Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
 
% MELISSA BENEDICT - EXEC DIR
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)200 Public Square Suite 3300
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CLEVELAND, OH44114
A Employer identification number

31-1284344
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(513) 425-5000
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$14,053,949J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 3,000,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 147,006
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 147,006
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 147,006
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 678 0 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,147,684 147,006 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,009 0 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 8,799 2,480 0 6,319
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 10,808 2,480 0 6,319
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 5,963,390 4,432,390
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 5,974,198 2,480 0 4,438,709
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,826,514
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 144,526
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 4,748,264 2,091,066 2,091,066
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........   1,354,493 1,354,493
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 6,320 14,311 14,311
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 9,068,337 Click to see attachment10,590,889 10,590,889
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment3,275 Click to see attachment3,190 Click to see attachment3,190
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 13,826,196 14,053,949 14,053,949
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable................. 672,500 2,203,500
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 672,500 2,203,500
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 13,153,696 11,850,449
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 13,153,696 11,850,449
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 13,826,196 14,053,949
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
13,153,696
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-2,826,514
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
1,523,267
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
11,850,449
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
11,850,449
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION      
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 147,006     147,006
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       147,006
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 147,006
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 2,009
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,009
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 16,318
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 16,318
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 14,309
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet14,309 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? Click to see list of attachments....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changesClick to see list of attachments....
3
Yes
 
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.Click to see list of attachments
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletOH
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMELISSA BENEDICT - EXEC DIR Telephone no.bullet (513) 425-2543

    Located atbullet9227 CENTRE POINTE DRIVEWEST CHESTEROH ZIP+4bullet450694822
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
    Yes
     
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
     
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    MELISSA J BENEDICT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    30.0     		0 0 0
    200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3330
    Cleveland,OH44114
    ANNA D EDIGER SECRETARY
    1.0     		0 0 0
    200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3330
    CLEVELAND,OH44114
    DENISE M CARUSO TREASURER
    1.0     		0 0 0
    200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3330
    CLEVELAND,OH44114
    JAMES D GRAHAM CHAIRMAN & TRUSTEE
    1.0     		0 0 0
    200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3330
    CLEVELAND,OH44114
    BRIAN K BISHOP TRUSTEE
    1.0     		0 0 0
    200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3330
    CLEVELAND,OH44114
    TRACI L FORRESTER TRUSTEE
    1.0     		0 0 0
    200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3330
    CLEVELAND,OH44114
    MAURICE D HARAPIAK TRUSTEE
    1.0     		0 0 0
    200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3330
    CLEVELAND,OH44114
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
     
