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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2031718

CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44114

Financials

$641K$702K2023$1M$942K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,000,793$941,561$59,232$1,477,097$1,058,587$418,510
December 31, 2023990$641,387$701,506-$60,119$1,109,103$829,549$279,554
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$414,748
of which government grants
$212,239
Program service revenue
$586,045
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$70,000
Other salaries and wages
$103,955
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$204,549
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$750
Occupancy
$104,588
Travel
$2,461
Depreciation
$409
Program services (functional)
$771,705
Management and general (functional)
$92,072
Fundraising (functional)
$77,784

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,109,103
Total assets, end of year
$1,477,097
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,058,587
Net assets, end of year
$418,510
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,199
Net assets without donor restrictions
$298,747
Net assets with donor restrictions
$119,763
Gross receipts
$1,000,793
Employees
4
Volunteers
300
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EMILY APPELBAUMEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$70,000
BRETT ALTIERVP SPECIAL P
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
RADHIKA BALASUBRAMANIAMCO-SECRETARY
Trustee or director
6$0
KRISTEN HOOVER BOUTTONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
MICHAEL BRUDERCO-SECRETARY
Trustee or director
6$0
JULEIAN CURTISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BARRY DIJULIUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CENA HILLIARDFINANCIAL AD
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY LOWRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GRANT MARQUITBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN MCGOVERNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA DEMARCO PETKOVICBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LIZ RUTTENBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID THOMASCO-TREASURER
Trustee or director
6$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
IVANA VUCENOVICBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN WHEATALLCO-TREASURER
Trustee or director
6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EMILY APPELBAUMEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$60,000
BRETT ALTIERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
RADHIKA BALASUBRAMANIAMSECRETARY
Trustee or director
6$0
KRISTEN HOOVER BOUTTONBOARD PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
MICHAEL BRUDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CENA HILLIARDTREASURER
Trustee or director
6$0
JENNIFER JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN MCGOVERNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA DEMARCO PETKOVICBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID THOMASTREASURER
Trustee or director
6$0
BRIAN WHEATALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5401 HAMILTON AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-3911
In care of
% KARVEN G KIDWELL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
EMILY APPELBAUM, 5401 HAMILTON AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44114
Signed the 990
EMILY APPELBAUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(216) 589-9444
Return prepared by
MCMANAMON & CO LLC

Mission

INGENUITY CLEVELAND IGNITES THE SPARK OF CREATIVITY AMONG ARTISTS, ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS OF ALL TYPES, THROUGH JOY AND COLLABORATION, IN SERVICE TO CIVIC PROGRESS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WE PRODUCE THE ANNUAL INGENUITYFEST, GENERATING INTEREST AND TRAFFIC FOR DOZENS OF HAMILTON COLLABORATIVE TENANTS, WHILE INVITING NEARLY 20,000 ANNUAL VISITORS TO EXPLORE, LEARN AND IMAGINE
    Expenses $771,705
  • DOZENS OF WEEKLY ATTENDEES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PROGRAMS LIKE THE IGNITE ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERIES, WHICH INCLUDES FREE COME-AS-YOU-ARE ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAININGS AND THE IGNITE IMPACT AWARDS, MICROGRANTS SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND OTHERS TRADITIONALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN THE ARTS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LANDSCAPE.
  • IN 2020, WE INTRODUCED IGNITE NEIGHBOR NIGHTS AS PART OF AN OVERALL NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT AND PLACEKEEPING STRATEGY. IT CONTINUED IN 2024 AS MONTHLY IGNIGHTS AT INGENUITY.
  • WE HAVE EXPANDED FROM 50,000 SQUARE FEET TO 150,000 SQUARE FEET, WHICH WE MAINTAIN AS INGENUITYLABS. THIS OPEN AND FLEXIBLE WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE SPACE HOUSES THE INGENUITYLABS INCUBATOR, HOME TO 24 SMALL-SCALE CREATIVE START-UPS (SLATED TO MORE THAN DOUBLE TO 50 BY 2025) AND PROVIDES TOOLS, RESOURCES AND WORKSPACE FOR 300 "INGENEERS." ADDITIONALLY, WE PURSUE A LIMITED NUMBER OF MISSION-ALIGNED PARTNERSHIPS EACH YEAR THAT BRING INGENUITY'S COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS, ENTREPRENEURS AND EMERGING CREATIVES INTO CONVERSATION WITH PROJECTS ACROSS NORTHEAST OHIO. SINCE 2020, THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THESE HAS BEEN THE CITY-WIDE ART PROJECT VOICESOFCLE, A COLLABORATION BETWEEN INGENUITY AND DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE. WE ALSO CO-PRESENT THE ANNUAL METROHEALTH JUNETEENTH: FREEDOM FEST, NOW IN ITS FOURTH YEAR.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-2031718
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,477,097
Income (IRS master file)
$1,000,793

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,000,793$941,561$1,477,097XML
990December 2023$641,387$701,506$1,109,103XML
990December 2022$632,546$695,806$397,360IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2031718).

Questions about CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC

What is the EIN of CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC is 20-2031718.
Is CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EMILY APPELBAUM.
Who are the officers and directors of CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,000 (EMILY APPELBAUM, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does CLEVELAND FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,000,793, expenses of $941,561 and total assets of $1,477,097 at year end.

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