Form990-PF

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
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
 
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 right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$9,122,763
J 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) 4,456,000
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 311 311  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 175,551 175,551  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,014,468
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,014,468
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 0
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 0
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... 0  
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 0 0 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 6,646,330 2,190,330 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 0 0 0 0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 0 0 0 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 11,121 11,121 0 0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 30,250 0 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0 0
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 2,935 2,935 0 0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 44,306 14,056 0 0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 5,774,208 6,423,208
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 5,818,514 14,056 0 6,423,208
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 827,816
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,176,274
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 2
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............. 850,720 917,532 917,532
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 129,579 392,974 392,974
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   0 0 0
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   0 0 0
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions)..... 0 0 0
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow0
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow0 0 0 0
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 11,836    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 0 0 0
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 6,326,073 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5,398,234
5,398,234
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,397,811 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,413,038
2,413,038
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow0
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow0 0   0
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 0 0 0
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow0
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow0 0   0
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5,713
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List of Attached Documents:
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985
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List of Attached Documents:
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985
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 9,721,732 9,122,763 9,122,763
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable................. 3,763,500 3,114,500
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons 0 0
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)...... 0 0
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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0
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List of Attached Documents:
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18,416
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 3,763,500 3,132,916
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 5,958,232 5,989,847
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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)..... 5,958,232 5,989,847
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 9,721,732 9,122,763
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
5,958,232
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
827,816
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
36,642
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
6,822,690
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5
832,843
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
5,989,847
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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 DISTRIBUTIONS      
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 4,654,511   2,640,043 2,014,468
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     0 2,014,468
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 2,014,468
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 0
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 right arrow 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) 1 30,250
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 30,250
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 30,250
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 11,834
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
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 11,834
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 18,416
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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? ....................
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. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 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 changes....
3
 
No
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.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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)
right arrowOH
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 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? 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
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 addressright arrowhttps://www.clevelandcliffs.com/sustainability/social/cleveland-cliffs-foundation
14
The books are in care ofright arrowMELISSA BENEDICT - EXEC DIR Telephone no.right arrow (513) 425-2543

Located atright arrow200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3300CLEVELANDOH ZIP+4right arrow44114
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, 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 right arrow
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
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 2023? .............
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 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 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 2023 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 2023.) .....................
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 2023? ..
4b
 
No
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
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
30.000
0 0 0
200 PUBLIC SQUARE
SUITE 3300
CLEVELAND,OH44114
BRIAN K BISHOP TRUSTEE (END 6/23)
1.000
0 0 0
200 PUBLIC SQUARE
SUITE 3300
CLEVELAND,OH44114
PATRICK M BLOOM TRUSTEE
1.000
0 0 0
200 PUBLIC SQUARE
SUITE 3300
CLEVELAND,OH44114
ANNA P EDIGER SECRETARY
1.000
0 0 0
200 PUBLIC SQUARE
SUITE 3300
CLEVELAND,OH44114
TRACI L FORRESTER TRUSTEE
1.000
0 0 0
200 PUBLIC SQUARE
SUITE 3300
CLEVELAND,OH44114
JAMES D GRAHAM CHAIRMAN & TRUSTEE
1.000
0 0 0
200 PUBLIC SQUARE
SUITE 3300
CLEVELAND,OH44114
CHARLES T WALKER TREASURER
1.000
0 0 0
200 PUBLIC SQUARE
SUITE 3300
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...................right arrow 0
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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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.............right arrow  
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.........................right arrow0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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
7,907,070
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
2,758,671
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
10,665,741
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
10,665,741
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
159,986
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
10,505,755
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
525,288
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
525,288
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
30,250
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
30,250
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
495,038
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
36,642
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
531,680
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
531,680
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
6,423,208
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
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
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
6,423,208
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2022
(c)
2022
(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 531,680
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 2020, 2019 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 1,678,310
b From 2019...... 2,233,984
c From 2020...... 2,121,093
d From 2021...... 5,121,133
e From 2022...... 6,138,419
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 17,292,939
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 6,423,208
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions).....
0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........
0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 531,680
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 5,891,528
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.   0
(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 23,184,467
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b ..........
0
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 ...........
0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions .............
0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 ..........
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) .......
0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
1,678,310
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
21,506,157
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 2,233,984
b Excess from 2020.... 2,121,093
c Excess from 2021.... 5,121,133
d Excess from 2022.... 6,138,419
e Excess from 2023.... 5,891,528
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed ..........
Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
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 right arrow
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
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 (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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

