Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014 , and ending 12-31-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GLOBAL CLEVELAND
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
200 PUBLIC SQUARE NO 150
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CLEVELAND, OH44114
D Employer identification number

27-5245539
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,192,866
F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID FLESHLER
200 PUBLIC SQUARE NO 150
CLEVELAND,OH44114
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.GLOBALCLEVELAND.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 2011
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: INITIATIVES ATTRACT, CONNECT, & WELCOME NEWCOMERS (IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES) TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE REGION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 30
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 30
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 9
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 270
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,005,992 1,192,866
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,138 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 0 0
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 1,008,130 1,192,866
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 503,811 499,259
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet41,609    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 317,055 715,546
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 820,866 1,214,805
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 187,264 -21,939
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,441,087 1,346,051
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 241,052 167,955
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,200,035 1,178,096
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: GLOBAL CLEVELAND IS AN ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ACTIVELY ATTRACTING NEWCOMERS, AND WELCOMING AND CONNECTING THEM BOTH ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY TO THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT GREATER CLEVELAND.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,026,635 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
DURING FY2014 GLOBAL CLEVELAND REFINED ITS PROGRAM FOCUS -- ATTRACTING NEWCOMERS TO GREATER CLEVELAND BECAME THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP PRIORITY. THE CENTRAL COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TALENT ATTRACTION STRATEGY IS THE GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S NEW WEBSITE. LAUNCHED IN JANUARY 2014, THIS DYNAMIC, NEW, MULTI-LINGUAL PORTAL IS DESIGNED TO REACH A GLOBAL TALENT POOL AND CONNECT THEM TO GREATER CLEVELAND'S JOB AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES. THIS WEBSITE HAS BECOME A VALUABLE TALENT RECRUITMENT TOOL THAT ENABLES AREA EMPLOYERS TO EXPAND THEIR MARKETING EFFORTS TO APPEAL TO TOP TALENT. IT ALSO HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCE, SERVING AS A "ONE STOP SHOP" TO ATTRACT, WELCOME, AND CONNECT NEWCOMERS TO THE PEOPLE, PLACES, AND SERVICES THEY CARE ABOUT MOST.GLOBAL CLEVELAND ALSO EXPANDED ITS WELCOMING INITIATIVE BY PARTNERING WITH CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS FOR CITY OF CLEVELAND TO CONDUCT A SERIES OF COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY. THESE CONVERSATIONS PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS WAYS IN WHICH CLEVELANDERS COULD WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE A MORE WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, GLOBAL CLEVELAND HAS TRIED TO REVERSE THE DEVASTATING ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SIXTY YEARS OF JOB LOSS AND POPULATION DECLINE IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND AND NORTHEAST OHIO. FACING A BLEAK ECONOMY AND EVEN MORE JOB LOSSES, IN 2011, CLEVELAND'S CORPORATE, CIVIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TOOK AGGRESSIVE ACTION AND CREATED GLOBAL CLEVELAND - A NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO INCREASE POPULATION, STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND GENERATE PROSPERITY FOR THE ENTIRE REGION. RICHEY PIIPARINEN IS THE SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE AND DIRECTOR AT THE CENTER FOR POPULATION DYNAMICS AT CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY'S MAXINE GOODMAN LEVIN COLLEGE OF URBAN AFFAIRS. HIS RESEARCH HAS HELPED GLOBAL CLEVELAND UNDERSTAND THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE ISSUE. POPULATIONS GROW FOR TWO REASONS: 1) THERE ARE MORE BIRTHS THAN DEATHS TAKING PLACE; AND2) THERE IS GREATER IN-MIGRATION THAN OUT-MIGRATION, IN OTHER WORDS MORE PEOPLE ARE MOVING INTO THAN LEAVING A GIVEN CITY OR REGION.IN 2014 THE BOARD WORKED WITH PIIPARINEN ON A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS TO DETERMINE HOW GLOBAL CLEVELAND COULD BEST IMPACT POPULATION FLOW AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE REGION. THIS EXERCISE PRODUCED A STRATEGIC PLAN THAT NOT ONLY ALIGNS WITH CURRENT RESEARCH BUT ALSO INCORPORATES ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE AND POPULATION GROWTH STRATEGIES THAT WILL REINFORCE POSITIVE DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS.AT GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S NOVEMBER 20, 2014, BOARD MEETING, PIIPARINEN CITED NEW RESEARCH THAT CHALLENGED GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S BOARD AND STAFF TO REEXAMINE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE CORRELATION BETWEEN POPULATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. PIIPARINEN'S DATA SHOWS A MAJOR SHIFT IN CLEVELAND'S DEMOGRAPHICS. CLEVELAND'S ECONOMY IS GROWING, IN SPITE OF ITS POPULATION DECLINE. INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGHER SKILLS AND HIGHER SALARIES ARE MOVING INTO CLEVELAND, REPLACING INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER SKILLS AND LOWER SALARIES WHO ARE LEAVING THE CITY. THIS POPULATION SHIFT HAS INCREASED CLEVELAND'S PER CAPITA INCOME. THE POSITIVE NET RESULT HAS BOOSTED THE CITY'S ECONOMY AND CONTRIBUTED TO AN IMPROVED PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE CITY BY ITS RESIDENTS. INASMUCH AS GLOBAL CLEVELAND WOULD LIKE TO TAKE CREDIT FOR THIS TREND, NO SINGLE ENTITY CAN LAY CLAIM TO THIS RECENT POPULATION SHIFT OR THE RESULTING POSITIVE EFFECT ON CLEVELAND'S ECONOMY. IN HIS THOUGHT-PROVOKING BOOK, THE TIPPING POINT: HOW LITTLE