Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2018
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1240 HURON ROAD E NO 300
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CLEVELAND, OH44115
D Employer identification number

34-0149250
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 16,566,099
F Name and address of principal officer:
JOSEPH D ROMAN
1240 HURON ROAD E NO 300
CLEVELAND,OH44115
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WWW.GCPARTNERSHIP.COM
H(a)
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subordinates?
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1967
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MOBILIZING PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERSHIP, EXPERTISE, AND RESOURCES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 72
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 72
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 86
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 84
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 135,950
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -17,125
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 100,017 1,524,187
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 10,639,618 11,891,281
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 589,343 532,332
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 22,924 58,251
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 11,351,902 14,006,051
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) 7,294,129 7,907,368
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 5,624,013 5,607,793
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 12,918,142 13,515,161
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -1,566,240 490,890
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 36,351,300 37,114,787
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 4,548,213 4,975,397
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 31,803,087 32,139,390
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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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..............
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: AS AN ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS MEMBERS, THE GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP (GCP) MOBILIZES PRIVATE-SECTOR LEADERSHIP, EXPERTISE, AND RESOURCES TO CREATE JOBS AND LEVERAGE INVESTMENT TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE REGION.
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.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:THE BUSINESS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM WORKS WITH AREA BUSINESSES TO HELP THEM GROW AND THRIVE IN OUR REGION BY CONNECTING THEM TO THE RESOURCES OFFERED BY THE GCP AND TO THE LARGER NETWORK OF LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE PARTNERS. A FEW NOTABLE PROJECTS THE BUSINESS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM TOUCHED IN 2018 INCLUDE:OPPORTUNITY CORRIDOR: A $330-MILLION TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ENTERED ITS FINAL AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE STAGE IN 2018 AS THE DESIGN AND EARLY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES COMMENCED ON THE BOULEVARD'S FINAL PHASE. SECTION 3 OF THE PROJECT WILL CONSTRUCT THE FINAL 1.8 MILES OF NEW ROADWAY, FOUR NEW BRIDGES, TWO NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES, SIX SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS, NEW WATER MAINS, NEW MAJOR SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS, SIDEWALKS AND A SHARED-USE PATH. THE 3-MILE BOULEVARD IS EXPECTED TO OPEN TO TRAFFIC BY THE END OF 2021, CONNECTING E. 105TH STREET IN UNIVERSITY CIRCLE TO THE REGIONAL INTERSTATE SYSTEM AT E. 55TH STREET AND I-490. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE OPPORTUNITY CORRIDOR WILL SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR JOB CREATION AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT BY PROVIDING ENHANCED ACCESS TO KEY EMPLOYMENT CENTERS AND CREATING THE FOUNDATION FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF SEVERAL HUNDRED ACRES OF UNDERUTILIZED LAND. THE GCP WAS AN EARLY ADVOCATE FOR THE PROJECT AND HAS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF NUMEROUS PARTNERS AND ENSURED THE PROJECT DELIVERS ON THE DESIRED ECONOMIC BENEFITS.IRISHTOWN BEND: THROUGH ITS ADVOCACY EFFORTS AND CIVIC CONNECTION PROGRAM ACTIVITY, THE GCP AND ITS PARTNERS ARE WORKING TOGETHER WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO MITIGATE THE POTENTIAL COLLAPSE OF IRISHTOWN BEND ON THE CITY'S NEAR WEST SIDE. WITHOUT PROPER INTERVENTION, THE HILLSIDE PROPERTY COULD SLIDE INTO THE CUYAHOGA RIVER SHIPPING CHANNEL AND DISRUPT - OR CLOSE - SHIP TRAFFIC VITAL TO KEY CLEVELAND INDUSTRIES. THE ESTIMATED $30 TO $45 MILLION STABILIZATION EFFORT WILL SHORE-UP THE SLOPE AND REPLACE 1,400 FEET OF BULKHEADS ALONG THE RIVER WHILE PROVIDING THE FOUNDATION FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE HILLSIDE INTO A 23-ACRE RIVERFRONT PARK THAT WILL SERVE AS BOTH A NEIGHBORHOOD AND REGIONAL ASSET.
