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ECONOMIC GROWTH FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
ECONOMIC GROWTH FOUNDATION (EIN 34-1916518)
Tax period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Filed
2025-11-13
IRS object ID
202513179349304991
Schema version
2024v5.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Arnold Craig
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Barlage Nic
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Cavoli James
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Connell Michele
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Cosgrove Bill
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
De Wagheneire Severine
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Evans Taylor
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
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Gorman Christopher
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Harmon Brad
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Haslam Dee
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Johnson Kevin
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Kaler Eric
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Liebert Rebecca
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Opsitnick Timothy
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Parmentier Jennifer
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Pastore Patrick
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Perez Cheryl
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Petz Heidi
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Read Deborah
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Restivo Neal
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Stanek Michael
Director until 2/1/241.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Tierney Brian
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Whiting Vanessa
Director1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Shah Baiju
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Ittu Yvette
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Luteran John
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Blakemore Patrice
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Coates Steven
Controller Finance & Operations2.0038.00$9,834$199,401$28,755Yes (X)
Cox Katie
SD, Assis. Controller, Fin. & Oper.8.0032.00$26,299$112,120$33,872Yes (X)
Gutzky Debra
VP, Human Resources2.0038.00$5,405$129,706$33,370Yes (X)
Nance Christopher
VP, Construction/Inclusive40.000.00$137,495$0$28,526Yes (X)
Grgurevic Marco
MVP, Minority Business Growth40.000.00$134,408$0$25,709Yes (X)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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BOY$10,491,934BOYAmt
EOY$11,125,632EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,339,550BOYAmt
EOY$1,651,887EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$11,831,484BOYAmt
EOY$12,777,519EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$12,747,580BOYAmt
EOY$13,431,304EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$474,904ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$471,131NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,149,384CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,893,165CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,256,711CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,548,234CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,895,221CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$12,742,715TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,149,384CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,893,165CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,256,711CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,548,234CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,895,221CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$12,742,715TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total170$12,742,715PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$13,755CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,898CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$15,600CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$40,899CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$47,949CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$120,101TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$12,862,816TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$5,797,172GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.99070PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.98150PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Agent Trustee Etc0AgentTrusteeEtcInd
Incl Escrow Custodial Acct LiabYes (1)InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd
Explanation ProvidedYes (X)ExplanationProvidedInd

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$15,500OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$10,764DepreciationAmt
Book Value$4,736BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$4,736TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Invst Program Related Org InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescInvestment in Cleveland Development Ptshp IIDesc
Book Value$10,990,754BookValueAmt
Method ValuationCMethodValuationCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Program Rltd$10,990,754TotalBookValueProgramRltdAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescIntercompany PayableDesc
Amt$564,016Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$564,016TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Part IV, Line 2b:The Economic Growth Foundation (EGF) acts in the role of fiscal agent for early stage, community based concepts without a formal corporate structure, whose purpose is consistent with the scope of the EGF. Each early stage concept is provided with a set of formal operating procedures. The EGF does not receive compensation for its duties in connection with any fiscal agent agreements. During 2024, EGF received $17,450 from organizations for which EGF acts as fiscal agent.