ALGER MARQUETTE CMTY ACTION BD DBA CMTY ACTION ALGER MARQUETTE

1125 COMMERCE DR
MARQUETTE,MI498558630
none PC General support 9,906

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION - TX

7272 GREENVILLE AVE
DALLAS,TX75231
none PC General support 5,000

AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION

40 East Main Street Suite 887
NEWARK,DE19711
none PC General support 446,302

ARGONAUT

2332 PROSPECT AVE E
CLEVELAND,OH44115
none PC General support 15,000

ARROWHEAD CENTER INC

505 12TH AVE WEST STE 1
VIRGINIA,MN55792
none PC General support 10,000

ARROWHEAD ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY INCORPORATED

702 3RD AVE S
VIRGINIA,MN55792
none PC General support 30,000

ART BARN SCHOOL FO ART

695 N 400 E
VALPARAISO,IN46383
none PC General support 5,000

ARTS HOLDING HANDS AND HEARTS

805 NATHAN HALE DR
WEST CHESTER,PA19382
none PC General support 5,000

ASM Materials Education Foundation

9639 Kinsman Road
Materials Park,OH44073
none EOF General support 100,000

ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TEC

186 THORN HILL ROAD
WARRENDALE,PA15086
none PC General support 36,500

ASSOCIATION FOR THE WOLF LAKE INITIATIVE

2400 NEW YORK AVE
WHITING,IN46394
none PC General support 10,000

ASSOCIATION OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSMEN OF PORTER COUNTY

115 SOUTH 4TH STREET
CHESTERTON,IN46304
none PC General support 18,000

ATRIUM MEDICAL CTR FOUNDATION

6051 MARKET AVENUE
MIDDLETOWN,OH45005
none PC General support 75,000

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

1755 E ERIE BLVD SUITE D
HAMILTON,OH45011
none PC General support 10,000

BLUEFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY

219 ROCK STREET
BLUEFIELD,WV24701
none PC General support 8,000

BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION

1701 MERCY HEALTH PLACE
CINCINNATI,OH45237
none PC General support 15,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF COLUMBUS

1000 CLEVELAND AVE
COLUMBUS,OH43201
none PC General support 5,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS NORTHEAST OH

4111 PEARL AVENUE
LORAIN,OH44055
none PC General support 70,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF TOLEDO