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    9,829,959
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,789,843
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    12,619,802
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    12,619,802
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    189,297
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    12,430,505
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    621,525
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    621,525
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    2,009
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,009
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    619,516
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    619,516
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    619,516
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 619,516
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2019, 2018, 2017  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 1,663,326
    b From 2017...... 1,492,752
    c From 2018...... 1,678,310
    d From 2019...... 2,233,984
    e From 2020...... 2,121,093
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 9,189,465
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 4,438,709
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 619,516
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,819,193
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 13,008,658
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		1,663,326
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		11,345,332
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 1,492,752
    b Excess from 2018.... 1,678,310
    c Excess from 2019.... 2,233,984
    d Excess from 2020.... 2,121,093
    e Excess from 2021.... 3,819,193
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    MELISSA BENEDICT
    200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3300
    CLEVELAND,OH44114
    (513) 425-2543
    Melissa.Benedict@clevelandcliffs.com
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation's online application is available via our website www.clevelandcliffs.com/foundation
    cAny submission deadlines:
    Deadline Dates are typically March 1, June 1 and September 1
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Funding priorities include education, environment and healthy lifestyles.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Alabama Childhood Food Solutions
    PO Box 1321
    Sylacauga,AL35150     		  PC General Support 10,000
    ALS of Michigan
    24359 Northwestern Hwy 100
    Southfield,MI48075     		  PC General Support 100
    Alzheimer Association
    25200 Telegraph Road Suite 100
    Southfield,MI48033     		  PC General Support 8,000
    American Heart Assoc
    7272 Greensville Ave
    Dallas,TX75231     		  PC General Support 545
    American Heart Association Midwest
    PO Box 4002902
    Des Moines,IA50340     		  PC General Support 25,000
    American Institute for Ecoc Research
    PO Box 1000
    Great Barrington,MA01230     		  PC General Support 100
    American Red Cross Northern MN
    2524 Maple Grove Road
    Duluth,MN55811     		  PC General Support 10,000
    American Red Cross Northern OH Region
    3747 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland,OH44115     		  PC General Support 20,000
    American Red Cross SE PA
    2221 Chestnut St
    Philadelphia,PA19103     		  PC General Support 10,000
    ArtsWave
    PO Box 645582
    Cincinnati,OH45264     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Ashland University
    401 College Ave
    Ashland,OH44805     		  PC General Support 500
    ASM Materials Education Fdn
    9639 Kinsman Road
    Materials Park,OH44073     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Autism Speaks
    1060 State Road 2nd Floor
    Princeton,PA08540     		  PC General Support 25
    Bay Area Historical Society
    PO Box 33
    Silver Bay,MN55614     		  PC General Support 13,100
    Bay Cliff Health Camp
    PO Box 310
    Big Bay,MI49808     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Beacon House
    1301 N Third Street
    Marquette,MI49855     		  PC General Support 50,000
    Birmingham Hall of Fame
    437 Holly Drive
    Oregon,OH43616     		  PC General Support 2,000
    Boys & Girls Club of NE Ohio
    6114 Broadway Ave
    Cleveland,OH44127     		  PC General Support 70,000
    Boys & Girls Club of Toledo
    2250 N Detroit Ave
    Toledo,OH43606     		  PC General Support 18,000
    Brain and Behavior Research FDN
    747 Third Ave - 33rd Floor
    New York,NY10017     		  PC General Support 100
    Butler County Humane Society
    1015 Evans City Road
    Renfrew,PA16053     		  PC General Support 50
    Butler Meals on Wheels
    218 E Jefferson St
    Butler,PA16001     		  PC General Support 50
    Canalway Partners
    PO Box 6099420
    Cleveland,OH44109     		  PC General Support 5,000
    CANDLE
    Monarch Place 100 Brugh Ave
    Butler,PA16001     		  PC General Support 14,040
    Capital Area Humane Society
    7095 W Grand River Ave
    Lansing,MI48906     		  PC General Support 100
    Catholic Charities
    24445 Northwestern HWY Suite 200
    Southfield,MI48075     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Catholic Charities - Pittsburgh