THINGS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE, MALCOLM GLADWELL DEFINES A TIPPING POINT AS "THE MOMENT OF CRITICAL MASS, THE THRESHOLD, THE BOILING POINT." GLADWELL'S DEFINITION PROVIDES A MEANINGFUL CONTEXT FOR UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S WORK IN RELATIONSHIP TO POPULATION DYNAMICS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. FOR CLEVELAND TO REACH WHAT GLADWELL CALLS, "THE MOMENT OF CRITICAL MASS," ITS CIVIC LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS MUST FIRST EMBRACE THE REALITIES ABOUT THE CURRENT DEMOGRAPHIC COMPOSITION OF CLEVELAND AND THE REGION, AFTER WHICH IT CAN EMBARK ON A COORDINATED EFFORT THAT WILL CONVERT THOUSANDS OF POINTS OF CONTACT INTO POSITIVE ENERGY, FORWARD MOVEMENT AND GROWTH. IN 2014 GLOBAL CLEVELAND CONTINUED ITS PROGRAMMATIC EFFORTS TO ATTRACT NEWCOMERS, CONNECT THEM TO THE REGION'S OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATE A WELCOMING PLACE FOR ALL. GLOBAL CLEVELAND IS USING PIIPARINEN'S RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES, GLEANED FROM OTHER MIDWEST METRO AREAS, TO CREATE MOMENTUM AND A GROUNDSWELL OF SUPPORT FOR A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT TO INCREASE THE REGION'S TALENT POOL, WHICH WILL BRING SKILLS, EXPERTISE, AND ENERGY TO FILL OPEN JOBS, SEED NEW COMPANIES AND ADD DIVERSITY TO OUR REGION: WHILE MUCH WORK REMAINS TO BE DONE, GLOBAL CLEVELAND IS PLEASED TO REPORT THE CONSIDERABLE FORWARD PROGRESS THAT WAS MADE DURING THE YEAR IN AN EFFORT TO MEET THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: I. TO CONNECT AND CONVENE: GLOBAL CLEVELAND CONNECTED AND CONVENED GREATER CLEVELAND BUSINESSES, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND MULTICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP ATTRACT NEWCOMERS, BOTH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC, THAT WILL SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND TALENT NEEDS OF THE REGION'S BUSINESSES, INDUSTRIES, AND COMMUNITIES. 1. GLOBALCLEVELAND.ORGCOMMUNICATION EFFORTS FOCUSED ON CREATING A DYNAMIC NEW WEBSITE, GLOBALCLEVELAND.ORG. THE ORGANIZATION'S ONE-STOP ONLINE PORTAL ATTRACTED 43,340 VISITORS, SIXTY-SEVEN PERCENT (29,038) WERE NEW VISITORS TO THE WEBSITE. 2) ACCESS TO JOBS PROVED TO BE THE GREATEST SINGLE DRIVER OF WEBSITE TRAFFIC; OF THE 89,445 PAGE VIEWS, FOURTEEN PERCENT OF THE PAGE VIEWS WERE RELATED TO FINDING JOBS. VISITORS FOUND TENS OF THOUSANDS OF POSTED JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ACCESS TO WWW.OHIOMEANSJOBS.COM, THE STATE'S DYNAMIC JOB BOARD POWERED BY MONSTER.COM. THIS WEBSITE AGGREGATES JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION, AND ALLOWS EMPLOYERS TO POST OPEN JOBS AND JOBSEEKERS TO POST THEIR RESUMES. 3) GLOBAL CLEVELAND HAS DEVELOPED AN AGGRESSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY TO DRIVE TRAFFIC TO GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S WEBSITE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-WIDE ATTRACTION, WELCOMING AND CONNECTION EFFORTS, AND PROMOTE POSITIVE MESSAGES ABOUT THE REGION'S ASSETS AS WELL AS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2014, THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL CAPTIVE AUDIENCE, ACROSS ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, INCREASED BY 105%.B. MAY 1ST TALENT ATTRACTION LAUNCH AT THE CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTERDURING THE FISCAL YEAR, GLOBAL CLEVELAND OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED GREATER CLEVELAND'S FIRST REGION-WIDE TALENT ATTRACTION CAMPAIGN:1) GLOBAL CLEVELAND CONVENED OVER 1000 CIVIC, ACADEMIC, ETHNIC, BUSINESS, PHILANTHROPIC AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY LEADERS FOR A RECEPTION AT THE CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER. AT THE EVENT, 464 ATTENDEES AGREED TO BECOME "ADVOCATES" FOR GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S WORLDWIDE TALENT ATTRACTION INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S NEW PORTAL AS A REGIONAL MARKETING AND TALENT RECRUITMENT TOOL. AN ADDITIONAL 123 ATTENDEES PLEDGED TO VOLUNTEER WITH GLOBAL CLEVELAND.2) OHIO GOVERNOR JOHN R. KASICH AND CITY OF CLEVELAND MAYOR FRANK G. JACKSON ENDORSED GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S TALENT ATTRACTION AND CONNECTION STRATEGIES AND PROMOTED THE ORGANIZATION'S INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO ATTRACTING HIGH-SKILLED TALENT TO FILL THE REGION'S OPEN JOBS.3) JOBSOHIO PRESIDENT JOHN MINOR VALIDATED GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S WORK WITH AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT, CONTRIBUTING $750,000 TO GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S ATTRACTION CAMPAIGN, AND EXPRESSED HOPES THAT GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S MODEL COULD BECOME A PROTOTYPE FOR SIMILAR TALENT ATTRACTION EFFORTS IN OTHER PARTS OF THE STATE. 4) FORTY-TWO ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATED IN GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S COMMUNITY PARTNER CENTER, WHICH FOCUSED ON PROVIDING HELPFUL RESOURCES ON LIVING AND WORKING IN THE REGION.5) EIGHTEEN COMPANIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, OVER HALF OF THEM FIRST TIME DONORS, PURCHASED SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S TALENT ATTRACTION CAMPAIGN. 6) THIRTEEN INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL GROUPS PERFORMED THROUGHOUT THE EVENING.C. JUNE 26TH WASHINGTON, D.C. ROADSHOWGLOBAL CLEVELAND'S TALENT ATTRACTION CAMPAIGN WAS INTRODUCED TO A NATIONAL AUDIENCE AT A RECEPTION, WHICH WAS HELD AT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB IN WASHINGTON, D.C.: 1) OVER 200 GUESTS ATTENDED, NEARLY ALL OF THEM WERE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WITH CLEVELAND CONNECTIONS, OUR TARGET MARKET.2) GREATER CLEVELAND'S TALENT ATTRACTION MESSAGE WAS WELL RECEIVED. PRESIDENT JOY ROLLER EXPLAINED GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S MISSION AND THE REGION'S NEED FOR HIGH-SKILLED TALENT TO FILL THE THOUSANDS OF OPEN JOBS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet1,026,635
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................ Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
9
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
9
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2014)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
30
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
30
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
OH
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletPAMELA M HOLMES CFO