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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT:RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF STRATEGIC COLLABORATION AMONG PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, THE GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP CONCENTRATES SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES TOWARD REINVESTMENT IN GREATER CLEVELAND AND NORTHEAST OHIO. IN 2018, THIS WAS BEST ILLUSTRATED BY: - DELIVERING ON GCP'S CORE MISSION AND ALIGNING WITH ITS PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF GREATER CLEVELAND AND NORTHEAST OHIO - SUPPORTING CIVIC LEADERSHIP BY ASSISTING WITH THE CREATION OF STRATEGIES TOWARD THE REVITALIZATION OF THE REGION - BEING DEDICATED TO DRIVE THE RESURGENCE OF AND REINVESTMENT IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF CLEVELAND AND ITS SURROUNDING SUBURBS - LEVERAGING DEVELOPMENT OF MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS - PROMOTING INNOVATIVE PUBLIC POLICY AND SUSTAINED INVESTMENT EFFORTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TOWARD THE REVITALIZATION OF CLEVELAND AND THE REGION.IN ADDITION, TARGETED PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF THE GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP'S STRATEGY. THE GCP WORKS WITH ITS REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AFFILIATE, CLEVELAND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS (CDA), AND ITS EXTERNAL PARTNERS TO LEVERAGE AND CONNECT EXISTING ASSETS AND CREATE NEW CATALYTIC PROJECTS THAT STIMULATE FURTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. OUR GOALS INCLUDE LEVERAGING CLEVELAND'S MAJOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSETS TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE CITY WITH A COMPETITIVE HOUSING MARKET DOWNTOWN AND IN CITY NEIGHBORHOODS THAT WILL ATTRACT ECONOMICALLY DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THROUGH 2018, CLEVELAND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS (CDA) HAS INVESTED OVER $445 MILLION IN MORE THAN 135 PROJECTS ACROSS GREATER CLEVELAND IN ITS 30-YEAR HISTORY, GENERATING $3.8 BILLION OF TOTAL DEVELOPMENT. LASTLY, THE ECONOMIC STRENGTH OF A REGION IS RELIANT UPON STRONG PARTNERSHIPS. PRIVATE ENTERPRISE REQUIRES DEPENDABLE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS TO THRIVE AND GROW. PUBLIC STEWARDS MUST UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF THE BUSINESS SECTOR TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION. THIS SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP REQUIRES OPEN, HONEST COMMUNICATION AND A CULTURE OF TRUST TO PRODUCE THE POSITIVE IMPACT BOTH SECTORS STRIVE TO CREATE. THE GREATER CLEVELAND CIVIC CONNECTION SERVES AS A FORUM FOR PUBLIC- AND PRIVATE-SECTOR LEADERSHIP TO ENGAGE AND COLLABORATE ON PROJECTS AND ISSUES OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE TO THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE OF NORTHEAST OHIO. GREATER CLEVELAND CIVIC CONNECTION LEVERAGES THE STRENGTH OF THE REGION'S BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGH THE GCP AND PROVIDES DIRECT INTERACTION WITH PUBLIC-SECTOR LEADERSHIP TO HELP IDENTIFY CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS, ARTICULATE THE CHALLENGES, AND WORK TOWARD A SOLUTION THAT BENEFITS NORTHEAST OHIO'S ECONOMIC WELL-BEING.
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MEMBER PROGRAMMING:FOR ALMOST A HALF CENTURY, THE COUNCIL OF SMALLER ENTERPRISES (COSE) PROGRAM HAS BEEN SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH SMALL BUSINESSES ACROSS NORTHEAST OHIO, PROVIDING THE RESOURCES, CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS NEED TO GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. THAT MISSION CONTINUED IN 2018 AS COSE FOCUSED ON DELIVERING VALUE THROUGH PROGRAMS, BENEFITS AND SERVICES SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF SMALL BUSINESSES.CREATING CONNECTIONS: CONNECTING BUSINESS OWNERS TO ONE ANOTHER HAS ALWAYS BEEN A KEY PIECE OF COSE'S DNA. THROUGH THE BUSINESS BOOTCAMP SERIES, COSE CONNECTED MEMBERS TO EXPERTS WHO OFFERED SMALL BUSINESSES THE COACHING THEY NEED TO GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. MEMBER MEET-UPS WERE HOSTED ACROSS THE GCP'S EIGHT-COUNTY FOOTPRINT TO BRING MEMBERS TOGETHER IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS AND COSE CONTINUED TO BE A KEY PARTNER IN THE BUSINESS GROWTH COLLABORATIVE - A NETWORK OF 11 ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON HELPING BUSINESS OWNERS ACCESS THE OPPORTUNITIES AND SOLUTIONS THAT WILL HELP THEIR BUSINESSES FLOURISH.CONVENING LEADERSHIP: WITH A GOAL OF FOSTERING PRIVATE-SECTOR GROWTH, OHTEC LAUNCHED ITS CIO FORUM IN 2018. THE FORUM PROVIDES A VOICE FOR THE TECH COMMUNITY AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LEADERS TO GATHER REGULARLY TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES. THESE FORUMS ARE A WAY FOR NORTHEAST OHIO TO FURTHER BRAND ITSELF AS A TECH HUB AND HIGHLIGHT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INDUSTRY.CELEBRATING TECH: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER TECHNOLOGY GROUPS IN NORTHEAST OHIO, OHTEC AGAIN WAS THE LEAD IN TECH WEEK 2018. TECH WEEK IS THE REGION'S ANNUAL INITIATIVE TO ENGAGE THE LOCAL TECH COMMUNITY THROUGH A WEEK-LONG SERIES OF NETWORKING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. AS ALWAYS, THE WEEK WAS HIGHLIGHTED BY OHTEC'S 2018 BEST OF TECH AWARDS, WHICH ANNUALLY RECOGNIZES PROFESSIONALS AND COMPANIES FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LOCAL TECH COMMUNITY.MEMBERSHIP: WITH MORE THAN 12,000 MEMBERS - RANGING FROM GLOBAL FORTUNE 1000 CORPORATIONS TO MIDDLE-MARKET COMPANIES TO ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS GREATER CLEVELAND - THE GCP IS THE BIGGEST METROPOLITAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE COUNTRY. SPARKING CONNECTIONS: THE GCP HAS BUILT AND GROWN ITS MIDDLE-MARKET INITIATIVE TO ENCOMPASS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMMING, CONTENT AND INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED WITH THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF MIDDLE MARKET COMPANIES IN MIND. FOR INSTANCE, DURING 2018 THE GCP'S QUARTERLY MIDDLE MARKET FORUM SERIES OFFERED IN-DEPTH DISCUSSIONS ON TOPICS SUCH AS HOW OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE REDEFINING CLEVELAND; HOW CLEVELAND COULD BECOME A BLOCKCHAIN LEADER AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR BUSINESS INTERESTS HERE; A PRESENTATION BY THE COMMISSIONER OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION; AS WELL AS DEEP DIVES INTO OTHER NEED-TO-KNOW TOPICS FOR MIDDLE MARKET LEADERS INCLUDING WORKFORCE AND INSIGHTS INTO THE CURRENT TAX ENVIRONMENT.RESOURCE HUB: THE GCP'S MIDDLE MARKET KNOWLEDGE CENTER UNITES MIDDLE-MARKET LEADERSHIP WITH NATIONAL TRENDS AND THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA AND SERVES AS A STARTING POINT FOR COMPANY OFFICIALS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THIS DYNAMIC SEGMENT OF THE ECONOMY.