    212 9th Street
    Pittsburgh,PA15222     		  PC General Support 50
    Catholic Charities of SE Michigan
    15945 Canal Road
    Clinton Twp,MI48038     		  PC General Support 30,000
    Catholic Charities SW Ohio
    7162 Reading Road St 600
    Cincinnati,OH45237     		  PC General Support 50
    Catholic Charities Toledo
    1933 Spielbusch Ave
    Toledo,OH43604     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Catholic Social Services Marthas Choice Market
    353 E Johnson HWY
    Norristown,PA19401     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
    3908 Corey Road
    Harrisburg,PA17109     		  PC General Support 15,000
    Chester County Food Bank
    650 Pennsylvania Drive
    Exton,PA19341     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Children's Dental Services
    636 Broadway St NE
    Minneapolis,MN55413     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Children's Hospital Medical Center
    3333 Burnet Ave MLC 9002
    Cincinnati,OH45229     		  PC General Support 25
    Chisholm Area Food BankArrowhead economic
    208 W Lake Street
    Chisholm,MN55719     		  PC General Support 2,500
    Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
    3333 Burnet Ave MLC 9002
    Cincinnati,OH45229     		  PC General Support 1,250
    City of Toledo Toledo Fire & Rescue
    545 N Huron
    Toledo,OH43604     		  GOV General Support 27,000
    City Year Cleveland
    3615 Superior Ave Building 44 Suit
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 7,500
    Cleveland Leadership Center
    PO Box 23613
    Cleveland,OH44023     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Cleveland Metro Bar Foundation
    1375 E 9th St Floor 2
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Cleveland Play House
    1901 E 13th Street Suite 200
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 25,000
    College Now Greater Cleveland Inc
    1500 W 3rd St Ste 125
    Cleveland,OH44113     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Commemorative Air Force
    PO Box 764769
    Dallas,TX75237     		  PC General Support 25
    Community Bread Basket
    3501 West St
    Weirton,WV26062     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Community Building Institute
    800 Lafayette Ave
    Middletown,OH45044     		  PC General Support 10,731
    Community Pregnancy Center
    3717 Roosevelt
    Middletown,OH45044     		  PC General Support 1,710
    Compassion International
    12290 Voyager Parkway
    Colorado Springs,CO80921     		  PC General Support 745
    Connecting Kids to Meals
    1501 Monroe St
    Toledo,OH43604     		  PC General Support 15,000
    Crossroad Child and Family Services
    1825 Beacon St
    Fort Wayne,IN46805     		  PC General Support 50
    DAV Charitable Service Trust
    860 Dolwick Drive
    Erlanger,KY41018     		  PC General Support 50
    Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation
    18700 Audette
    Dearborn,MI48124     		  PC General Support 15,000
    Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
    4623 Wesley Ave Suite A
    Cincinnati,OH45212     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Drink Local Drink Tap Inc
    1455 West 29th St
    Cleveland,OH44113     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Ely Senior Center
    637 E James Street
    Ely,MN55731     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Epilepsy Alliance
    895 Central Ave Suite 550
    Cincinnati,OH45202     		  PC General Support 25
    Family Y of Owenboro
    900 Kentucky Parkway
    Owensboro,KY42301     		  PC General Support 2,500
    Father Flanagan's Boys Home
    14100 Crawfod St
    Boys Town,NE68010     		  PC General Support 50
    Feeding America West Michigan
    864 West River Center
    Comstock Park,MI49321     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Fellowship of Christian Athletes
    8701 Leeds Road
    Kansas City,MO64129     		  PC General Support 350
    Food Bank Northern Indiana
    PO Box 11365
    South Bend,IN46634     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
    6490 Broadway
    Merrillville,IN46410     		  PC General Support 250,000
    FOP Charities Inc
    255 Gradolph St
    Toledo,OH43612     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Franciscan Alliance Foundation Inc
    2050 North Main Street Suite A
    Crown Point,IN46307     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Fransican University
    1235 University Blvd
    Steubenville,OH43952     		  PC General Support 2,000
    Fred Waara Chapter Trout Unlimited
    PO Box 123
    Marquette,MI49855     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Friends of Breakthrough Schools
    3615 Superior Ave Suite 3103A
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 500,000
    Friends of the Finland Community
    PO Box 582
    Finland,MN55603     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Friends of the Railroad Museum
    PO Box 125
    Strasburg,PA17579     		  PC General Support 25
    Friends of the Rose Garden Mission
    PO Box 122089
    Covington,KY41012     		  PC General Support 2,500
    Friends of the Rouge
    650 Church Street Suite 209
    Plymouth,MI48170     		  PC General Support 21,600
    Gleaners Community Food Bank
    2131 Beaufait
