2020-11-09T13:35:35-07:00 2019-12-31 990 2019-01-01 341823509 SPIRIT OF CLEVELAND INC SPIR 2168756600 334 Euclid Avenue Cleveland OH 44114 David Gilbert President & CEO 2168756000 2020-11-09 65.24.194.240 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z David Gilbert 334 Euclid Avenue Cleveland OH 44114 2039108 0 X X 1996 OH Programs and infrastructure developed to improve overall visitor experience and provide education and training for Greater Cleveland's hospitality industry. 4 1 0 20 0 0 1091875 1819009 376439 219525 506 574 0 0 1468820 2039108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1578157 2029610 1578157 2029610 -109337 9498 441903 437475 434905 420979 6998 16496 X The Spirit of Cleveland's primary exempt purpose is to provide training programs to enhance the Cleveland visitor experience and destination development projects to strengthen Cleveland as a visitor destination. 1 0 1795089 0 219525 The Spirit of Cleveland was organized to provide programs and infrastructure developed to improve overall visitor experience and provide education and training for Greater Cleveland's hospitality industry. In 2019, the Organization again served as fiscal agent for the BLOCKLAND Solutions conference, part of a Cleveland community initiative to build a blockchain ecosystem in the Cleveland area. The BLOCKLAND effort develops this ecosystem through coordination and collaboration with industry experts, university participation, corporate involvement, city/state investment, and accelerators with available capital. It aims to work on different fronts simultaneously, pushing blockchain forward in areas like policy creation, education and philanthropy. Cleveland leaders hope the conference convinces attendees that blockchain is the next phase of the Internet - and inspires action. 234521 0 0 The Spirit of Cleveland served as fiscal agent for the newly formed CLE Rising initiative. In addition, employees from the Convention and Visitors Bureau (a related organization), donated time and resources serving in roles managing strategy, volunteers, projects, and communications. CLE Rising is a community-wide effort to build trust and align on an inclusive vision for Greater Cleveland's economic future, with the CLE Rising Summit (held Oct. 29-31, 2019) being the primary community convening event. The Summit and its resulting work were designed to strengthen the trust within the community, creating a foundation for sustainable regional economic growth and equitable opportunities for all Greater Clevelanders to thrive. 0 0 0 2029610 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 X Steven Dieringer 2168756657 334 Euclid Avenue Cleveland OH 44114 Hannah Belsito Chairperson 0.25 38 X X 0 173468 22814 Leslie Graf Treasurer 0.25 38 X X 0 183032 12769 Jennifer DiFranco Secretary 0.25 38 X X 0 85112 9227 David Gilbert Executive Director 0.25 38 X X 0 0 0 0 441612 44810 0 0 1 0 Levy Restaurants 1 St Clair Avenue Cleveland OH 44113 Catering 216982 Purple Carrot LLC 2 Colby Court Beachwood OH 44122 Catering 152924 Meeting Demands LLC 1520 Scarborough Drive Brunswick OH 44212 Executive services 174702 3 0 0 0 0 0 1819009 0 1819009 Registration 900099 219525 219525 0 0 0 0 0 0 219525 574 0 0 574 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2039108 219525 0 574 X 163820 163820 15612 15612 886747 886747 852464 852464 1990 1990 Fees and taxes 2372 2372 0 0 Miscellaneous Expense 106605 106605 0 0 2029610 2029610 0 0 173169 29111 268734 405364 3000 441903 437475 434905 420979 0 0 434905 420979 X 6998 16496 0 0 6998 16496 441903 437475 9498 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1030 100 7600 1091875 1819009 2919614 1030 100 7600 1091875 1819009 2919614 1287643 1631971 365 242 228 506 574 1915 0 0 2921529 0.55860 0.69093 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Organization accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with GAAP, which requires recognition of and disclosure related to uncertain tax positions. As of and during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Organization did not have a liability for unrecognized tax benefits. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Leslie Graf Treasurer 0 183032 0 5500 0 0 0 5572 0 7197 0 201301 0 0 Hannah Belsito Chairperson 0 173468 0 2500 0 0 0 5282 0 17532 0 198782 0 0 Form 990, Part III, Line 2 As further described in Part 4b, the Organization served as the fiscal agent for the CLE Rising Summit. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 David Gilbert, Executive Director, is employed by the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Destination Cleveland, an entity related to Spirit of Cleveland, has an employee lease agreement with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission which indicates that Mr. Gilbert will also act as Destination Cleveland's president. As a result of the agreement, Mr. Gilbert also serves as the Executive Director of Spirit of Cleveland. Mr. Gilbert performs duties on behalf of Spirit of Cleveland which are customary duties for an Executive Director of an organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8a Meetings held during the year were specific to programs, such as Blockland and CLE Rising. These have been documented. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b There are no such committees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Organization completes the 990 and sends the 990 to an independent accounting firm to review. After the accounting firm reviews the completed 990, the organization sends the 990 to the CEO/President and Finance Committee to review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Regarding enforcement of conflict of interest policy, conflict of interest forms are completed, signed, and reviewed annually for all officers, directors and key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All organizational documents such as policies and financial statements, are made available to the general public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Professional fees for content editing, public relations, and website creation/updates. Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland Inc DBA Destination Cleveland 334 Euclid Avenue Cleveland OH 44114 340149652 Promote leisure, convention, and business tourism in greater Cleveland OH 6 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland Inc DBA Destination Cleveland n 0 Fair market value Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland Inc DBA Destination Cleveland s 445000 Fair market value Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland Inc DBA Destination Cleveland o 152831 Based on hours spent by employees and their hourly rates.