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ADVOCACY:THE ADVOCACY TEAM PROMOTES THE NEEDS AND PRIORITIES OF THE REGION ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL DECISION MAKERS. BELOW ARE JUST SOME OF THE SUCCESSES THIS TEAM ACHIEVED IN 2018:CUYAHOGA COUNTY INDUSTRY SECTOR PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE: GCP SUPPORTED THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE CREATION OF INDUSTRY SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS IN MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. THIS LEGISLATION IS AN OUTGROWTH OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATIVE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDERS, INCLUDING GCP, WHO HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR INDUSTRY SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THIS WORK IS A DIRECT OUTGROWTH OF GCP'S STRATEGIC PLAN, FORWARD CLE.RTA OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT TASKFORCE: WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE GCP BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL, THE GCP LAUNCHED AN OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT TASKFORCE WITH THE GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (GCRTA) TO EXPLORE WAYS IN WHICH THE TRANSIT SYSTEM COULD IMPROVE OPERATIONS, REDUCE COSTS, AND MAXIMIZE REVENUE. ULTIMATELY, THIS WORK WILL SUPPORT GCRTA IN DEVELOPING A NEW VISION FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT IN GREATER CLEVELAND THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE RIDERS AND MAJOR EMPLOYERS.STATE CAPITAL BILL: THIRTEEN OF THE 15 PROJECTS ON GCP'S RECOMMENDED STATE CAPITAL BILL LIST RECEIVED FUNDING SUPPORT IN THE 2017-18 CAPITAL BILL PROCESS. PLACES WITH IMPACT, A KEY TENANT OF FORWARD CLE, WAS A MAJOR THEME FOR GCP'S RECOMMENDED PROJECTS AS THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO LAKE ERIE AND THE CUYAHOGA RIVER, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS. THE LEAD PROJECT THAT RECEIVED SUPPORT WAS PHASE II OF RESTORING IRISHTOWN BEND, WHICH WILL PROVIDE CONTINUED INVESTMENT TO STABILIZE THE BULKHEADS ALONG THE CUYAHOGA RIVER.OPPORTUNITY ZONES: THE 2017 TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT INCLUDED A PROVISION THAT CREATED THE OPPORTUNITY ZONE PROGRAM. THIS FEDERAL PROGRAM ALLOWS INVESTORS TO DEFER CAPITAL GAINS FROM THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY BY INVESTING THE PROCEEDS IN AN OPPORTUNITY FUND. THE FUND WOULD INVEST THESE ASSETS IN BUSINESSES WITHIN AN OPPORTUNITY ZONE, WHICH ARE QUALIFYING CENSUS TRACTS THAT HAVE, AMONG OTHER CRITERIA, A POVERTY RATE OF AT LEAST 20%. GIVEN GCP'S EXPERTISE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PLAYED A LEADING ROLE IN CONVENING PARTNERS, GAINING CONSENSUS, AND RECOMMENDING OPPORTUNITY ZONES IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY TO THE GOVERNOR.CYBERSECURITY SAFE HARBOR: GCP HELPED CRAFT LEGISLATION - THE DATA PROTECTION ACT - THAT EFFECTIVELY BECAME LAW IN NOVEMBER, PROVIDING A LEGAL SAFE HARBOR TO COVERED ENTITIES THAT IMPLEMENT A SPECIFIED CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE IS TO CREATE AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE RELATED TO A DATA BREACH AND IT WOULD APPLY TO ALL BUSINESSES THAT INCLUDE AND COMPLY WITH CERTAIN CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORKS. GCP STRONGLY SUPPORTED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR COVERED ENTITIES THAT IMPLEMENT A SPECIFIED CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM BECAUSE THE LEGISLATION PROVIDES AN INCENTIVE TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESSES TO ACHIEVE A HIGHER LEVEL OF CYBERSECURITY THROUGH VOLUNTARY ACTION.OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE REVIEW: SB 255 NOW REQUIRES THE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS REGARDING THEIR SUNSET AND THE NON-PARTISAN LEGISLATIVE SERVICE COMMISSION MAY PERFORM ASSESSMENTS OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BILLS AND STATE REGULATION OF OCCUPATIONS. LICENSING IN OHIO HAS RESULTED IN BUSINESSPEOPLE SPENDING HUNDREDS, IN SOME CASES, THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO EARN A LICENSE TO BEGIN THEIR CAREER. THIS CAN BE DAMAGING - PARTICULARLY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES - FOR ENTRY INTO THE MARKET AND COMPETITION. AFTER CAREFUL DUE DILIGENCE AND MEETINGS WITH THE BILL SPONSOR AND UPON PRESENTING THIS LEGISLATION TO OUR MEMBERS, GCP SUPPORTED THIS EFFORT. GCP OFFERED PROPONENT TESTIMONY, THE BILL PASSED THE LEGISLATURE, AND WAS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.GCP COMPREHENSIVE TAX ANALYSIS: GCP'S STRATEGIC PLAN, FORWARD CLE, CALLS FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF GREATER CLEVELAND'S TAX ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT ON GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS. AS A RESULT, GCP CONDUCTED A COMPREHENSIVE TAX ANALYSIS COMPARING OUR REGION TO SIMILAR MARKETS IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION. THE INITIAL DATA RETRIEVED SUGGESTS CLEVELAND'S PER CAPITA STATE AND LOCAL TAX BURDEN EXCEEDS THE AVERAGE BURDEN LEVIED ON COMPARABLE CITIES IN OUR REGION. FEEDBACK FROM OUR MEMBERS WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE KEY PART OF OUR DECISION-MAKING, AS GCP USES THE DATA COMPILED IN THE TAX STUDY TO ANALYZE SPECIFIC PROPOSALS WHEN AN INSTITUTION OR CAMPAIGN IS SEEKING GCP'S ENDORSEMENT OF A SPECIFIC ISSUE.GCP PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA: AFTER MONTHS OF DEVELOPMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD AND STAFF LEADERSHIP, GCP UNVEILED ITS 2019-2020 PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA. THE AGENDA PRESENTED A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITIES ON BEHALF OF SMALL, MID-MARKET AND LARGE COMPANIES IN NORTHEAST OHIO.CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING: LAST SPRING, THE GCP BOARD OFFERED FORMAL