2250 N DETROIT AVE
TOLEDO,OH43606
none PC General support 25,000

BOYS CLUB OF DULUTH INC

302 ROOSEVELT AVE SUITE 2
COLERAINE,MN557220000
none PC General support 5,000

CALUMET COLLEGE OF ST JOSEPH

2400 NEW YORK AVENUE ROOM 619
WHITING,IN463942146
none PC General support 10,000

CANALWAY PARTNERS

PO BOX 609420
CLEVELAND,OH44109
none PC General support 7,500

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo

1933 Spielbusch Ave
Toledo,OH43604
none PC General support 50,000

CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF TOLEDO

1933 SPIELBUSCH AVE
TOLEDO,OH43604
none PC General support 5,000

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FOOD BANK

3908 COREY ROAD
HARRISBURG,PA17109
none PC General support 8,500

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF NWI

2300 173RD STREET
HAMMOND,IN46323
none PC General support 50,000

Chester County Food Bank

650 Pennsylvania Drive
Exton,PA19341
none PC General support 8,000

CHESTER COUNTY FUTURES

50 SOUTH 1ST AVE SUITE 105
COATESVILLE,PA19320
none PC General support 25,000

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS FUND

PO BOX 122
WEIRTON,WV26062
none PC General support 4,000

CHILDREN'S DENTAL SERVICES

636 BROADWAY ST NE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413
none PC General support 10,000

Chisholm Food Shelf

208 E Lake Street
Chisholm,MN55719
none PC General support 5,000

Christian Resource Center

499 Jefferson St
Rockport,IL47635
none PC General support 8,500

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

9500 Euclid Ave HS1-15
Cleveland,OH44195
none PC General support 100,000

CLEVELAND LEADERSHIP CENTER

1375 EAST 9TH ST SUITE 1100 ATTN LC
HUMAN SERVICES DAY
CLEVELAND,OH44115
none PC General support 10,000

CLEVELAND METROPARKS

4101 FULTON PARKWAY
CLEVELAND,OH44144
none PC General support 150,000

CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN BAR FOUND

1375 E 9TH STREET FLOOR 2
CLEVELAND,OH44114
none PC General support 10,000

CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN BAR FOUND

1375 E 9TH STREET FLOOR 2
CLEVELAND,OH44114
none PC General support 25,000

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

1 WADE OVAL DRIVE
CLEVELAND,OH44106
none PC General support 25,000

CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE

1900 E 13TH STREET SUITE 300
CLEVELAND,OH44114
none PC General support 25,000

COATESVILLE 2ND CENTURY ALLIANCE

PO BOX 692
COATESVILLE,PA19320
none PC General support 10,000

COATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICSOUT OF BOX ROBOTICS CLUB

20 N BAILEY ROAD SUITE 72203
THORNDALE,PA19372
none PC General support 3,000

COATESVILLE YOUTH INITIATIVE

545 E LINCOLN HIGHWAY
COATESVILLE,PA19320
none PC General support 10,000

COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND INC

1500 WEST 3RD STREET SUITE 125
CLEVELAND,OH44113
none PC General support 10,000

COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND INC

1500 WEST 3RD STREET SUITE 125
CLEVELAND,OH44113
none PC General support 470,000

Community Bread Basket

3501 West St
Weirton,WV26062
none PC General support 8,000

Community Food Pantry of New Carlisle

PO Box 135
New Carlisle,IN46552
none PC General support 8,500

CONESVILLE ELEMENTARY PTO

199 STATE STREET
CONESVILLE,OH43811
none PC General support 10,000

COURAGE INCORPORATED

403 KIRKPATRICK AVE BOX 72
PALMER,MI49871
none PC General support 5,000

DEARBORN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

18700 AUDETTE
DEARBORN,MI48124
none PC General support 50,000

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY

CONFIDENTIAL ADDRESS PO BOX 832
WEST CHESTER,PA193810832
none PC General support 10,000

DRINK LOCAL DRINK TAP INC

1455 WEST 29TH STREET
CLEVELAND,OH44113
none PC General support 6,000

DUNELAND YMCA INC

215 ROOSEVELT ST
CHESTERTON,IN463042530
none PC General support 125,000

Ely Area Food Shelf

PO Box 786
Ely,MN55731
none PC General support 4,000

ERIE SHORES COUNCIL BSA

5600 W SYLVANIA AVE
TOLEDO,OH43623
none PC General support 5,000

ESPERANZA INC

3104 W 25TH STREET 4TH FLOOR
CLEVELAND,OH44109
none PC General support 10,000

FC Cincinnati Foundation

14 East 4th Street 4th Floor
Cincinnati,OH45202
none PC General support 25,000

Feeding South Florida

2501 SW 32 Terrace
Pembroke Park,FL33023
none PC General support 2,000

FIREFIGHTER CANCER SUPPORT NETWORK INC

2600 W OLIVE AVE 5TH FL PMB 608
BURBANK,CA91505
none PC General support 500

FIRST STEP FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION SERVICES INC

