of year
- $892,041
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $655,558
- Net assets, end of year
- $236,483
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,504
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $177,264
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $59,219
- Gross receipts
- $1,151,463
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Garvey | President Officer | 40 | $152,125 | $38,506 |
| Seema Jayaswal | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $117,636 | $16,683 |
| Sarah Melamed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ DiSanto | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Goodman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Haught | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Mullin Federico | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Oppenheim | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Price | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David St Pierre | Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trisha Bose | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Esha Hand | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Machelle Syx | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcie Goodman | Ex Officio Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Dieringer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Allison Smith Newsome | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mario Hairston | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Gilmore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Temperly | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Lucarelli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Willner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Lucarelli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sue Ann Philippbar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Mangan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Olusegun Ishmael MD MBA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Garvey | President effective October 2021 Officer | 40 | $149,625 | $35,588 |
| Seema Jayaswal | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $113,636 | $16,510 |
| Sarah Melamed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ DiSanto | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Goodman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Haught | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Mullin Federico | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Oppenheim | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Price | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis Roche | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David St Pierre | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Wright | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trisha Bose | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Esha Hand | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Machelle Syx | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcie Goodman | Ex Officio Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Dieringer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Smith Newsome | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mario Hairston | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Ferraro | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Gilmore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Temperly | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Lucarelli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron Willner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 526 SUPERIOR AVE STE 350, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1998
- In care of
- % LESLIE GRAF
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Bill Garvey, 526 Superior Avenue, Suite 350, Cleveland, OH 44114
- Signed the 990
- Bill Garvey, President
- Phone
- (216) 623-3910
- Website
- www.clevelandfilm.com
Mission
To promote the increase of media production in Northeast Ohio using effective strategies for attraction and workforce development including building an artistic infrastructure through film, achieve increased economic development in Northeast Ohio by using the artistic and culturally enriching activities of film and other media production to strengthen the workforce, support the media production industry and attract media production to the region.
Program accomplishments
- The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) is the only 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to driving economic development and job creation by cultivating a robust film and television industry in Northeast Ohio. From 2009 to 2020, media projects in Ohio generated over $1.1 billion in economic impact and created 6,192 full-time equivalent jobs. GCFC's work drives a large percentage of Ohio's film tax incentive spending and job creation to Greater Cleveland. In 2024, GCFC booked six productions in NE Ohio with total combined budgets of $77.8 Million to film in Northeast Ohio. Productions hired 2,926 crew, 2,570 Background Actors, & 406 Vendors. They also booked almost 31,000 hotel room nights with $4.5 million in hotel room night spending in 2024. COMPLETED NE WHAT WE DO * Advocate for public policy that drives production spending and hiring to Northeast Ohio * Actively pursue media production business by building relationships with producers and production studios * Provide a one-stop-shop supporting local, national and international filmmakers * Connect producers directly to local cast, crew, and vendors * Develop and host workforce training programs (Production Assistant Workshops, craft-specific workshops, Lectures, and Internships) * Host film screenings and networking mixers to build a stronger local workforce relationships * Visit us at https://www.clevelandfilm.com/Expenses $788,629
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
- 34-1884733
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $892,041
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,151,463
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,145,507 | $959,676 | $892,041 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $662,379 | $1,009,695 | $715,453 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $889,604 | $845,314 | $1,083,741 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 34-1884733).
Questions about GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is 34-1884733.
- Is GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Bill Garvey.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 26 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $152,125 (Bill Garvey, President).
- How much revenue does GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,145,507, expenses of $959,676 and total assets of $892,041 at year end.
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