SUPPORT FOR STATEWIDE ISSUE 1, WHICH CREATES A MORE BI-PARTISAN, PUBLIC PROCESS FOR DRAWING U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. VOTERS OVERWHELMINGLY PASSED THE MEASURE. ISSUE 1 OFFERS RULES LIMITING THE EXTENT TO WHICH COUNTIES, MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS, AND TOWNSHIPS CAN BE SPLIT BETWEEN DISTRICTS; THE CITY OF CLEVELAND IS TO REMAIN WHOLE WITHIN ITS DISTRICT.COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: GCP SUPPORTED A TWO-YEAR RENEWAL OF THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) LEVY. THE HHS LEVIES PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN ENSURING THERE IS A SOCIAL SAFETY NET FOR CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. WHILE THE PASSAGE OF ISSUE 9 DID NOT REPRESENT A TAX INCREASE, GCP LEADERSHIP WILL CONTINUE TO ACTIVELY WORK WITH CUYAHOGA COUNTY TO DETERMINE THE STRUCTURE OF HHS LEVIES GOING FORWARD.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION:THE GCP IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH OUR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO ENSURE NORTHEAST OHIO CREATES, ATTRACTS AND RETAINS A 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE. BELOW ARE FIVE OF THE WAYS THE GCP ACCOMPLISHED THIS MISSION IN 2018:NEW RESOURCE HUB: THE NEW GCP INTERNSHIP CENTRAL WEBSITE, WWW.GCPINTERN.COM, LAUNCHED IN 2018, PROVIDES VALUABLE ACCESS TO INTERNSHIP RESOURCES SUCH AS HOW TO START AND GROW INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS, CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY INTERNSHIP RESOURCES, INFORMATION ABOUT IN-DEMAND INDUSTRIES, CONTENT FROM PAST CLEVELAND INTERNSHIP SUMMITS, AND MORE.RESUME READY: A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ACADEMIES OF CLEVELAND - FIVE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT - CREATED A THREE-PART RESUME WORKSHOP AND MOCK INTERVIEW LEARNING SERIES DESIGNED TO CONNECT 11TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH LOCAL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS TO HELP THE STUDENTS DESIGN IMPACTFUL RESUMES. THE SERIES CULMINATED WITH STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN MOCK INTERVIEWS WITH BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS AND PRESENTING THEIR NEWLY CREATED RESUMES.MENTORING CLEVELAND'S FUTURE: THE TRUE2U PROGRAM, A CAREER AWARENESS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT MENTORING PROGRAM FOR 8TH GRADERS IN THE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, SAW 100% PARTICIPATION FROM ALL 66 K-8 SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT DURING THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR. PARTICIPATION DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED ALL OF THE APPROXIMATELY 2,500 8TH GRADE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT AS WELL AS 400 BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY MENTORS SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM.CREATING CONNECTIONS: THE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE TEAM PARTICIPATED IN THE CREATION, FUNDING, AND LAUNCH OF WORKFORCE CONNECT, AN IMPORTANT BUILDING BLOCK IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY'S OVERALL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM. THE PROGRAM WILL SUPPORT EMPLOYERS' SEARCH FOR TALENT OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS BY CREATING BUSINESS-LED SECTOR INTERMEDIARIES IN MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE AND IT. ADDITIONALLY, THE GCP WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF THE CO-INTERMEDIARIES FOR THE WORKFORCE CONNECT MANUFACTURING SECTOR PARTNERSHIP.PRIORITIZING EDUCATION: FEEDBACK AND INPUT FROM BUSINESSES PROVIDED BY THE GCP WAS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN THE PLANNING AND LAUNCH OF A SAY YES TO EDUCATION CHAPTER IN NORTHEAST OHIO. SAY YES TO EDUCATION IS A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE THAT AIMS TO MAKE EDUCATION A PRIORITY FOR CLEVELAND RESIDENTS; BOOST AND RETAIN THE CITY'S POPULATION; IMPROVE COLLEGE ACCESS FOR MIDDLE- AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN CLEVELAND; AND SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND EXPANSION IN THE REGION.
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ECONOMIC INCLUSIONGCP FOCUSED ON OUTREACH TO ENTREPRENEURS IN MINORITY COMMUNITIES.
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Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
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Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
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Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
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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 IClick to see attachment.............
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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..............
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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 IIIClick to see attachment.................
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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..................
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No
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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...
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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment.............
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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..............
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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......
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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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
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
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
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............
25a
 