647 LOCUST STREET
COSHOCTON,OH43812
none PC General support 5,000

Food Bank of Northwest Indiana

6490 Broadway
Merrillville,IN46410
none PC General support 100,000

Food Bank of Northwest Indiana

6490 Broadway
Merrillville,IN46410
none PC General support 1,500

FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE FOUNDATION INC

2050 NORTH MAIN STREET SUITE A
CROWN POINT,IN46307
none PC General support 30,000

FRED WAARA CHAPTER TROUT UNLIMITED

PO BOX 123
MARQUETTE,MI49855
none PC General support 2,000

FRIENDS OF BREAKTHROUGH SCHOOLS

3615 Superior Ave 3103a
CLEVELAND,OH44114
none PC General support 500,000

FRIENDS OF THE FINLAND COMMUNITY

PO BOX 582
FINLAND,MN55603
none PC General support 5,000

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES

411 SOUTH WELLS STREET SUITE 300
CHICAGO,IL60607
none PC General support 25,000

FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE

650 Church St 209
PLYMOUTH,MI48170
none PC General support 28,000

FRIENDS OF THE SILVER BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY

9 DAVIS DRIVE
SILVER BAY,MN55614
none PC General support 25,000

GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTH EAST OHIO

ONE GIRL SCOUT WAY
MACEDONIA,OH44056
none PC General support 25,000

Gleaners Community Food Bank

2131 Beaufait
Detroit,MI48207
none PC General support 17,000

GOLDEN BEAR FOUNDATION

4332 MILLE TRUNK RD
EVELETH,MN557344044
none PC General support 175,000

GRAYSTONE SOCIETY INC

50 SOUTH FIRST AVE
COATESVILLE,PA19320
none EOF General support 10,000

GREAT LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1701 FRONT STREET
TOLEDO,OH43605
none PC General support 62,500

GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA

5750 INNOVATION DRIVE
MIDDLETOWN,OH45011
none PC General support 5,000

Greater Chicago Food Depository

4100 W Ann Lurie Pl
Chicago,IL60632
none PC General support 1,500

Greater Cleveland Food Bank

15500 South Waterloo Road
Cleveland,OH44110
none PC General support 100,000

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL

PO BOX 161248
DULUTH,MN55816
none PC General support 8,500

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC

3777 COLFAX ST
GARY,IN46408
none PC General support 25,000

HANDI-CRAFTERS INC

215 BARLEY SHEAF ROAD
THORNDALE,PA19372
none PC General support 7,500

HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

326 MARKET STREET
HARRISBURG,PA171012242
none PC General support 25,000

HOSPITALITY HOUSE OF THE UPPER PENINSULA

200 S SEVENTH STREET
MARQUETTE,MI498554574
none PC General support 50,000

HUMANE INDIANA

8149 KENNEDY AVE
HIGHLAND,IN46322
none PC General support 30,000

INDIANA AUDUBON SOCIETY

3499 S BIRD SANCTUARY RD
CONNERSVILLE,IN47331
none PC General support 20,000

INDIANA BALLET THEATRE NW

8888 LOUISIANA ST
MERRILLVILLE,IN46410
none PC General support 5,000

INDIANA DUNES ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER INC

700 HOWE RD
CHESTERTON,IN463048932
none PC General support 100,000

INDIANA LAND PROTECTION ALLIANCE

620 EAST OHIO STREET
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46202
none PC General support 10,000

IRON RANGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

5454 GRAND AVE
MCKINLEY,MN55803
none PC General support 10,000

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA PORTER COUNTY CHAPTER

203 HARRISON BLVD
VALPARAISO,IN46383
none PC General support 5,000

JACOBS LADDER PEDIATRIC REHAB

1595 S CALUMET RD
CHESTERTON,IN46304
none PC General support 10,000

JIM GILLACH MEMORIAL

PO BOX 315
AURORA,MN55705
none PC General support 5,000

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MIDDLETOWN AREA

1050 CENTRAL AVE
MIDDLETOWN,OH45044
none PC General support 10,000

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SW IN

431 DIAMOND AVE
EVANSVILLE,IN47711
none PC General support 10,000

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

PO BOX 5190
KENT,OH44242
none PC General support 5,000

Kentucky Veterans Brigade

PO Box 394
Morgantown,KY42261
none PC General support 1,500

LAPORTE COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS

301 E 8TH STREET SUITE 110
MICHIGAN CITY,IN46360
none PC General support 40,000

LINCOLN BOYHOOD DRAMA ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 721
LINCOLN CITY,IN47552
none PC General support 10,000