    Detroit,MI48207     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Grace You and Family Foundation
    100 Center Ave
    Butler,PA16001     		  PC General Support 50
    Great Lakes Science Center
    601 Erieside Ave
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Greater Chicago Food Depository
    4100 W Ann Lurie Place
    Chicago,IL60632     		  PC General Support 15,000
    Greater Cleveland Food Bank
    15500 South Waterloo Road
    Cleveland,OH44110     		  PC General Support 80,000
    Greater Cleveland Food Bankinc
    15500 South Waterloo Road
    Cleveland,OH44110     		  PC General Support 75,000
    Greater Dayton Public TV
    110 S Jefferson St
    Dayton,OH45402     		  PC General Support 75
    Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
    1 N Linden St
    Duquesne,PA15110     		  PC General Support 100
    Greenhaven PTO
    323 e 37th St
    Hibbing,MN55746     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Habitat for Humanity Cincinnati
    4910 Para Drive
    Cincinnati,OH45237     		  PC General Support 12,500
    Hillsdale College
    33 E College St
    Hillsdale,MI49242     		  PC General Support 100
    Hunger Solutions Minnesota
    555 Park Street Suite 400
    Saint Paul,MN55103     		  PC General Support 10,000
    I'm In Ministry
    PO Box 31880
    Independence,OH44131     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Interfaith Hospitality Network of Warren County
    203 E Warren St
    Lebanon,OH45036     		  PC General Support 500
    Investup
    857 W Washington St Ste 301
    Marquette,MI49855     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Itasca County Historical Society
    201 N Pokegama
    Grand Rapids,MN55744     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Junior Achievement of Middletown Area
    1050 Central Ave
    Middletown,OH45044     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Kiwanis District Foundation
    PO Box 604
    Ishpeming,MI49849     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Lake Superior Community Partnership Foundation
    501 South Front Street
    Marquette,MI49855     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
    1223 West Sixth Street
    Cleveland,OH44113     		  PC General Support 15,000
    Life Forward Pregnancy Care
    2415 Auburn Ave
    Cincinnati,OH45219     		  PC General Support 750
    Little Sister of the Poor
    476 Riddle Road
    Cincinnati,OH45220     		  PC General Support 50
    MAGNET
    1768 E 25th St
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 125,000
    Manufacturing Works
    4855 West 130th Street Suite 1
    Cleveland,OH44135     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
    5572 Smith Road
    Brook Park,OH44142     		  PC General Support 2,500
    Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity
    1310 Conant St
    Maumee,OH43537     		  PC General Support 65,000
    May Dugan Center
    4115 Bridge Ave
    Cleveland,OH44113     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Mercatus Center Inc
    3434 Washington Blvd 47th Floor
    Arlington,VA22201     		  PC General Support 125
    Mesabi Range College Foundation
    1001 Chestnut St W
    Virginia,MN55792     		  PC General Support 4,500
    Metroparks Toledo Foundation
    5100 W Central Ave Sutie A
    Toledo,OH43615     		  PC General Support 50,000
    Middletown Community Foundation
    300 N Main Street Suite 300
    Middletown,OH45042     		  PC General Support 502,450
    Mid-Ohio Food Bank
    3960 Brookham Drive
    Grove City,OH43123     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Mission of Mercy Inc
    22 South Market Street 6D
    Frederick,MN21701     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Museum of Contemporary Art
    11400 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland,OH44106     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Musical Arts Association
    11001 Euclid Ave Sererance Hall
    Cleveland,OH44106     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Muskingum County Hunger Network Inc
    PO Box 512
    Zanesville,OH43702     		  PC General Support 10,000
    National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
    1133 15th St NW FL 10
    Washington,DC20005     		  PC General Support 700,000
    Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
    2600 S Park Blvd
    Cleveland,OH44120     		  PC General Support 10,000
    New Life Furniture
    11335 Reed Hartman Hwy
    Cincinnati,OH45241     		  PC General Support 700
    Nice Community Schools
    300 S Westwood Drive
    Ishpeming,MI49849     		  GOV General Support 10,000
    North Hills Community Outreach
    1978 Ferguson Road
    Allison Park,PA15101     		  PC General Support 100
    North St Louis Habitat for Humanity
    PO Box 24
    Virginia,MN55792     		  PC General Support 12,000
    Northern Lights Music Festival
    PO Box 17
    Gilbert,MN55741     		  PC General Support 5,000
    northern michigan University Fdn
    607 Cohodas Hall 1401 Presque Isle
    Marquette,MI49855     		  PC General Support 1,000
    Oswego College Foundation
    215 Sheldon Hall
    Oswego,NY13126     		  PC General Support 250
    Owensboro-Daviess Cty Humane Society
    740 Unsel Road
    Maceo,KY42355     		  PC General Support 2,000
    Partridge Creek Farm