 
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...................
25b
 
 
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................
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.........
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
........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
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...
28c
 
No
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........Click to see attachment
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.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
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
 
 
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 VIClick to see attachment
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
 
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
59
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
 
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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
86
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
Yes
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................
16
 
No
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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
72
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
72
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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-A 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:
MediumBulletJOHN LUTERAN1240 HURON ROAD E NO 300   CLEVELAND,OH44115 (216) 621-3300
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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) ANTONUCCI JOHN......................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(2) ARNOLD CRAIG......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(3) BALLARD BRENT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(4) BANSAL NEVIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(5) BELL CHIP......................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(6) BERG JODI......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(7) BERKMAN RONALD......................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(8) BOLAND JULIE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(9) BUESCHER BRENDAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(10) CARMICHAEL JOHN......................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(11) CHAIKIN SCOTT......................................................................
CHAIR
2.00
.................
4.00
X   X       0 0 0
(12) CHESNES SHARLENE......................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(13) CHIRICOSTA RICHARD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(14) CLARK PAUL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(15) COLEMAN LONNIE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(16) COSGROVE TOBY......................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 2/21/18
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(17) DELLA RATTA RALPH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
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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) DIROCCO JOSEPH........................................................................
TREASURER
2.00
.......................4.00
X   X       0 0 0
(19) DOLAN PAUL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(20) ECK JAMES........................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 2/21/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(21) FELICIANO JOSE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(22) GRZYBICKI ADAM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(23) HAMILTON JEFF........................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(24) HASLAM DEE........................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(25) HILTON MICHAEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(26) HIPPLE RICHARD........................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(27) JOHNSON KEVIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(28) JONES CHUCK........................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(29) JULIANO ELIZABETH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(30) KELSHEIMER JERRY........................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(31) KESTNER R STEVEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(32) KOMOROSKI LEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(33) LACEY BILL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(34) LAISURE DARYL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(35) LARGENT III ED........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(36) LARUE DAVID........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(37) LENNOX HEATHER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(38) LOPEZ JOE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(39) LUCARELLI JAY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(40) MACINTOSH JOHN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(41) MAPES CHRISTOPHER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(42) MATTHEW BONNIE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(43) MIHALJEVIC TOMISLAV........................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 2/21/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(44) MONTGOMERY MARVIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(45) MOONEY BETH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(46) MORENO BERNIE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(47) MORIKIS JOHN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(48) MUELLER SCOTT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(49) MURPHY JEFF........................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(50) MURPHY MERRICK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(51) MYEROFF RANDALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(52) NANCE FREDERICK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(53) NOONAN ANNE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(54) OPSITNICK TIMOTHY........................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(55) OSCAR LAWRENCE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(56) OUIMET MATTHEW........................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(57) PATTERSON ROBERT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(58) READ DEBORAH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(59) REAZE-CONIGLIO GWENAY........................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(60) REYNOLDS TIM........................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(61) RICHARDSON SEAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(62) ROSENBROUGH WALT........................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(63) ROSS MARK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(64) RUTLEDGE DEBORAH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(65) SAFIER RION........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(66) SANDS HARLAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(67) SCHNUR ERIC........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(68) SMITH ROBERT C........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(69) SMUCKER MARK........................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(70) SNYDER BARBARA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(71) STANEK MICHAEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(72) STEINHOUSE SAMUEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(73) SULLIVAN FRANK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(74) TAYLOR TAMEKA........................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(75) TAYLOR JR EDDIE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(76) TOEREK SHARON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(77) TOROK GABRIEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(78) VASQUEZ JOSE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(79) VIJAYVARGIYA JUGAL........................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 2/21/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(80) WEBER TONY........................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(81) WELLENER PAUL........................................................................
DIRECTOR, AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(82) WEISS JEFFREY........................................................................
DIRECTOR, LEFT AS OF 5/15/18
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(83) WILLIAMS THOMAS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(84) YOUNG JOHN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(85) ZANG ALAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(86) ZENTY THOMAS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................2.00
X           0 0 0
(87) ITTU YVETTE........................................................................
EVP FINANCE & OPERATIONS
37.00
.......................3.00
    X       280,653 16,776 48,662
(88) ROMAN JOSEPH........................................................................
PRESIDENT
35.00
.......................5.00
    X       593,290 65,921 189,922
(89) JANIK DEB........................................................................
SVP BUSINESS & R/E DEVL
40.00
.......................0.00
      X     245,764 0 20,744
(90) KIM MEGAN........................................................................
MANAGING VP
40.00
.......................0.00
      X     185,850 0 26,668
(91) MCGANN MARTIN........................................................................
SENIOR VP GOV'T ADVOCACY
40.00
.......................0.00
      X     203,698 0 41,126
(92) FEDERICO PAUL........................................................................
VP INVESTOR DEVELOPMENT
40.00
.......................0.00
        X   210,374 0 31,224
(93) LUCA STEVEN........................................................................
MANAGING VP - CDA
40.00
.......................0.00
        X   180,274 0 38,329
(94) LUTERAN JOHN........................................................................
VP FINANCE
33.00
.......................7.00
        X   203,775 44,247 31,684
(95) MARBURY SHANA........................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
36.00
.......................4.00
        X   223,279 19,810 18,070
(96) MILLARD STEVE - EVP PRODUCTS........................................................................
FNDN & SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVES
24.00
.......................16.00
        X   113,659 75,772 21,918
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 2,440,616 222,526 468,347
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet23
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
SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (US) LLP

