Nonprofit · EIN 83-4007897
USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $421,232 | $656,538 | -$235,306 | $1,933,124 | $144,383 | $1,788,741 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $991,976 | $455,866 | $536,110 | $2,068,379 | $0 | $2,068,379 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $455,794
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $16,989
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$51,551
- Other revenue
- -$51,551
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $71,832
- Other salaries and wages
- $131,786
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $222,248
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,770
- Accounting fees
- $12,600
- Travel
- $30,526
- Depreciation
- $56,905
- Program services (functional)
- $122,293
- Management and general (functional)
- $534,245
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,068,379
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,933,124
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $144,383
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,788,741
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $243,867
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,788,741
- Gross receipts
- $577,169
- Employees
- 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W CRAIG BASHEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD DECARLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES FOLK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRIS GARAZATUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JERMEY KOMASZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR BENJAMIN E BARAN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN MIHALIK POTOCZAK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KEVIN PRATHER | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PREVITS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARESE PURNELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| DWIGHT SHEPHERD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT STALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLLEEN G THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL DOVILLA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $71,329 |
| CHRIS GARAZATUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAIA HANSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN E BARAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PETER B COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNIE SCHWARZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLLEEN G THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DWIGHT SHEPHERD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD DECARLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| W CRAIG BASHEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY KOMASZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVEN PRATHER | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JAMES FOLK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KAREN MIHALIK POTOCZAK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LARESE B PURNELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 LAKESIDE AVE E STE 1520, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1193
- In care of
- % JIM FOLK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RICHARD DECARLO, 1001 LAKESIDE AVE SUITE 1520, CLEVELAND, OH 44114
- Signed the 990
- RICHARD DECARLO, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (216) 789-2139
- Website
- WWW.USSCLEVELAND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCMANAMON & CO LLC
Mission
TO SEND USS CLEVELAND TO THE FLEET WITH THE GREATEST START POSSIBLE, TO SUPPORT THE SHIP AND CREW THROUGHOUT HER SERVICE LIFE, AND TO WELCOME HER HOM TO CLEVELAND AT THE COMPLETION OF HER NAVAL SERVICE.
Program accomplishments
- 1.LONE SAILOR PARK: THE MONUMENT WAS FORMALLY PLACED AT THE LAKEFRONT AND INTRODUCED TO THE COMMUNITY IN OCTOBER. THIS WAS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENT OF THE YEAR, FULLY FUNDED THROUGH DONATIONS-TO AND EFFORTS-OF THE BOARD AND SELECT VOLUNTEERS. IT IS INTENDED TO MEMORIALIZE THE SEA SERVICES, AND IN FACT ALL MILITARY BRANCHES, WHILE ENHANCING THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, CUYAHOGA COUNTY AND REALLY ALL OHIO AS WELL AS OUR NATION AT LARGE. OUR LONE SAILOR PARK WOULD GO ON TO BE RECOGNIZED AS AN AWARD- WINNING DESIGN. 2.NAVY BALL - OCTOBER, WE ORGANIZED AND "SPONSORED" THE 300 SEAT EVENT AND FUND RAISER AT AVIATOR EVENT CENTER. 3.FUND RAISING - ONGOING DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS CONTINUE 365. SEE OUR GENERAL LEDGER AND FINANCIALS FOR DETAILS. THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH BRINGS OUR MISSION TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BUSINESS AND GENERAL PUBLIC COMMUNITIES. STEWARDSHIP OF DONATIONS IS A PARAMOUNT TASK WHICH WE ADMINISTER WITH CONSCIENCE AND DETERMINATION. 4.THE BEGINNING OF A REORGANIZATION THAT MANIFESTED ITSELF IN 2025. THIS IN PREPARATION FOR A BUSY YEAR AND IMPROVING THE OVERALL ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOUNDATION. 5.VARIOUS SMALLER EVENTS THAT RECOGNIZED THE CREW OF LCS-31. THIS IS OUR MISSION, SO ANY AND ALL SUCH GATHERINGS, SMALLER SPONSORSHIPS AND HOSTED EVENTS ARE IN SUPPORT OF THE CREW AND THE COMMAND TRIAD (SHIP'S SKIPPER, XO AND CHIEF OF THE BOAT) 6.REVIEW AND EDIT OUR FOUNDATION BYLAWS. I INTRODUCED THE NEED FOR A "SCRUBBING" OF OUR BYLAWS AFTER FIVE (5) YEARS OF OPERATIONS AS AN APPROPRIATE STEP TO ASSURE WE REMAIN VIGILANT OF CIRCUMSTANCES OVER TIME. RECOMMENDATIONS WERE MADE AND PRESENTED TO THE THEN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION. 7.SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS, AND ALSO SPECIAL MEETINGS WHEN REQUIRED, TO MEET OUR EXPECTATIONS AND CADENCE AS SET FORWARD IN OUR BYLAWS. A QUORUM IS ALWAYS MET IN ORDER TO PROCEED. 8.RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING OF ADDITIONAL (AND BACKFILL) BOARD MEMBERS.Expenses $122,293
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
- 83-4007897
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,933,124
- Income (IRS master file)
- $577,169
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $421,232 | $656,538 | $1,933,124 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $991,976 | $455,866 | $2,068,379 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $999,228 | $646,660 | $1,639,267 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 83-4007897).
Questions about USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION is 83-4007897.
- Is USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does USS CLEVELAND LEGACY 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 USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION 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 USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION 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 USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RICHARD DECARLO.
- Who are the officers and directors of USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $421,232, expenses of $656,538 and total assets of $1,933,124 at year end.
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