Love Chapel Foundation

311 Center Street
Columbus,IN47201
none PC General support 12,500

MAAC FOUNDATION INC

4203 MONTDALE PARK DRIVE
VALPARAISO,IN463834098
none PC General support 25,000

MANUFACTURING WORKS

4855 WEST 130TH STREET SUITE 1
CLEVELAND,OH44135
none PC General support 20,000

MARQUETTE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

2354 US 41 S
MARQUETTE,MI49855
none PC General support 40,000

MAUMEE VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

1310 CONANT STREET
MAUMEE,OH43537
none PC General support 90,000

MEALS ON WHEELS

8446 VIRGINIA ST
MERRILLVILLE,IN46410
none PC General support 85,000

MESABI RANGE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

1001 CHESTNUT STREET WEST
VIRGINIA,MN55792
none PC General support 8,000

METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL

140 S DEARBORN ST SUITE 1400
CHICAGO,IL606035208
none PC General support 15,000

MIAMI UNIVERSITY

4200 N UNIVERSITY BLVD
MIDDLETOWN,OH45042
none PC General support 10,000

Middletown Community Foundation

300 North Main Street Suite 300
Middletown,OH45042
none PC General support 44,000

MIDDLETOWN HOLIDAY WHOPLA

7280 OAK TRAIL LANE
MIDDLETOWN,OH45042
none PC General support 25,000

Mid-Ohio Food Collective

3960 Brookham Drive
Grove City,OH43123
none PC General support 7,500

MISSION OF MERCY INC

22 SOUTH MARKET STREET 6D
FREDERICK,MD21701
none PC General support 5,000

MOVEMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP

112 AIRPORT ROAD SUITE 392
COATESVILLE,PA19320
none PC General support 7,500

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

11400 EUCLID AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44106
none PC General support 5,000

MUSICAL ARTS ASSOCIATION

1101 EUCLID AVE SEVERANCE HALL
CLEVELAND,OH44106
none PC General support 10,000

Muskingum County Hunger Network Inc

PO Box 512
Zanesville,OH43702
none PC General support 5,000

NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

1133 15TH STREET NW STE 100
WASHINGTON,DC200052727
none PC General support 800,000

NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME INC

3701 HIGHLAND PARK NW
NORTH CANTON,OH44720
none PC General support 15,000

NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES

2600 SOUTH PARK BLVD
CLEVELAND,OH44120
none PC General support 7,500

NEGAUNEE LITTLE LEAGUE

PO BOX 164
NEGUANEE,MI49866
none PC General support 10,000

NORTH ST LOUIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

5558 ENTERPRISE DR NE
VIRGINIA,MN55792
none PC General support 10,000

NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL

11 SOUTH 4TH STREET WEST
AURORA,MN55705
none PC General support 5,000

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 1401 PRESQUE ISLE

AVE 607 COHODAS HALL
MARQUETTE,MI49855
none PC General support 30,000

NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET SUITE 800
DULUTH,MN55802
none PC General support 25,000

NWI FOOD COUNCIL INC

450 W 100 N
VALPARAISO,IN463850000
none PC General support 15,000

OPEN DOORS ACADEMY

1427 E 36TH STREET SUITE 4206A
CLEVELAND,OH44114
none PC General support 6,000

OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES

2801 EVANS AVENUE
VALPARAISO,IN46383
none PC General support 25,000

OWENSBORO COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC

4800 NEW HARTFORD ROAD
OWENSBORO,KY42303
none PC General support 25,000

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY PHILANTHROPIC FUND

17 OLD MAIN
UNIVERSITY PARK,PA16802
none PC General support 33,000

Porter County Community Foundation

1401 Calumet Ave
Valparaiso,IN46383
none PC General support 10,000

PRO BONO PARTNERSHIP OF OHIO

255 EAST FIFTH STREET SUITE 1900
CINCINNATI,OH45202
none PC General support 10,000

PROMEDICA MSC S18830

100 MADISON AVE
TOLEDO,OH43604
none PC General support 20,000

Purdue University NW

2200 169 St
Hammond,IL46323
none PC General support 2,500

Quad City Food Shelf

PO Box 680
Virginia,MN55792
none PC General support 15,500

Reachout Emergency Aid and Christian Help

PO Box 3
Follansbee,WV26037
none PC General support 1,000

Reachout Emergency Aid and Christian Help

PO Box 3
Follansbee,WV26037
none PC General support 2,500

Restoration Ministries

253 E 159th St
Harvey,IL60426
none PC General support 5,000

RESTORATION MINISTRIES INC

253 E 159TH STREET
HARVEY,IL604265142
none PC General support 20,000

ROCK RIDGE YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOC MINERS MEMORIAL BLDG

