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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1410357

CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tax-exempt · ROCKY RIVER, OH 44116

Financials

$362K$330K2022$529K$402K2023−$310K$277K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-$310,331$277,136-$587,467$4,098,503$9,620$4,088,883
June 30, 2024990$528,622$402,073$126,549$4,561,044$10,958$4,550,086
June 30, 2023990$362,145$330,140$32,005$4,309,660$30,502$4,279,158
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$240,613
of which government grants
$38,327
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$219,056
Net gain from sales of assets
$103,007
Other revenue
-$770,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,508
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,703
Accounting fees
$17,696
Program services (functional)
$217,058
Management and general (functional)
$52,259
Fundraising (functional)
$7,819

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,561,044
Total assets, end of year
$4,098,503
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,620
Net assets, end of year
$4,088,883
Publicly traded securities
$2,011,033
Net assets without donor restrictions
$840,359
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,248,524
Gross receipts
$1,073,500
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1982
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
FELTON THOMASTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID LARUEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICHARD ORTMEYERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JEFFERY ALLENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN CARTERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JOAN KATZ NAPOLITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TONY SIASTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
AUDRA WOODSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS ZYCHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RUBY WATKINSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATE DUKEDEVELOPMENT
Officer
40$80,200
FELTON THOMASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID LARUETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICHARD ORTMEYERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFFERY ALLENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN CARTERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JOAN KATZ NAPOLITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TONY SIASTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
AUDRA WOODSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS ZYCHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATE DUKEDEVELOPMENT
Officer
40$80,000
FELTON THOMASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID LARUETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICHARD ORTMEYERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFFERY ALLENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN CARTERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JOAN KATZ NAPOLITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TONY SIASTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
AUDRA WOODSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS ZYCHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
21186 AVALON DR, ROCKY RIVER, OH 44116-1120
In care of
% KATE DUKE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAVID LARUE
Signed the 990
DAVID LARUE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(216) 838-9106
Return prepared by
RION SAFIER ACCOUNTING LLC

Mission

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC ARTS SPECIALTY SCHOOL WITH A MISSION TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPOWERS CHILDREN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE THROUGH AN ARTS EDUCATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES PROGRAMS, GENERAL/OTHER ARTS PROGRAMS - RAISE FUNDING FOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE, ANNUAL STUDENT PRODUCTIONS AND RECITALS, AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS WITH ARTS AND EDUCTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. CULTIVATE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 STUDY IN THE FOLLOWING ARTS MAJORS: THEATRE, DANCE, CREATIVE WRITING, MUSIC (BAND, ORCHESTRA, VOCAL), VISUAL ARTS AND INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS.
    Expenses $217,058
  • ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES PROGRAMS, GENERAL/OTHER ARTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - STUDENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER FUNDING FOR AREAS SUCH AS SCHOLARSHIPS, SENIOR AWARDS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST, TECHNOLOGY AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS.

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-1410357
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1984
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,098,503
Income (IRS master file)
$1,073,500

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025-$310,331$277,136$4,098,503XML
990June 2024$528,622$402,073$4,561,044XML
990June 2023$362,145$330,140$4,309,660XML
990June 2022$550,929$445,128$4,150,209IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 34-1410357).

Questions about CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

What is the EIN of CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES is 34-1410357.
Is CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 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 SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID LARUE.
Who are the officers and directors of CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of -$310,331, expenses of $277,136 and total assets of $4,098,503 at year end.

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