200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 150
CLEVELAND,OH44114 (216) 472-3282
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ALBERT RATNER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) MARI GALINDO-DASILVA........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) RADHIKA REDDY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) DAVID FLESHLER........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) BOB ROSING........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) JUDGE DAN POLSTER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) DANIEL WALSH JR........................................................................
TREASURER AND VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(8) EDWARD BELL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) DOUGLAS BUGIE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) ROBERT BRIGGS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) MARGARET WONG........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) OREN BARATZ........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(13) JOSEPH CABRAL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) WILLIAM GARY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) FRED GEIS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) THOMAS TOMASULA JR........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) THOMAS WALTERMIRE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2014)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) VALARIE MCCALL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) TOM ADLER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) RONALD B RICHARD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) GARY HANSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) CAROLYN BULLER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) CHARLES CHAIKIN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) SAM MCNULTY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) MARSHA MOCKABEE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) NEIL MOHNEY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) BAIJU SHAH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) NORMAN STEINER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) CATHERINE WURTS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) SHEILA WRIGHT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) JOY ROLLER........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 60.00
.......................   		    X       149,602 0 23,211
(32) PAMELA HOLMES........................................................................
CFO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       69,602 0 16,735
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 219,204 0 39,946
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
UNCOMNTV NETWORK LLC

2472 EAST 126TH STREET
CLEVELAND,OH44120 		MARKETING AND WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 111,194
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Form 990 (2014)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 850,000
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		342,866
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,192,866
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet        
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 1,192,866 0 0 0
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Form 990 (2014)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 219,204 164,108 39,382 15,714
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 207,947 200,188 7,759  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 41,078 34,916 4,519 1,643
10 Payroll taxes ........... 31,030 15,823 11,405 3,802
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,850 1,585 198 67
c Accounting ........... 25,851 11,348 13,969 534
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 262,719 225,277 28,086 9,356
12 Advertising and promotion .... 85,808 85,047 571 190
13 Office expenses ....... 55,467 35,017 15,297 5,153
14 Information technology ...... 13,695 11,737 1,465 493
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 41,670 35,419 4,584 1,667
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 156,653 154,342 1,733 578
20 Interest ........... 6,888 341 6,547  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 58,658 48,585 7,787 2,286
23 Insurance .............. 6,287 2,902 3,259 126
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a
b
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 1,214,805 1,026,635 146,561 41,609
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 94,502 1 374,612
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 1,006,261 3 631,683
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 10,912 9 500
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 520,857
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 196,395 306,942 10c 324,462
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 3,000 14 1,500
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 19,470 15 13,294
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 1,441,087 16 1,346,051
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 38,429 17 47,812
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 202,623 23 120,143
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 241,052 26 167,955
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 193,774 27 546,413
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 1,006,261 28 631,683
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,200,035 33 1,178,096
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,441,087 34 1,346,051
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
1,192,866
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
1,214,805
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-21,939
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,200,035
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,178,096
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GLOBAL CLEVELAND
 
Employer identification number

27-5245539
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total    

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....   1,900,927 336,680 1,005,992 1,192,866 4,436,465
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3   1,900,927 336,680 1,005,992 1,192,866 4,436,465
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 22,412
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 4,414,053
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..   1,900,927 336,680 1,005,992 1,192,866 4,436,465
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..     3,258     3,258
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 4,439,723
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 7
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Name of the organization
GLOBAL CLEVELAND
 
Employer identification number

27-5245539
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
GLOBAL CLEVELAND
  		Employer identification number