PO Box 511
VIRGINIA,MN55792
none PC General support 50,000

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL OHIO

711 E LIVINGSTON AVENUE
COLUMBUS,OH432052640
none PC General support 10,000

SAFE HARBOR NURTURING MINDS INC

100 MANNY COURT
MICHIGAN CITY,IN46360
none PC General support 15,000

SAFETY TO GO

38117 BUTTERNUT RIDGE ROAD
NORTH RIDGEVILLE,OH44039
none PC General support 5,000

SALVATION ARMY

PO BOX 1246
VIRGINIA,MN557921246
none PC General support 5,000

Salvation Army Hibbing

107 W Howard St
Hibbing,MN55746
none PC General support 5,000

Salvation Army Middletown

1914 1st Ave
Middletown,OH45042
none PC General support 50,000

Salvation Army Middletown

1914 1st Ave
Middletown,OH45042
none PC General support 1,000

SALVATION ARMY OF HIBBING MN

107 WEST HOWARD STREET
HIBBING,MN55746
none PC General support 5,000

Salvation Army Warren

270 Franklin St SE
Warren,OH44483
none PC General support 1,000

SAVE THE DUNES CONSERVATION FUND

444 BARKER RD
MICHIGAN CITY,IN46360
none PC General support 15,000

Second Harvest Food Bank Middle TN

331 Great Circle Road
Nashville,TN37228
none PC General support 1,000

Shared Harvest Food Bank

5901 Dixie Highway
Fairfield,OH45014
none PC General support 5,000

Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen

336 South Cannon Blvd
Shelbyville,TN37160
none PC General support 1,000

SHIRLEY HEINZE LAND TRUST

109 W 700 NORTH
VALPARAISO,IN46385
none PC General support 15,000

SILVER BAY BLUE LINE CLUB

129 OUTER DR
SILVER BAY,MN55614
none PC General support 25,000

Silver Bay Food Shelf

99 Edison Blvd
Silver Bay,MN55614
none PC General support 4,000

ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSP MEMORIAL GIVING (TOM CONWAY)

501 ST JUDE PLACE
MEMPHIS,TN38105
none PC General support 20,000

ST LOUIS COUNTY VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD

5735 OLD MILLER TRUNK HWY
DULUTH,MN55811
none PC General support 15,000

St Vincent de Paul Marquette

2119 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette,MI49855
none PC General support 19,000