    PO Box 4
    Ishpeming,MI49849     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Paws
    6302 Crossing Blvd
    Monroe,OH45050     		  PC General Support 125
    Penn State Philanthropic Fund
    2583 Gateway Drive Suite 130
    State College,PA16801     		  PC General Support 200
    Penn State University
    Office of University Development
    Hershey,PA17033     		  PC General Support 500
    Penn Tech & Historical Society
    2600 Willowbrook Drive
    Cincinnati,OH45237     		  PC General Support 25
    PEO Foundation
    3700 Grand Ave
    Des Moines,IA50312     		  PC General Support 100
    PHASTAR Corp
    1776 Columbus Rd
    Cleveland,OH44113     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting
    67 Bedford Square
    Pittsburgh,PA15203     		  PC General Support 120
    Playhouse Square Foundation
    1501 Euclid Ave Suite 200
    Cleveland,OH44115     		  PC General Support 100,000
    Project Care Free Clinics
    3112 6th Ave
    Hibbing,MN55746     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Providence House
    2050 W 32 St
    Cleveland,OH44113     		  PC General Support 33,333
    REACH
    PO Box 366
    Follansbee,WV26037     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Reach Out Lakota
    PO Box 362
    West Chester,OH45071     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Rensselaer Polytechnics
    110 8th St Chasan Bldg
    Troy,NY12180     		  PC General Support 100
    Ronald McDonald House
    341 Erkenbrecher Ave
    Cincinnati,OH45229     		  PC General Support 60
    Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh
    451 44th Street Penthouse Fl
    Pittsburgh,PA15201     		  PC General Support 50
    Room at the Inn
    347 Rock Street
    Marquette,MI49855     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
    5500 Wabash Ave
    Terre Haute,IN47803     		  PC General Support 125
    Royalmont Academy
    200 Northcrest Drive
    Mason,OH45040     		  PC General Support 1,000
    Saint Mary's College
    110 LeMans Hall
    Notre Dame,IN46556     		  PC General Support 200
    Salvation Army
    440 West Nyack Road
    West Nyack,NY10994     		  PC General Support 30,000
    Salvation Army - Columbus
    440 West Nyack Road
    West Nyack,NY10994     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Salvation Army - Coschocton
    2507 E 22nd Street
    Cleveland,OH44115     		  PC General Support 15,000
    Salvation Army - Mansfield
    2507 E 22nd Street
    Cleveland,OH44115     		  PC General Support 15,000
    Salvation Army - Middletown
    440 West Nyack Road
    West Nyack,NY10994     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Salvation Army - Warren
    2507 E 22nd Street
    Cleveland,OH44115     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Salvation Army Hibbing
    107 W Howard St
    Hibbing,MN55746     		  PC General Support 7,500
    Salvation Army Marquette
    1009 W Baraga Ave
    Marquette,MI49855     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Salvation Army -Monessan
    308 Schoonmaker Ave
    Monessen,PA15062     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Salvation Army Virginia MN
    507 S 12th Ave W
    Virginia,MN55792     		  PC General Support 7,500
    Science and Engineering Fair SW Detroit
    PO Box 158
    Farmington,MI48335     		  PC General Support 50
    Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank
    4503 Airpark Boulevard
    Duluth,MN55811     		  PC General Support 80,000
    SELF
    415 S Monument Ave
    Hamilton,OH45011     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Shared Harvest Food Bank
    5901 Dixie Highway
    Fairfield,OH45014     		  PC General Support 50,000
    Shriners Hospitals for Children
    2900 N Rocky Point Drive
    Tampa,FL33607     		  PC General Support 250
    Sisu Heritage
    Town of Embarrass 7503 Levander Roa
    Embarrass,MN55732     		  PC General Support 7,000
    Skidmark CLE's Motogo Program
    5401 Hamilton Ave
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Society of St Vincent de Paul
    1133 Adams Street
    Bowling Green,KY42101     		  PC General Support 10,000
    SPCA Cincy
    11900 Conrey Road
    Cincinnati,OH45249     		  PC General Support 200
    Spencer County Fair
    PO Box 133
    Hatfield,IN47617     		  PC General Support 6,000
    St Jude
    501 St Jude Place
    Memphis,TN38105     		  PC General Support 375
    St Jude Children's Research Hospital
    501 St Jude Place
    Memphis,TN38105     		  PC General Support 200
    St Rita
    1720 Glendale Milford Road
    Cincinnati,OH45215     		  PC General Support 425
    St Rita School for Deaf
    1720 Glendale Milford Road
    Cincinnati,OH45215     		  PC General Support 250
    St Vincent DePaul
    124 W Apple St
    Dayton,OH45402     		  PC General Support 25
    Tech Corps Ohio
    6600 Busch Blvd Suite 210
    Columbus,OH43229     		  PC General Support 13,000
    Tender Mercies Ministries
    PO Box 669
    Princeton,WV24740     		  PC General Support 10,000
    The Arc of Pennsylvania
    112 Hollywood Drive Suite 202
    Butler,PA16001     		  PC General Support 7,598
    The Healing Center
    11345 Century Circle W
    Cincinnati,OH45246     		  PC General Support 2,400
    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
    3 International Drive Ste 200