27-5245539
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 3
Name of organization
GLOBAL CLEVELAND
  		Employer identification number

27-5245539
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 4
Name of organization
GLOBAL CLEVELAND
  		Employer identification number

27-5245539
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GLOBAL CLEVELAND
 
Employer identification number

27-5245539
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   249,672 124,863 124,809
d Equipment ................   210,044 50,355 159,689
e Other .................   61,141 21,177 39,964
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 324,462
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 1,230,523
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 37,657
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 37,657
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 1,192,866
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 1,192,866
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 1,252,462
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 37,657
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 37,657
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 1,214,805
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 1,214,805
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION WAS INCORPORATED AS A 501(C)3 IN 2011 AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS BEFORE 2011 BY TAXING AUTHORITIES IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE THE ORGANIZATION HAS FILED RETURNS. THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATES AT EACH BALANCE SHEET DATE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, IF ANY, TO DETERMINE THE NEED TO RECORD LIABILITIES FOR TAXES, PENALTIES, AND INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY IS TO RECORD INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS AS INCOME TAX EXPENSE. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO ACCRUED TAXES, INTEREST OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ESTIMATES THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFIT WILL NOT CHANGE SIGNIFICANTLY WITHIN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GLOBAL CLEVELAND
 
Employer identification number

27-5245539
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1JOY ROLLERPRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 149,602
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		23,211
...............................
0 		172,813
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GLOBAL CLEVELAND
 
Employer identification number

27-5245539
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) ROBERT FALLS BOARD MEMBER   ROBERT FALLS, GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR, CEO OF FALLS COMMUNICATIONS, GLOBAL CLEVELAND PURCHASES PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES FROM THIS ORGANIZATION.   No
(2) DANIEL P WALSH BOARD MEMBER   DANIEL P. WALSH, JR., GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR, IS PRESIDENT, THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK - GREATER CLEVELAND REGION, WITH WHICH GLOBAL CLEVELAND HAS BANKING AND BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS AS WELL AS A LINE OF CREDIT.   No
(3) SHANA MARBURY BOARD MEMBER   SHANA MARBURY, GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR, GENERAL COUNCIL OF GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP (GCP). GCP'S AFFILIATE, CLEVELAND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS IS THE "LENDER" FOR GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S OPERATING/CONSTRUCTION LOAN.   No
(4) NORMAN STEINER BOARD MEMBER   NORMAN STEINER, GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR, IS VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO, THE ENTITY FROM WHICH GLOBAL CLEVELAND PURCHASES ITS MEDICAL COVERAGE.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GLOBAL CLEVELAND
 