STATE PARK LITTLE LEAGUE

250 LEAGUE LANE
CHESTERTON,IN463040001
none PC General support 10,000

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

1310 N COURTHOUSE RD STE 110
ARLINGTON,VA222012594
none PC General support 50,000

SUCCESS THROUGH MENTORING

PO BOX 107
ROCKPORT,IN47635
none PC General support 10,000

SUPERIOR WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP

9 PETER WHITE DRIVE
MARQUETTE,MI49855
none PC General support 30,000

TARENCE WHEELER FOUNDATION

22503 GRAND RIVER
DETROIT,MI48219
none PC General support 2,500

Tender Mercies Ministries

PO Box 669
Princeton,WV24740
none PC General support 8,500

THE ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS

2928 SEDGEWICK ROAD
SHAKER HEIGHTS,OH441201840
none PC General support 50,000

The Caring Place

PO Box 5334
Cleveland,TN37320
none PC General support 1,500

THE CARING PLACE INCORPORATED

150 LINCOLNWAY SUITE 3302
VALPARAISO,IN46383
none PC General support 15,000

THE CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF WV

205 CENTER STREET PO BOX 5533
PRINCETON,WV24740
none PC General support 10,000

The Corner Table

PO Box 1051
Newton,NC28658
none PC General support 1,500

THE JACK & SHIRLEY LUBEZNIK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

101 WEST 2ND STREET
MICHIGAN CITY,IN46360
none PC General support 6,000

THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND

1223 WEST SIXTH STREET
CLEVELAND,OH44113
none PC General support 15,000

The Lighthouse Foundation

PO Box 366
Bakerstown,PA15007
none PC General support 20,000

THE METROHEALTH FOUNDATION INC

2500 METROHEALTH DRIVE
CLEVELAND,OH441090000
none PC General support 50,000

The Salvation Army - Coshocton

219 N 4th Street
Coshocton,OH43812
none PC General support 7,500

THE SALVATION ARMY - COSHOCTON

219 N 4TH STREET
COSHOCTON,OH438121179
none PC General support 15,000

The Salvation Army - Mansfield

47 S Main Street
Mansfield,OH44902
none PC General support 7,500

THE SALVATION ARMY - MANSFIELD

47 S MAIN STREET
MANSFIELD,OH449022929
none PC General support 15,000

THE SALVATION ARMY - MARQUETTE

1009 WEST BARAGA AVENUE
MARQUETTE,MI49855
none PC General support 25,000

THE SALVATION ARMY - MERCER

300 PRINCETON AVE
PRINCETON,WV24740
none PC General support 20,000

THE SALVATION ARMY - WARREN

270 FRANKLIN STREET SE
WARREN,OH444835711
none PC General support 15,000

THE SALVATION ARMY - ZANESVILLE

515 PUTNAM AVENUE
ZANESVILLE,OH437014932
none PC General support 15,000

The Sanctuary Food Pantry

46639 US 280 West
Sylacauga,AL35151
none PC General support 1,500

THREE20 RECOVERY COMMUNITY

320 S CALUMET ROAD
CHESTERTON,IN46304
none PC General support 15,000

Toledo NW Ohio Food Bank

24 E Woodruff Ave
Toledo,OH43604
none PC General support 5,000

TREMONT WEST DEVELOPMENT CORP

2406 PROFESSOR AVE
CLEVELAND,OH44113
none PC General support 7,500

TWO HARBORS FOOD SHELF

2124 10TH STREET
TWO HARBORS,MN55616
none PC General support 5,000

UNITED WAY OF RICHLAND COUNTY

3 NORTH MAIN STREET STE 303
MANSFIELD,OH449021716
none PC General support 25,000

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

124 HOLLYWOOD DRIVE
BUTLER,PA16001
none PC General support 40,000

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS

PO BOX 94554
CLEVELAND,OH441014544
none PC General support 2,500

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS

PO BOX 94554
CLEVELAND,OH441014544
none PC General support 50,000

USS CLEVELAND LEGACY FOUNDATION

1001 LAKESIDE AVE EAST SUITE 1520
CLEVELAND,OH44114
none PC General support 150,000

VALPARAISO PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION

3210 N CAMPBELL STREET
VALPARAISO,IN46385
none PC General support 25,000

Veterans Haven Inc

4924 S Wayne Road
Wayne,MI48184
none PC General support 10,000

VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

303 CHESTNUT STREET PO BOX 559
VIRGINIA,MN55792
none PC General support 1,000

VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

303 CHESTNUT STREET PO BOX 559
VIRGINIA,MN55792
none PC General support 10,000

VISTA MARIA

20651 WEST WARREN AVENUE
DEARBORN HEIGHTS,MI481272622
none PC General support 10,000

Warren Family Mission

PO Box 311
Warren,OH44482
none PC General support 5,000

WEIRTON CHRISTIAN CENTER

PO BOX 2045
WEIRTON,WV26062
none PC General support 19,000

WELCH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

88 HOWARD STREET
WELCH,WV24801
none PC General support 5,000

WEST CREEK CONSERVANCY

PO BOX 347113
PARMA,OH44134
none PC General support 15,000

WHITAKER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND THE ARTS

222 MARKET STREET
HARRISBURG,PA17101
none PC General support 10,000

WISSAHICKON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION (WEOF)