    Rye Brook,NY10573     		  PC General Support 25
    The Lighthouse Foundation
    PO Box 366
    Bakerstown,PA15007     		  PC General Support 40,000
    The Salvation Army - Butler
    313 W Cunningham St
    Butler,PA16001     		  PC General Support 50
    The Salvation Army - Mi
    16130 Northland Dr
    Southfield,MI48075     		  PC General Support 100
    The Schuylkill Center
    8480 Hagys Mill Road
    Philadelphia,PA19128     		  PC General Support 15,515
    Toledo NW Ohio Food Bank Inc
    24 E Woodruff Ave
    Toledo,OH43604     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Tri State Food Bank Inc
    2504 Lynch Road
    Evansville,IN47711     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Trillium House
    1144 Northland Dr
    Marquette,MI49855     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Tuscarawas Co Genealogical Society
    PO Box 832
    Dennison,OH44621     		  PC General Support 100
    Twilight Wish Foundation
    PO Box 1042
    Doylestown,PA18901     		  PC General Support 25
    Two Harbors Area Food Shelf
    PO Box 601
    Two Harbors,MN55616     		  PC General Support 2,500
    UNC Health Foundation
    123 W Franklin St Ste 510
    Chapel Hill,NC27599     		  PC General Support 1,250
    United Way Coshocton County
    Po Box 84
    Coshocton,OH43812     		  PC General Support 7,000
    United Way of Chester County
    495 Thomas Jones Way Suite 302
    Exton,PA19341     		  PC General Support 12,500
    United Way of Greater Cleveland
    1331 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland,OH44115     		  PC General Support 100,000
    United Way of Muskingum Perry & Morgan
    526 Putnam Ave
    Zanesville,OH43701     		  PC General Support 5,000
    United Way of Porter County
    951 Eastport Centre Drive
    Valparaiso,IN46383     		  PC General Support 177,500
    United Way of Richland County
    3 N Main Street Ste 300
    Mansfield,OH44902     		  PC General Support 15,000
    United Way of SE Michigan
    PO Box 77398
    Detroit,MI48277     		  PC General Support 10,000
    University of Dayton
    300 College Park
    Dayton,OH45469     		  PC General Support 200
    University of Notre Dame
    1100 Grace Hall
    Notre Dame,IN46556     		  PC General Support 200
    University Settlement
    4800 Broadway Ave
    Cleveland,OH44127     		  PC General Support 7,500
    Urban Mission Ministries Inc
    301 North Fifth Street
    Steubenville,OH43952     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Victory Project Inc
    409 Troy Street
    Dayton,OH45404     		  PC General Support 75
    Virginia Amateur Hockey Assoc
    PO Box 511
    Virginia,MN55792     		  PC General Support 50,000
    Weirton Christian Center
    PO Box 2045
    Weirton,WV26062     		  PC General Support 16,344
    Western Reserve Land Conservancy
    3850 Chagrin River Rd
    Moreland Hills,OH44022     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
    6282 Cranberry Road
    Finland,MN55603     		  PC General Support 10,000
    World Vision
    34834 Weyerhaeuser Way S
    Federal Way,WA98001     		  PC General Support 449
    World Wildlife Fund
    1250 24th St NW
    Washington,DC20037     		  PC General Support 150
    YMIC Foundation
    1500 W Woodbank Way
    West Chester,PA19380     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 4,432,390
    bApproved for future payment
    Friends of Breakthough Schools
    615 Superior Ave Building 44 Suite
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 1,000,000
    Virginia Amateur Hockey Assoc
    PO Box 511
    Virginia,MN55792     		  PC General Support 100,000
    Great Lakes Science Center
    601 Erieside Ave
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Toledo MetroParks
    5100 W Central Ave
    Toledo,OH43615     		  PC General Support 50,000
    Northern Michigan University Foundation
    607 Cohodas Hall 1401 Presque Isle
    Marquette,MI49855     		  PC General Support 60,000
    Cleveland Bar Association
    1375 E 9th St 2
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 20,000
    USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation
    1001 Lakeside Avenue East Suite 15
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 150,000
    Cleveland Food Bank
    15500 South Waterloo Road
    Cleveland,OH44110     		  PC General Support 500,000
    Magnet
    1768 E 25th St
    Cleveland,OH44114     		  PC General Support 125,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 2,030,000
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 147,006  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aEXCISE TAXES REFUND     		    01 678  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   147,684  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    147,684
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    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
    2021
    Name of the organization
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    31-1284344
    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) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    31-1284344
    Part I
    Contributors
    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
    1
    CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC
    200 PUBLIC SQUARE STE 3300
     