Employer identification number

27-5245539
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 IN 2014, GLOBAL CLEVELAND COMPLETED A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS THAT HELPED TO BRING GREATER CLARITY AND FOCUS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND GOALS. APPROVED BY THE GLOBAL CLEVELAND BOARD IN MAY 2014, GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S NEW STRATEGIC PLAN INCORPORATES ATTRACTION, CONNECTION AND WELCOMING STRATEGIES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE FLOW OF POPULATION AND STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE REGION. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S WORK WAS FOCUSED ON FOUR MAIN OBJECTIVES: I. TO CONNECT AND CONVENE GREATER CLEVELAND BUSINESSES, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND MULTICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ATTRACT NEWCOMERS, BOTH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC, THAT WILL SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND TALENT NEEDS OF THE REGION'S BUSINESSES, INDUSTRIES, AND COMMUNITIES. II. TO ASSIST NEWCOMERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH ROOTS IN NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE CLEVELAND MSA AND TO CONNECT STUDENTS TO AREA EMPLOYERS TO PREPARE THEM FOR JOBS IN THE REGION AND INSTILL IN THEM A SENSE OF PRIDE AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. III. TO WORK WITH ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE A WELCOMING REGION THAT IS A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE AND AN EMPLOYMENT CULTURE BASED ON MERIT AND OPENNESS, REGARDLESS OF AGE OR LONGEVITY IN CLEVELAND. IV. TO CREATE A BEST PRACTICE MODEL FOR TALENT ATTRACTION FOR THE STATE OF OHIO THAT CAN BE REPLICATED IN OTHER REGIONS OF THE STATE.
PART III, LINE 2 THIS MESSAGE WAS ECHOED BY ENTREPRENEURS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS INCLUDING SHANNON LYONS, DIRECTOR OF LAUNCHHOUSE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, JACK SCHRON, JR. CUYAHOGA COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF JERGENS INC., LES CRUME, DIRECTOR OF SALES FOR JOBSOHIO, AND BAIJU SHAH, GLOBAL CLEVELAND BOARD CHAIRMAN AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BIOMOTIV, LLC, A HEALTHCARE START-UP. 3)OF THE 137 EVENT SURVEYS COMPLETED BY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, 118 RESPONDED "YES" WHEN ASKED, "ARE YOU OPEN TO MOVING TO CLEVELAND?" D.NEW TALENT-EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, GLOBAL CLEVELAND FOCUSED ITS EFFORTS ON ATTRACTING AND CONNECTING HIGH-SKILLED TALENT TO FILL OPEN JOBS FOR AREA EMPLOYERS, PARTICULARLY POSITIONS IN STEM-RELATED (I.E. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS) INDUSTRY SECTORS, WHERE NORTHEAST OHIO BUSINESSES ARE FACED WITH A SHORTAGE OF SKILLED EMPLOYEES. FOLLOWING THIS STRATEGY: 1) OVER 1,300 JOB SEEKERS CONNECTED TO CLEVELAND AREA JOBS THROUGH GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S ONLINE JOB FAIRS, RESOURCES, AND EVENTS. 2) GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S JOB FAIR FOR IT PROFESSIONALS HELD DURING NORTHEAST OHIO SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION (NEOSA) TECH WEEK, ATTRACTED 315 JOBSEEKERS FROM 16 STATES AND ONE FOREIGN COUNTRY. TWENTY-TWO COMPANIES PARTICIPATED IN THIS VIRTUAL JOB FAIR, POSTING A COMBINED 77 POSITIONS. 3) GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S VIRTUAL JOB FAIR, HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL LAUNCH OF GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S TALENT ATTRACTION INITIATIVE ATTRACTED 403 JOBSEEKERS, PROMOTED 213 JOB OPENINGS AT 26 AREA COMPANIES; GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S OUTREACH EFFORTS DREW A GLOBAL TALENT POOL THAT ATTRACTED 150 NEW APPLICATIONS PER COMPANY. 4) "GLOBAL CLEVELAND TALENT CONNECTION", GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S MEMBERS-ONLY LINKEDIN GROUP, WHICH CONNECTS EMPLOYERS AND JOBSEEKERS, ADDED 637 NEW MEMBERS AND BROADCASTED, ON AVERAGE, 911 JOB POSTINGS PER MONTH. II. TO ASSIST NEWCOMERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH ROOTS IN NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE CLEVELAND MSA AND TO CONNECT STUDENTS TO AREA EMPLOYERS TO PREPARE THEM FOR JOBS IN THE REGION AND INSTILL IN THEM A SENSE OF PRIDE AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, GLOBAL CLEVELAND WORKED WITH AREA EMPLOYERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO CONNECT COLLEGE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY FOREIGN-BORN STUDENTS, TO INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS, AND FELLOWSHIPS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO JOBS AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S EFFORTS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY'S DESIRE TO RETAIN YOUNG HIGH-SKILLED TALENT IN THE REGION BROUGHT THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: A. STUDENT CONNECTIONS 1)890 STUDENTS ATTENDED WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, OR PROGRAMS HOSTED BY GLOBAL CLEVELAND. 2)# CHOOSE CLE, GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S NETWORKING EVENT FOR SUMMER INTERNS, CONNECTED 290 CLEVELAND-AREA COLLEGE AND GRADUATE-LEVEL SUMMER INTERNS AFFILIATED WITH PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY SUMMER ON THE CUYAHOGA, CLEVELAND LEADERSHIP CENTER, (I) CLEVELAND, HILLEL, THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, AND NOCHE WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM 44 AREA COMPANIES. THIS EVENT PROVIDED A FUN, RELAXING VENUE FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE FUTURE INTERNSHIPS AND/OR EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES AND A "SCOUTING" OPPORTUNITY TO HELP EMPLOYERS IDENTIFY AND RECRUIT TOP TALENT. 3)170 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY AND 415 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY ATTENDED GLOBAL CLEVELAND-SPONSORED NETWORKING AND JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS HELD AT THEIR RESPECTIVE INSTITUTIONS. 4)66 EMPLOYERS... ENGAGED IN PROGRAMS RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL HIRING AND CONNECTING TALENT TO THE REGION. 