PO BOX 643051
CINCINNATI,OH45264
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SERVICES 126,006
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 1,524,187
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,524,187
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 823920 8,417,384 8,417,384    
b PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 3,486,455 3,350,505 135,950  
c ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 900099 6,418 6,418    
d ADVANCED CLEVELAND DEV. FUND 523900 849 849    
e JUMPSTART NEXT FUND, LLC 523900 -19,825 -19,825    
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 11,891,281
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 531,900     531,900
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   29,775
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   29,775
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 29,775     29,775
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   2,560,480
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   2,560,048
c Gain or (loss)   432
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 432     432
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        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a REIMBURSEMENTS 900099 19,500     19,500
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 8,976     8,976
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 28,476
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 14,006,051 11,755,331 135,950 590,583
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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, line 15 and 16.    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,814,643      
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 5,048,402      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 109,557      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 622,465      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 312,301      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 28,812      
c Accounting ........... 70,877      
d Lobbying ........... 168,462      
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) 1,035,630      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 116,483      
13 Office expenses ....... 240,654      
14 Information technology ...... 75,048      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 399,991      
17 Travel ............ 120,484      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 678,476      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 777,892      
23 Insurance ... 74,189      
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 SPONSORSHIPS 1,277,799      
b MEMBERSHIPS 128,857      
c
d
e All other expenses 414,139      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 13,515,161      
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).        
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,500 1 1,500
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,074,652 2 1,356,383
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,620,135 4 2,353,701
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 .... 500,000 7 500,000
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 382,974 9 412,059
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 12,770,340
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 5,800,426 7,267,472 10c 6,969,914
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 22,916,738 11 22,420,800
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 991,531 12 1,141,290
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 1,596,298 13 1,959,140
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 36,351,300 16 37,114,787
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 2,446,450 17 2,398,203
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,110,232 19 1,435,904
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 ..   23  
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 991,531 25 1,141,290
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 4,548,213 26 4,975,397
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 31,551,201 27 31,053,872
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 251,886 28 1,085,518
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 ........... 31,803,087 33 32,139,390
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 36,351,300 34 37,114,787
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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
14,006,051
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
13,515,161
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
490,890
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
31,803,087
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-154,587
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
32,139,390
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
 
 
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Name of the organization
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
Employer identification number

34-0149250
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
Name of organization
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
Employer identification number
34-0149250
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) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 3
Name of organization
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
Employer identification number

34-0149250
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) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 4
Name of organization
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
Employer identification number

34-0149250
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 C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
Employer identification number

34-0149250
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)
(a) Filing
organization's
totals
(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...............................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.
   
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)
(a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e))
 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))
 
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
8,417,384
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
429,359
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
429,359
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
462,956
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
0
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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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," on 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.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
Employer identification number

34-0149250
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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 7/25/06, 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on 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 on 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 on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (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 on 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" on 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" on 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 .....   1,075,600 1,075,600
b Buildings ....   4,318,367 203,923 4,114,444
c Leasehold improvements   4,830,762 3,515,688 1,315,074
d Equipment ....   2,545,611 2,080,815 464,796
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 6,969,914
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
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' on 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
(1)INVESTMENT IN ACDF 1,555,261 C
(2)INVESTMENT IN JUMPSTART NEXTFUND 403,879 C
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 1,959,140
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 1,141,290
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,141,290
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
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  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
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  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
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 GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES ADOPTED THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON A TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THIS GUIDANCE, GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. AT DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017, MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. GCP IS NOT SUBJECT TO TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND PRIOR.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
Employer identification number

34-0149250
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 on 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
 
 
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
 
 
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 on 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
Yes
 
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 on 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
 
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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
 
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on 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
 
 
9
If "Yes" on 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 on 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 on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1ITTU YVETTE
EVP FINANCE & OPERATIONS
(i)

(ii)
252,893
-------------
15,116
24,687
-------------
1,476
3,073
-------------
184
18,475
-------------
1,104
27,443
-------------
1,640
326,571
-------------
19,520
0
-------------
0
2ROMAN JOSEPH
PRESIDENT
(i)

(ii)
479,409
-------------
53,268
105,300
-------------
11,700
8,581
-------------
953
150,605
-------------
16,734
20,325
-------------
2,258
764,220
-------------
84,913
0
-------------
0
3JANIK DEB
SVP BUSINESS & R/E DEVL
(i)

(ii)
217,718
-------------
0
26,058
-------------
0
1,988
-------------
0
9,908
-------------
0
10,836
-------------
0
266,508
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4KIM MEGAN
MANAGING VP
(i)

(ii)
166,362
-------------
0
18,540
-------------
0
948
-------------
0
7,623
-------------
0
19,045
-------------
0
212,518
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5MCGANN MARTIN
SENIOR VP GOV'T ADVOCACY
(i)

(ii)
183,623
-------------
0
18,937
-------------
0
1,138
-------------
0
8,043
-------------
0
33,083
-------------
0
244,824
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6FEDERICO PAUL
VP INVESTOR DEVELOPMENT
(i)

(ii)
144,940
-------------
0
63,993
-------------
0
1,441
-------------
0
8,747
-------------
0
22,477
-------------
0
241,598
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7LUCA STEVEN
MANAGING VP - CDA
(i)

(ii)
160,537
-------------
0
18,500
-------------
0
1,237
-------------
0
7,606
-------------
0
30,723
-------------
0
218,603
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8LUTERAN JOHN
VP FINANCE
(i)

(ii)
188,877
-------------
41,012
12,324
-------------
2,676
2,574
-------------
559
8,337
-------------
1,810
17,695
-------------
3,842
229,807
-------------
49,899
0
-------------
0
9MARBURY SHANA
GENERAL COUNSEL
(i)

