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Nonprofit · EIN 82-4736237

CGLR FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44106

Financials

$1M$907K2023$909K$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CGLR FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$908,548$1,547,623-$639,075$1,005,541$56,951$948,590
March 31, 2024990$1,019,852$907,291$112,561$1,695,975$108,310$1,587,665
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$901,723
of which government grants
$5,000
Program service revenue
$6,825
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$333,699
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$136,521
Other salaries and wages
$221,032
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$386,772
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$25,831
Depreciation
$137,479
Program services (functional)
$1,364,871
Management and general (functional)
$182,752

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,695,975
Total assets, end of year
$1,005,541
Total liabilities, end of year
$56,951
Net assets, end of year
$948,590
Land, buildings and equipment
$483,104
Net assets without donor restrictions
$32,349
Net assets with donor restrictions
$916,241
Gross receipts
$908,548
Employees
4
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2017
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LORA SHRAKECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$120,533$11,210
BRIAN AMESCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARIE HELENE SICARDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
STEPHEN PETRASVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MATT MCCURDYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
PETER DRUMMONDSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
LORA K SHRAKESENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$114,210$0$6,958
MARK FISHERPRESIDENT & C.E.O.
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$101,318$0
BRIAN AMESCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
STEVE PETRASVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
MARIE-HELENE SICARDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
MATT MCCURDYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
JEFFREY WEISSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11075 EAST BOULEVARD ROOM, CLEVELAND, OH 44106-0000
In care of
% MARK FISHER
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
11079 East Blvd, Cleveland OH 44106
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LORA SHRAKE, 11075 EAST BOULEVARD 226A, CLEVELAND, OH 441060000
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Mark Fisher, 3247 Clearwater Crescent, Ottawa Ontario K1V 7S3, CA
Signed the 990
LORA SHRAKE, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Phone
(773) 900-1370
Return prepared by
SKODY SCOT & CO CPAS PC

Mission

THE CGLR FOUNDATION BRINGS TOGETHER GREAT LAKES LEADERS FROM GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, ACADEMIA, AND THE NONPROFIT SECTOR TOGETHER TO FIND NEW WAYS OF HARNESSING THE REGION'S ECONOMIC STRENGTHS, IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF THE REGION'S CITIZENS, AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS, AND AWARENESS BUILDING ACTIVITIES.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CONFERENCES AND MEETINGSTHE CGLR FOUNDATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CGLR CANADA FOUNDATION, HOSTED THE GREAT LAKES SUSTAINABLE GROWTH FORUM IN TORONTO FROM JUNE 26-28, 2024. HUNDREDS OF BUSINESS LEADERS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, THOUGHT-LEADERS AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS FROM THE BI-NATIONAL GREAT LAKES ECONOMIC REGION ATTENDED THE TICKETED EVENT AND DISCUSSED COSIO-ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES FACING THE GREAT LAKES REGION. IN ADDITION TO THE FORUM, A SERIES OF BUSINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY FREE WEBINARS AND MEETINGS WERE HOSTED ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS, FROM WATER STEWARDSHIP AND REGIONAL DECARBONIZATION, TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS AND PLASTIC POLLUTION AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY.
    Expenses $92,115 · revenue $6,825
  • POLICY, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMSDURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-25, THE CGLR FOUNDATION CONTINUED DEVELOPING THE CIRCULAR GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE, WHICH BRINGS COMPANIES TOGETHER WITH GOVERNMENT, ACADEMIC, AND NONPROFIT LEADERS TO FORGE A FUTURE WITHOUT MATERIAL WASTE AND POLLUTION, STARTING WITH PLASTIC. THE INITIATIVE CONTINUED IMPLEMENTING ITS STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN, LAUNCHING PILOT PROJECTS AND DEVELOPING OUTREACH MATERIALS. IT ALSO WORKED TO EXPAND ITS GREAT LAKES PLASTIC CLEANUP THAT WORKS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO REMOVE LITTER AND WASTE USING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES. DURING THE YEAR, THE CGLR FOUNDATION ALSO LAUNCHED ITS GREAT LAKES WATER INNOVATION AND STEWARDSHIP EXCHANGE, AN INITIATIVE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER MULTI-STAKEHOLDER GROUPS TO ADVANCE RESPONSIBLE WATER USE AND SUPPORT OPERATIONAL WATER EFFICIENCIES.
    Expenses $1,272,756 · grants $333,699

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-4736237
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
2019
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,005,541
Income (IRS master file)
$908,548

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025–––IRS
990March 2024–––IRS
990March 2023$2,015,588$727,753$1,601,780IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Mark Fisher
March 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 CGLR FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of CGLR FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CGLR FOUNDATION is 82-4736237.
Is CGLR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to CGLR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CGLR 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 CGLR FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CGLR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CGLR FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names LORA SHRAKE.
Who are the officers and directors of CGLR FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,533 (LORA SHRAKE, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER).
How much revenue does CGLR FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $908,548, expenses of $1,547,623 and total assets of $1,005,541 at year end.

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