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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1191643

COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC

Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45204

Financials

$1.8M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,834,492$1,825,169$9,323$3,730,426$58,026$3,672,400
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,620,610
of which government grants
$168,790
Program service revenue
$255,222
Investment income
$21,885
Net gain from sales of assets
$39
Net income from fundraising events
-$63,725
Other revenue
-$63,225

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$71,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$200,616
Other salaries and wages
$717,284
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,114,551
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,265
Accounting fees
$30,550
Occupancy
$167,551
Travel
$8,102
Depreciation
$141,534
Program services (functional)
$1,673,816
Management and general (functional)
$45,523
Fundraising (functional)
$105,830

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,657,759
Total assets, end of year
$3,730,426
Total liabilities, end of year
$58,026
Net assets, end of year
$3,672,400
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,833,081
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,265,834
Net assets with donor restrictions
$406,566
Gross receipts
$1,912,025
Employees
19
Volunteers
152
Year formed
2014
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Mary DelaneyExecutive Director
Officer
40$97,747$15,164
Emily EskridgeCFO
Officer
40$80,461$7,244
Marisha DavisTrustee
Trustee or director
1$800$0
Doug CushmanTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Jennifer FishwickTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brian BorcherdingTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jim DaffinTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jai'La NoredChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Terrance HarrisonTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Matthew StrangeVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Rossana StettlerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Matthew GoodSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Caitlin BehleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ebony ButtsTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Basette Smith IITrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2104 SAINT MICHAEL ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45204-1916
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mary Delaney, 2104 Saint Michael Street, Cincinnati, OH 45204
Signed the 990
Mary Delaney, Executive Director
Phone
(513) 244-2214
Return prepared by
Barnes Dennig & Co LTD

Mission

To build a thriving and more just community, Community Matters goes beyond the traditional nonprofit model by forming partnerships with our neighbors instead of viewing them only as clients to be provided a service. We believe our neighbors are experts in the needs and strengths of our community and should be the primary voice advocating for community needs and leading community initiatives.Alongside our neighbors, Community Matters currently focuses on four pillars of work: 1) Family Sustainability, all families have the resources to achieve their goals; 2) Education Pathways, adult learners have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills; 3) Community Leadership, residents spearhead community development and hold power in community institutions; and 4) Neighborhood Development, Lower Price Hill is an affordable and vibrant place to live.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Education Pathways The Education Pathways pillar seeks to ensure that all people in our community have access to the education necessary to accomplish their goals. Each year, we partner with 300-400 adult learners and offer free one-on-one tutoring to help them reach their goals to earn a high school equivalency, enroll and succeed in college, and advance their careers.
    Expenses $607,056 · revenue $85,989
  • Family Sustainability The Family Sustainability pillar exists to ensure that all families have the resources to achieve their goals. Each year, the Opportunity Hub program partners with 600 families as they navigate crises, stabilize after a crisis, and connect with opportunities that sustain their families long-term. Our Family Sustainability work also includes the Community Market, a choice food pantry supporting neighbors with non-perishable and fresh foods, personal care products, and household items.
    Expenses $496,926 · grants $71,500
  • Neighborhood Development The Neighborhood Development pillar exists to ensure that all residents have affordable, high-quality housing, opportunities for resident-led businesses, and access to positive public spaces.Key investment areas include the Washing Well laundromat, a community led, affordable laundromat; The Sanctuary, a community event center; LPH Thrives, affordable housing and resident-owned business development; and Community Supported Housing, providing housing to our most vulnerable neighbors.
    Expenses $338,743 · revenue $158,473
  • Community Leadership The Community Leadership pillar invests directly in our neighbors as organizers and leaders of community initiatives. Within these initiatives, and across our entire organization, we are committed to evaluating existing power structures, engaging with our community, and compensating all people for their expertise and time. Current initiatives include The Collective, a group of residents who facilitate creative, community-based activities; the LPH Community Gardens and Clean & Green Team, projects where residents lead the upkeep of our community gardens and beautify the neighborhood; and the Neighborhood Action Team, a coalition of residents who organize community voice and develop community initiatives.
    Expenses $231,091 · revenue $10,760

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.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1191643
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
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,730,426
Income (IRS master file)
$1,912,025

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$1,284,874$1,759,102$3,821,100IRS
990June 2022$1,389,647$1,206,059$1,323,977IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC is 47-1191643.
Is COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC 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 COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC 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 COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC 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 COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Mary Delaney.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,747 (Mary Delaney, Executive Director).
How much revenue does COMMUNITY MATTERS CINCINNATI INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,834,492, expenses of $1,825,169 and total assets of $3,730,426 at year end.

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