(ii)
202,882
-------------
18,000
18,991
-------------
1,685
1,406
-------------
125
8,840
-------------
784
7,758
-------------
688
239,877
-------------
21,282
0
-------------
0
10MILLARD STEVE - EVP PRODUCTS
FNDN & SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVES
(i)

(ii)
87,662
-------------
58,441
25,431
-------------
16,954
566
-------------
377
4,609
-------------
3,072
8,542
-------------
5,695
126,810
-------------
84,539
0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
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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.
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PART I, LINE 4B THE PRESIDENT, JOSEPH D. ROMAN, PARTICIPATES IN THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN. NO AMOUNT WAS ACTIVELY PAID TO HIM DURING THE YEAR. THE CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE OF THIS BENEFIT WAS $76,919 FOR 2018. THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS, YVETTE ITTU, PARTICIPATES IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED 457(F) PLAN. IN 2018, THE ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTED $8,579 TO HER 457(F) PLAN.
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
Employer identification number

34-0149250
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 1, BOX B: GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP IS AMENDING FORM 990 FOR THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: - COMPENSATION ON PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN (F) WAS UPDATED TO ACCURATELY REFLECT JOSEPH ROMAN'S DEFERRED COMPENSATION FOR TAX YEAR ENDING 12/31/2018. - TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING MORE THAN $100,000 OF REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 2 WAS UPDATED FROM 10 TO 23. - STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES ON PART IX, LINES 5 AND 8 WERE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CHANGE IN JOSEPH ROMAN'S COMPENSATION AS AN OFFICER. - SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C) REPORTS ADDITIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION AMOUNTS.
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 12 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES, FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES, AND CASH FLOWS OF GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP (GCP) WERE AUDITED ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS. THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS INCLUDE GCP AND ITS FOUR (4) RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. REFER TO FORM 990 SCHEDULE R FOR DETAILS OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 IN ADDITION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY ITSELF, ACTING IN SUCH CAPACITY, GCP HAS TWO TYPES OF VOTING MEMBERS - "REGULAR MEMBERS AND "EMERITUS MEMBERS" - WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT OR APPOINT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY, WHETHER PERIODICALLY, AS VACANCIES ARISE, OR OTHERWISE. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD CHAIR ALONE HAS THE RIGHT TO APPOINT CERTAIN DIRECTORS AND BOARD LIAISONS. RIGHTS OF "REGULAR MEMBERS" INCLUDE: 1) CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS 2) ADD AGENDA ITEMS AND BRING BUSINESS BEFORE A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS 3) NOMINATE REPRESENTATIVES AS A CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR 4) RECEIVE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AT THE ANNUAL MEETING A REVIEW OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION 5) CAST ONE VOTE IN PERSON, BY PROXY, OR BY MAIL ON EACH MATTER PROPERLY SUBMITTED FOR A VOTE TO THE MEMBERS, INCLUDING ELECTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 6) FORM A BOARD, EXCHANGE, SOCIETY, OR ASSOCIATION 7) WAIVE NOTICE OF A MEETING BY WRITTEN WAIVER OR ATTENDANCE 8) TAKE ANY ACTION IN WRITING THAT COULD BE TAKEN AT A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS 9) DISSOLVE THE CORPORATION RIGHTS OF "EMERITUS MEMBERS" INCLUDE: 1) SAME AS "REGULAR MEMBERS" RIGHTS OF THE GCP BOARD CHAIR INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO APPOINT SPECIAL DIRECTORS AND LIAISONS UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. THESE APPOINTMENTS CONSIST OF: 1) PAST CHAIR. A PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE CORPORATION MAY BE APPOINTED AS A SPECIAL DIRECTOR BASED UPON PAST SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN, UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. A PAST CHAIR MAY SERVE ON THE BOARD IN SUCH CAPACITY AS LONG AS HE OR SHE REMAINS ACTIVELY EMPLOYED AS THE HIGHEST RANKING OFFICIAL, PARTNER, OR MEMBER WITHIN THE CLEVELAND OFFICE OF THE MEMBER BY WHICH THE PAST CHAIR WAS EMPLOYED WHILE SERVING AS CHAIRMAN OF THE CORPORATION. WHILE A PAST CHAIR IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, HE OR SHE SHALL BE THE SOLE CORPORATION DIRECTOR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MEMBER COMPANY OR INSTITUTION WITH WHICH HE OR SHE IS AFFILIATED. 2) FEDERAL INSTALLATION LIAISONS. THE HIGHEST-RANKING OFFICIAL WITHIN THE CLEVELAND INSTALLATION OF EACH FEDERAL INSTALLATION SHALL BE APPOINTED AS A FEDERAL INSTALLATION LIAISON TO THE BOARD. SUCH LIAISON SHALL HAVE NO VOTING RIGHTS OR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE CORPORATION. 3) OTHER NON-VOTING DIRECTORS. APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN NON-VOTING DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR SHALL BE PERMITTED. SUCH NON-VOTING DIRECTOR SHALL BE THE HIGHEST-RANKING EMPLOYEE OF A MEMBER, OR THE APPROVED DESIGNEE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 7(III), AND HAVE NO VOTING RIGHTS OR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE CORPORATION. 4) EMERITUS DIRECTORS. APPOINTMENT OF EMERITUS DIRECTORS SHALL BE PERMITTED. AN EMERITUS DIRECTOR SHALL BE A PAST CHAIR WHO HAS SERVED THE CORPORATION WITH DISTINCTION AND IS RETIRED OR OTHERWISE SEPARATED FROM THE MEMBER WITH WHICH HE OR SHE WAS EMPLOYED AT THE TIME HE OR SHE WAS FIRST ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE CORPORATION. EMERITUS DIRECTORS SHALL HAVE VOTING PRIVILEGES AND BE COUNTED FOR QUORUM PURPOSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A REFER TO LINE 6 EXPLANATION ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B REFER TO LINE 6 EXPLANATION ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FINANCE STAFF IN CONJUNCTION WITH TAX PREPARERS COMPILES THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE FORM 990. UPON COMPLETION, FINANCE MANAGEMENT CONDUCTS A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE RETURN AND MAKES FINAL ADJUSTMENTS IF NECESSARY. THE RETURNS ARE PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT, FINANCE, AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS GIVEN ELECTRONICALLY AND/OR BY HARD COPY TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF OF THE GCP ARE EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS IN CONDUCTING THE BUSINESS OF THE GCP. THE BOARD AND STAFF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE CLEAR GUIDANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE GCP'S BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED WITH INTEGRITY, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, AND IN A MANNER THAT EXCLUDES CONSIDERATIONS OF PERSONAL ADVANTAGE OR GAIN. ALL BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS SHALL ANNUALLY RECEIVE A REMINDER OF THEIR AGREEMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY AND SIGN A DECLARATION INDICATING THEIR ACCEPTANCE. ANY VIOLATION OF THE BOARD POLICY WILL SUBJECT A BOARD MEMBER TO APPROPRIATE ACTION, UP TO AND INCLUDING, REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD. WHEN QUESTIONS ARISE CONCERNING ANY ASPECT OF THIS POLICY, BOARD MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE BOARD CHAIR. VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD CHAIR OR THE CONFIDENTIAL AND INDEPENDENT 24-HOUR HELPLINE PROVIDER, NAVEX GLOBAL, INC. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE GCP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT SUBSEQUENT ACTION, IF ANY, IS APPROPRIATE. THE GCP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL INFORM THE BOARD OF SUCH DETERMINATION AND ACTION. THE BOARD SHALL RETAIN THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR REVERSE SUCH DETERMINATION AND ACTION, AND SHALL RETAIN THE ULTIMATE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF THIS POLICY. THE CEO, OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE SHALL MAKE A DETERMINATION REGARDING STAFF MEMBERS AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT SUBSEQUENT ACTION, IF ANY, IS APPROPRIATE. ANY VIOLATION OF THE STAFF POLICY WILL SUBJECT THE EMPLOYEE TO DISCIPLINE, UP TO AND INCLUDING, IMMEDIATE DISCHARGE. WHEN QUESTIONS ARISE CONCERNING ANY ASPECT OF THIS POLICY, OR TO REPORT VIOLATIONS, EMPLOYEES SHOULD CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OR THE CONFIDENTIAL AND INDEPENDENT 24-HOUR HELPLINE PROVIDER, NAVEX GLOBAL, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 SALARIES OF ALL STAFF HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO REVIEW BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CREATED BY THE GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP. THE COMMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE APPROVING COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CEO. AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS IS CONDUCTED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IS EVALUATED AGAINST THE MARKET. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZES THE RESOURCES OF AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTING FIRM IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS TO PROVIDE LOCAL AND NATIONAL COMPENSATION COMPARABLE DATA. THE RESULTS OF THE LATEST SURVEY (GCP EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION STUDY- FEBRUARY 2018) PROVIDED THAT DIRECT PAY AND INDIRECT PAY PROGRAMS REFLECT MARKET MEDIANS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE. NO OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XII, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING COMMITTEE FOR OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT AND INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT SELECTION: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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Department of the Treasury
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
Employer identification number