601 KNIGHT ROAD
AMBLER,PA190023413
none PC General support 10,000

WOLF RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

6282 CRANBERRY ROAD
FINLAND,MN55603
none PC General support 10,000

YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE

295 HURLEY ROAD
COATESVILLE,PA19320
none PC General support 20,000

YMIC FOUNDATION

1500 W WOODBANK WAY
WEST CHESTER,PA19380
none PC General support 10,000

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO

750 SCHOLL ROAD
MANSFIELD,OH44907
none PC General support 50,000

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED

1228 EUCLID AVE SUITE 200 THE HALLE
BUILDING
CLEVELAND,OH44115
none PC General support 5,000

ZAMAN INTERNATIONAL

26091 TROWBRIDGE ST
INKSTER,MI48141
none PC General support 15,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 6,423,208
bApproved for future payment

THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND
1223 WEST SIXTH STREET
CLEVELAND,OH44113
None PC General Support 100,000

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
PO BOX 94554
CLEVELAND,OH441014544
None PC General Support 100,000

DEARBORN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
18700 AUDETTE
DEARBORN,MI48124
None PC General Support 100,000

DUNELAND YMCA INC
215 ROOOSEVELT ST
CHESTERTON,IN463042530
None PC General Support 375,000

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo
1933 Spielbusch Ave
Toledo,OH43604
None PC General Support 50,000

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO
750 SCHOLL ROAD
MANSFIELD,OH44907
None PC General Support 50,000

GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER
601 ERIESIDE AVE
CLEVELAND,OH44114
None PC General Support 25,000

UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINN
608 EAST DR
CHISHOLM,MN55719
None PC General Support 5,000

UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND
1331 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND,OH44115
None PC General Support 50,000

BUTLER COUNTY UNITED WAY
323 N 3RD ST
Hamilton,OH45011
None PC General Support 50,000

OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES
2801 EVANS AVENUE
VALPARAISO,IN46383
None PC General Support 5,000

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
2 Trans Am Plaza Drive
Oakbrook Terrace,IL60181
None PC General Support 40,000

THE CARING PLACE INCORPORATED
PO Box 5334
Cleveland,TN37320
None PC General Support 15,000

MANUFACTURING WORKS
4855 W 130TH St STE 1
CLEVELAND,OH44135
None PC General Support 20,000

HOSPITALITY HOUSE
1419 SW 150th St
Seattle,WA98166
None PC General Support 50,000

UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA
951 EASTPORT CENTER DR
Valparaiso,IN46383
None PC General Support 175,000

CALUMET COLLABORATIVE
1000 E 111TH ST
Chicago,IL60628
None PC General Support 20,000
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 1,230,000
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 ...........
    14 311  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 175,551  
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 2,014,468  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 2,190,330 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
2,190,330
(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 (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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
Sign Here
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Firm's name SmallBullet
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Firm's address SmallBullet


Phone no.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID: 23017437
Software Version: 2023v5.0


Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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
2023
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) 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

$ 4,456,000


(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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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) (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID: 23017437
Software Version: 2023v5.0

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
EIN:
31-1284344
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ISHARES CORE US AGGREGATE BOND 1,531,924 1,531,924
ISHARES TRUST ISHARES 1 5 YEAR 358,566 358,566
ISHARES TRUST ISHARES 5 10 YR 522,548 522,548

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
EIN:
31-1284344
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ISHARES CORE S P SMALL CAP 164,865 164,865
ISHARES CORE S P 500 ETF 4,687,938 4,687,938
SPDR S P MIDCAP 400 545,431 545,431

TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
EIN:
31-1284344
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
INTEREST RECEIVABLES 5,713 985 985


TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
EIN:
31-1284344
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Description Amount
Unrealized losses 832,843


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
EIN:
31-1284344
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BANK FEES 2,935 2,935 0 0


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
EIN:
31-1284344
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Description Amount
Adjustment for PY grants 36,642


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
EIN:
31-1284344
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
Other Liabilities 0 18,416


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
EIN:
31-1284344
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Other Professional fees 11,121 11,121 0 0


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
EIN:
31-1284344
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAXES 30,250 0 0 0