5)92 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED THE 3RD ANNUAL HOME SWEET CLEVELAND NETWORKING RECEPTION HOSTED BY GLOBAL CLEVELAND AND CLEVELAND LEADERSHIP CENTER DESIGNED TO CONNECT PROSPECTIVE "BOOMERANGS," WHO WERE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, WITH AREA BUSINESS LEADERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ATTRACTING TOP TALENT AND WILL USE THEIR NETWORK TO CONNECT THEM TO A JOB. B. DIVERSITY TRAINING FOR EMPLOYERS GLOBAL CLEVELAND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DIVERSITY CENTER OF NORTHEAST OHIO, CONDUCTED A SERIES OF FIVE WORKSHOPS FOR AREA EMPLOYERS DURING THE YEAR. 1)91 EMPLOYEES FROM 53 UNIQUE COMPANIES ATTENDED DIVERSITY WORKSHOPS THAT WERE TWO TO FOUR HOURS IN LENGTH AND COVERED A RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING: CULTURAL DIVERSITY 101, UNDERSTANDING UNCONSCIOUS BIAS, SUCCESSFUL DIVERSE TALENT RETENTION, BUSINESS CASE FOR DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION AND INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION. 2)GLOBAL CLEVELAND WAS AWARDED A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT BY JUMPSTART TO INCREASE THE DIVERSITY OF MENTORS, ADVISORS, AND JOBSEEKERS FOR THIRD FRONTIER FUNDED ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPANIES. 3)GLOBAL CLEVELAND IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP AND EMPLOYER RESOURCE COUNCIL (ERC) TO DEVELOP A "GLOBAL EMPLOYER RECOGNITION PROGRAM" THAT WILL RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE BEST-IN-CLASS COMPANIES THAT HIRE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES AND PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES THAT DEMONSTRATE CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
PART III, LINE 2 III. TO WORK WITH ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE A WELCOMING REGION THAT IS A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE AND AN EMPLOYMENT CULTURE BASED ON MERIT AND OPENNESS, REGARDLESS OF AGE OR LONGEVITY IN CLEVELAND. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, GLOBAL CLEVELAND ENGAGED OVER 455 BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE DIALOGUE, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR NEWCOMERS AND RESIDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDED: A. COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS GLOBAL CLEVELAND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD AND CITY COUNCIL, CONDUCTED NINE COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY LEADERS AND RESIDENTS IN A DIALOGUE ABOUT "HOW CAN CLEVELAND BE A MORE WELCOMING CITY?" A TOTAL OF THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT CLEVELAND RESIDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS, WHICH INCLUDED FOUR MEETINGS TO ENGAGE AREA FAITH LEADERS AND LEADERSHIP FROM CLEVELAND'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN, ASIAN, AND HISPANIC COMMUNITIES AND FIVE NEIGHBORHOOD TOWN HALL MEETINGS FOR RESIDENTS WITHIN EACH OF THE CITY'S FIVE POLICE DISTRICTS. A FINAL REPORT WAS PREPARED FOR THE GLOBAL CLEVELAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SHARED WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, WHICH IDENTIFIED THE CENTRAL THEMES AND OFFERED RECOMMENDATIONS TO HELP STRENGTHEN THE CITY'S RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY WELCOMING EFFORTS. B. WELCOME HUBS WITH A STAFF OF NINE PROFESSIONALS AND THREE PART-TIME CONSULTANTS, THE GLOBAL CLEVELAND WELCOME HUB AT 200 PUBLIC SQUARE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE WELCOMING SERVICES TO WALK-IN TRAFFIC AND NEWCOMERS WHILE ALSO SERVING AS THE HUB FOR GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S PROGRAMMING, OPERATIONS, AND TRAINING EFFORTS. GLOBAL CLEVELAND LAUNCHED ITS FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED WELCOME HUB IN THE NOBLE NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY IN CLEVELAND HEIGHTS THROUGH A PILOT COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE HEIGHTS LIBRARIES AND US TOGETHER. THE WELCOME HUB IS LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A LARGE BHUTANESE IMMIGRANT POPULATION. GLOBAL CLEVELAND-TRAINED VOLUNTEERS STAFF THE WELCOME HUB ON TUESDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. SINCE THE HUB'S OPENING IN SEPTEMBER 2014, GLOBAL CLEVELAND VOLUNTEERS HAVE HELPED NINETEEN REFUGEES AND THEIR FAMILIES ACCESS A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING JOB SEARCH, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS AND COACHING SERVICES. GLOBAL CLEVELAND IS CURRENTLY IN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM AND THE CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ABOUT ADDING OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED WELCOME HUBS IN COMMUNITIES WHERE THERE ARE LARGE CONCENTRATIONS OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS. REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM, HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE HISPANIC ALLIANCE ALSO MET WITH GLOBAL CLEVELAND TO DISCUSS THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A WELCOME HUB ON THE NEAR WEST SIDE TO SERVE CLEVELAND'S LARGE HISPANIC COMMUNITY. C. GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S WELCOMING PROGRAMS GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S WELCOMING PROGRAM COLLABORATED WITH A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO ENGAGE AND SUPPORT CLEVELAND'S DIVERSE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING ITS ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN ETHNIC COMMUNITIES. THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE INTERNATIONAL NEWCOMERS WERE MATCHED WITH VOLUNTEERS TO RECEIVE CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE, LANGUAGE PRACTICE, TRANSLATIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN NAVIGATING THEIR NEW HOME. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE GLOBAL CLEVELAND PARTNERED WITH: 1) THE CLEVELAND CULTURAL GARDENS AND THE ONE WORLD FESTIVAL TO SUPPORT CLEVELAND'S ONE WORLD DAY CELEBRATION; 2) CLEVELAND'S LGBT COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE 2014 GAY GAMES; AND 3) THE REFUGEE SERVICES COLLABORATIVE TO SUPPORT REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT - OWNED RESTAURANTS DURING WELCOMING WEEK. D. AFRICAN-AMERICAN INITIATIVE THE INITIATIVE WAS CREATED TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO ATTRACTING AND RETAINING AFRICAN-AMERICAN TALENT. ITS WORK HAS IDENTIFIED THREE MAIN AREAS OF CONCERN: 1) INCREASING THE NUMBER OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS SERVING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, 2) CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP, AND, 3) BECOMING A WELCOMING CITY. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THIS GROUP WILL BE REFERRED TO GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S NEW POLICY COMMITTEE TO BE TURNED INTO ACTION ITEMS FOR THE BOARD. E. ASIAN INITIATIVE GLOBAL CLEVELAND STAFF COLLABORATED WITH CHIA-MIN CHEN, LIAISON TO THE ASIAN COMMUNITY FOR THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TO CONVENE MONTHLY MEETINGS WITH ASIAN COMMUNITY LEADERS AND, PARTNERED WITH: 1) GLOBAL CLEVELAND BOARD MEMBER AND NATIONALLY RENOWNED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY MARGARET W. WONG TO HOST NINETY-SEVEN INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING CLEVELAND'S DIVERSE ASIAN COMMUNITY. 2) ASIA INC. FOR THE ANNUAL CLEVELAND ASIAN FESTIVAL TO SURVEY THE NEEDS OF THE ASIAN COMMUNITY; DURING THE FESTIVAL, ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOUR ATTENDEES SIGNED-UP TO BE GLOBAL CLEVELAND VOLUNTEERS. 3) MOTIVASIANS AND THE OHIO CHINESE ASSOCIATION (OCA) TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO WELCOME AND ENGAGE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY. 4) CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY TO SUPPORT ITS SILK ROAD EXHIBITION. F. HISPANIC INITIATIVE GLOBAL CLEVELAND CONTINUED TO MEET WITH LEADERS OF CLEVELAND'S DIVERSE SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS TO CONNECT RESIDENTS, INCLUDING RECENT IMMIGRANTS, TO GREATER CLEVELAND'S JOBS, SERVICES AND RESOURCES. THIS WORK INCLUDED: 1) SPONSORING YO SOY LATINO CLEVELAND, NORTHEAST OHIO'S FIRST, LOCAL TELEVISION PROGRAM ON WKYC-TV THAT REACHES OVER 22,000 HOUSEHOLDS EACH WEEK. 2) ENLISTING COLLECTION AUTO GROUP PRESIDENT BERNIE MORENO TO CONVENE A DISCUSSION WITH LEADERS OF CLEVELAND'S DIVERSE LATINO COMMUNITIES ON THE BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC PROSPERITY AND INCLUSION FOR MEMBERS OF CLEVELAND'S HISPANIC COMMUNITY. 3) PARTNERING WITH THE YOUNG LATINO NETWORK TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO WELCOME AND ENGAGE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY.
PART III, LINE 2 IV. TO CREATE A BEST PRACTICE MODEL FOR TALENT ATTRACTION FOR THE STATE OF OHIO THAT CAN BE REPLICATED IN OTHER REGIONS OF THE STATE. GLOBAL CLEVELAND CONTINUED TO ESTABLISH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, SEEK OUT BEST PRACTICES, AND ENGAGE THOUGHT LEADERS IN AN EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN AND, WHERE NECESSARY, REALIGN GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S PROGRAMMING IN ORDER TO LEVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES AND BUILD ON OUR SUCCESSES. A. THE CENTER FOR POPULATION DYNAMICS AT CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY THE CENTER FOR POPULATION DYNAMICS AT CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY WAS CREATED, IN LARGE PART, BY GLOBAL CLEVELAND BOARD LEADERSHIP TO SUPPLY RESEARCH AND DATA TO GLOBAL CLEVELAND AND OTHER CIVIC AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, IN 2013, THE WORK OF THE CENTER'S SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE AND DIRECTOR, RICHEY PIIPARINEN, HAS HAD A PROFOUND IMPACT ON GLOBAL CLEVELAND, ESPECIALLY WITH REGARD TO ITS ABILITY TO TRACK THE FLOW OF POPULATION IN AND OUT OF THE REGION. IN NOVEMBER 2014, PIIPARINEN SHARED NEW RESEARCH INDICATING THE IMPACT OF CLEVELAND'S POPULATION LOSS IS NOT ALL NEGATIVE. NEW DATA SHOWS THAT THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR SHIFT IN CLEVELAND'S DEMOGRAPHICS. INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGHER SKILLS AND HIGHER SALARIES HAVE MOVED TO CLEVELAND, REPLACING INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER SKILLS AND LOWER SALARIES WHO ARE LEAVING THE CITY. THE NET IMPACT OF THIS SHIFT HAS INCREASED CLEVELAND'S PER CAPITA INCOME, WHICH IS BOOSTING THE CITY'S ECONOMY. AS NEW DATA BECOMES AVAILABLE, GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEXITIES OF CLEVELAND'S POPULATION DYNAMICS: 1) POPULATION ATTRACTION IS A MACRO ISSUE; 2) NO ONE SINGLE ENTITY, INCLUDING GLOBAL CLEVELAND, CAN INFLUENCE THE DECISIONS OF LARGE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE TO MOVE TO THE CITY OF CLEVELAND; 3) THERE IS A DIRECT CORRELATION BETWEEN THE LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY; 4) POPULATIONS GROW WHEN THERE ARE MORE BIRTHS THAN DEATHS; OR, WHEN THERE IS GREATER IN-MIGRATION THAN OUT-MIGRATION; 4) CLEVELAND DOES A BETTER JOB OF RETAINING TALENT THAN OTHER CITIES BUT DOES NOT ATTRACT TALENT AS WELL AS OTHERS; AND 5) IN-MIGRATION + ENGAGEMENT = NETWORKS. NETWORKS LEAD TO INCREASED POPULATION. THROUGH GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTER FOR POPULATION DYNAMICS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS ACCESS TO CURRENT DATA AND ANALYSIS, BOTH OF WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO UNDERSTANDING THE REAL-TIME INDICATORS THAT ARE DRIVING POPULATION CHANGE. GLOBAL CLEVELAND WILL CONTINUE TO USE THIS DATA TO REFINE ITS STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH. B. OHIO WELCOMING INITIATIVES TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES RELATED TO IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION, GLOBAL CLEVELAND COORDINATED A NETWORK OF THE WELCOMING INITIATIVES IN FIVE OTHER OHIO CITIES: CINCINNATI, SPRINGFIELD, DAYTON, COLUMBUS AND TOLEDO. THE "OHIO WELCOMING INITIATIVES" AGENDA INCLUDES SHARING BEST PRACTICES ON RETENTION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, CAREER LICENSING PATHWAYS AND THE PRESIDENT'S EXECUTIVE ACTION ON IMMIGRATION REFORM. C. MIDWEST METROS COLLABORATION - WE GLOBAL NETWORK GLOBAL CLEVELAND RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE WE GLOBAL NETWORK (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE GLOBAL GREAT LAKES NETWORK) FOR ITS LEADERSHIP TO VISIT ST. LOUIS TO STUDY HOW THEIR REGIONAL ECONOMIC, CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC LEADERS APPROACH ISSUES RELATED TO TALENT ATTRACTION AND IMMIGRATION. D. BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION DURING THE YEAR, GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS CONTINUED TO EVOLVE. 1) FOLLOWING BAIJU SHAH'S THREE-YEAR TERM, DAVID FLESHLER, ASSOCIATE PROVOST OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, ASSUMED THE POSITION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GLOBAL CLEVELAND. 