34-0149250
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Total income


(e)
End-of-year assets


(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(1) GCP REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC
1240 HURON ROAD E SUITE 300
CLEVELAND,OH44115
82-1975915
REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY OH 862,696 5,575,630 GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Exempt Code section


(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)CLEVELAND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
1240 HURON ROAD E SUITE 300

CLEVELAND,OH44115
34-6528498
TO DEVELOP & IMPROVE CLEVELAND'S CIVIC VISIONS. OH 501(C)(3) LINE 7 GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
Yes
 
(2)ECONOMIC GROWTH FOUNDATION
1240 HURON ROAD E SUITE 300

CLEVELAND,OH44115
34-1916518
TO PROMOTE & ENHANCE CIVIC, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURAL GROWTH. OH 501(C)(3) LINE 7 GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
Yes
 










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Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



(b)
Primary activity




(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


(d)
Direct controlling
entity



(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity
(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)
(f)
Share of total income
(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
(h)
Percentage
ownership
(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) GROUP SERVICES INC

1240 HURON ROAD E SUITE 300
CLEVELAND,OH44115
34-1402329
SMALL BUS ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE/QUALITY GROUP INSURANCE. OH GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
C 1,507,682 2,366,822 100.000 % Yes  
(2) GCP SHARED SERVICES INC

1240 HURON ROAD E SUITE 300
CLEVELAND,OH44115
20-8637606
LEASE MANAGEMENT OH GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
 
C     50.000 % Yes  










Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) GROUP SERVICES INC

N 195,390  
(2) GROUP SERVICES INC

O 499,391  
(3) GROUP SERVICES INC

S 795,996  
(4) ECONOMIC GROWTH FOUNDATION

N 189,235  
(5) ECONOMIC GROWTH FOUNDATION

O 947,258  
(6) ECONOMIC GROWTH FOUNDATION

R 971,712  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations?
(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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