    CLEVELAND, OH441142315

    		$ 3,000,000


    (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) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    31-1284344
    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) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    31-1284344
    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
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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    TY 2021 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    31-1284344
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2021 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    31-1284344
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    Part XII, Line 3e Part XII, Line 3e Part XII Line 3 was updated to correctly reflect the excess distribution carryforward from 2020.

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    31-1284344
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ISHARES CORE S P SMALL CAP FMV 269,099 269,099
    ISHARES CORE S P 500 ETF FMV 6,401,206 6,401,206
    SPDR S P MIDCAP 400 FMV 1,107,835 1,107,835
    ISHARES CORE US AGGREGATE BOND FMV 1,853,230 1,853,230
    ISHARES TRUST ISHARES 1 5 YEAR FMV 231,684 231,684
    ISHARES TRUST ISHARES 5 10 YR FMV 727,835 727,835

    TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    31-1284344
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    INTEREST RECEIVABLES 3,275 3,190 3,190


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    31-1284344
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CHECK FEES 179 0 0 179
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 2,480 2,480 0 0
    BANK FEES 6,140 0 0 6,140


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    31-1284344
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Excise taxes refund 678 0 0


    TY 2021 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    31-1284344
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAINS 1,523,267


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    31-1284344
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAXES 2,009 0 0 0