2) TO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY STRATEGIC PARTNERS, THE BOARD APPROVED THE ADDITION TWO NEW ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, RICHEY PIIPARINEN, SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE AND DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR POPULATION DYNAMICS AT CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY AND JOHN MINOR, PRESIDENT OF JOBSOHIO. 3) GLOBAL CLEVELAND EXPANDED THE CAPACITY OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE ADDITION OF ROB BRIGGS, PRESIDENT OF NORTHEAST OHIO COUNCIL ON HIGHER EDUCATION (NOCHE); JOE CABRAL, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER FOR CLEVELAND CLINIC; MARI GALINDO-DASILVA, DIRECTOR OF LANGUAGE AND COMMUNITY ACCESS FOR THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM; WILLIAM H, GARY, SR., EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION AT CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE; FRED GEIS, CO-PRESIDENT OF GEIS COMPANIES; AND CATHERINE WURTS, LEAD SCHEDULER FOR EATON CORPORATION'S BROOKLYN FACILITY. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN MAY 2011, GLOBAL CLEVELAND HAS MADE TREMENDOUS STRIDES IN BRINGING PUBLIC AWARENESS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTRACTING, CONNECTING, AND WELCOMING NEWCOMERS TO THE REGION TO FILL JOBS AND STRENGTHEN GREATER CLEVELAND'S ECONOMY. THIS PROGRESS IS LARGELY DUE TO THE LEADERSHIP OF AN ENGAGED, COMMITTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF MAJOR FUNDERS AND PARTNERS, AND ONGOING RESEARCH THAT IS USED TO CONTINUALLY REFINE GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S MISSION, STRATEGIC DIRECTION, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE. WHILE THERE IS NO ROADMAP FOR POPULATION GROWTH, GLOBAL CLEVELAND CONTINUES TO COLLABORATE WITH CIVIC, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INTERNATIONAL AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS TO CREATE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY THAT IS ABLE TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGH SKILLED TALENT, NEWCOMERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHOSE CONTRIBUTIONS WILL HELP TO CREATE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY FOR ALL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 I. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS: VALERIE BERTINELLI AND TOM VITALE ARE MARRIED II. GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTORS ALBERT B. RATNER, THOMAS W. ADLER, DAVID FLESHLER AND THE HONORABLE DAN AARON POLSTER HAVE PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS MANAGED BY THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND (JCF). THE HONORABLE DAN AARON POLSTER IS A BOARD MEMBER OF GLOBAL CLEVELAND AND THE FEDERATION. GLOBAL CLEVELAND BOARD MEMBER OREN BARATZ IS VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS FOR THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND (JCF). III. GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR ALBERT B. RATNER IS CO-CHAIRMAN EMERITUS FOR FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC. AND GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR NEIL MOHNEY IS EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR FOR FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC. IV. GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR TOM WALTERMIRE, CEO OF TEAM NEO, RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION. RONALD RICHARD, CEO AND PRESIDENT FOR THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION IS A DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL CLEVELAND. V. GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR: VALARIE J. MCCALL IS CHIEF OF GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FOR THE CITY OF CLEVELAND AND HONORARY BOARD MEMBER FRANK G. JACKSON IS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND. VI. GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR: DANIEL P. WALSH, JR., PRESIDENT OF THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK - GREATER CLEVELAND REGION WHERE GLOBAL CLEVELAND HAS ITS BANKING AND BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS AS WELL AS A LINE OF CREDIT. VII. GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR: SHANA MARBURY, GENERAL COUNSEL & VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP, AFFILIATED WITH CLEVELAND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, THROUGH WHICH GLOBAL CLEVELAND HAS A CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING LOAN. VIII. GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR, SHEILA WRIGHT, IS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE GOOD COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION, A FOUNDATION FUNDED BY ALBERT B. RATNER WHO IS ALSO A GLOBAL CLEVELAND DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 PRIOR TO FILING, GLOBAL CLEVELAND STAFF AND BOARD CHAIR REVIEWS THE 990. THE DOCUMENT IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THEN SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD FOR FINAL APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PART OF GLOBAL CLEVELAND'S CODE OF REGULATIONS. BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT INDICATING THEY UNDERSTAND THE POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY AREAS THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE BOARD PERIODICALLY REVIEWS AND MONITORS ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. DIRECTORS REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON THOSE ISSUES WHERE THE OPPORTUNITY OR APPEARANCE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT MAY EXIST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, DETERMINES THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION AFTER: 1) COMPARING INDUSTRY DATA; 2) COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL COMPARABLE NONPROFITS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS AND/OR SIZE; AND 3) CONSIDERING LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES HIS/HER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 225,277. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 28,086. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 9,356. TOTAL EXPENSES 262,719.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGES FROM PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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