Part X, Line 2:The Economic Growth Foundation ("EGF") adopted the accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Under this guidance, EGF may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on technical merits of the position. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, management has evaluated the Organization's tax positions and has concluded that the Organization has taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the consolidated financial statements to comply with provisions of this guidance.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (1)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (1)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (9 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
Shah Baiju
President & CEO$50,684$512,475$11,133$112,567$453$4,577$1,532$15,488$3,362$33,993$67,164$679,100$0$0
Ittu Yvette
EVP Finance & Operations$5,408$324,364$707$42,393$553$33,146$116$6,926$461$27,666$7,245$434,495$474$28,441
Luteran John
SVP, Fin. Operations & Air Services$7,740$264,788$721$24,679$226$7,731$439$15,004$799$27,328$9,925$339,530$0$0
Blakemore Patrice
SVP, Equity & Inclusion$205,145$0$21,600$0$2,197$0$11,088$0$31,315$0$271,345$0$0$0
Coates Steven
Controller Finance & Operations$8,733$177,072$959$19,441$142$2,888$505$10,234$847$17,169$11,186$226,804$0$0
Cox Katie
SD, Assis. Controller, Fin. & Oper.$23,499$100,181$2,698$11,502$102$437$1,399$5,961$5,037$21,475$32,735$139,556$0$0
Gutzky Debra
VP, Human Resources$4,938$118,508$412$9,888$55$1,310$286$6,848$1,049$25,187$6,740$161,741$0$0
Nance Christopher
VP, Construction/Inclusive$122,100$0$12,600$0$2,795$0$7,161$0$21,365$0$166,021$0$0$0
Grgurevic Marco
MVP, Minority Business Growth$121,392$0$12,100$0$916$0$7,015$0$18,694$0$160,117$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Part I, Line 4bThe Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations, Yvette Ittu, participates in a supplemental non-qualified 457(f) plan. In 2024, Greater Cleveland Partnership, the parent organization, contributed $13,720 to her 457(f) plan.
Part I, Line 7Incentive compensation of EGF's officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees is discretionary and has been subjected to review by a compensation committee created by its parent, the Greater Cleveland Partnership.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part IV, Line 12 Audited Financial Statements:The financial statements and related statements of activities, functional expenses, and cash flows of the Economic Growth Foundation (EGF) were audited on a consolidated basis. Refer to Form 990 Schedule R for details of the related organizations.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6The sole member of Economic Growth Foundation is Greater Cleveland Partnership, an Ohio nonprofit corporation.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11bFinance staff in conjunction with tax preparers compiles the information needed to complete the Form 990. Upon completion, Finance management conducts a detailed review of the return and makes final adjustments if necessary. The returns are provided to the Audit/Finance and Executive Committees for review and comment. The final version of the Form 990 is given electronically and/or by hard copy to each board member for review prior to submission.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cThe board of Directors and staff of the GCP are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards in conducting the business of the GCP. The board and staff conflict of interest policies are intended to provide clear guidance to ensure that the GCP's business is conducted with integrity, and in compliance with all applicable laws, and in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain. All board and staff members shall annually receive a reminder of their agreement to comply with the policy and sign a declaration indicating their acceptance. Any violation of the board policy will subject a board member to appropriate action, up to and including, removal from the board. When questions arise concerning any aspect of this policy, board members are encouraged to contact the board chair. Violations of this policy should be reported to the board chair or the confidential and independent 24-hour helpline provider, NAVEX Global, Inc. The disinterested members of the GCP Executive Committee shall make a determination as to whether a conflict exists and what subsequent action, if any, is appropriate. The GCP Executive Committee shall inform the Board of such determination and action. The Board shall retain the right to modify or reverse such determination and action, and shall retain the ultimate enforcement authority with respect to the interpretation and application of this policy. The CEO, or his/her designee shall make a determination regarding staff members as to whether a conflict exists and what subsequent action, if any, is appropriate. Any violation of the staff policy will subject the employee to discipline, up to and including, immediate discharge. When questions arise concerning any aspect of this policy, or to report violations, employees should contact the human resources department or the confidential and independent 24-hour helpline provider, NAVEX Global, Inc.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15Salaries of EGF staff have been subjected to review by a compensation committee created by its parent, the Greater Cleveland Partnership. The committee's responsibilities include approving compensation for employees of the organization including the President/CEO. An annual performance evaluation process is conducted for all employees. Compensation for all employees is evaluated against the market. The compensation committee utilizes the resources of an independent consulting firm in the evaluation process to provide local and national compensation comparable data. The results of the latest survey (GCP executive compensation study - February 2024) provided that direct pay and indirect pay programs reflect market medians. All compensation and benefits information reported on this return is paid by the Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) to employees of that organization who split their time among GCP and several related organizations. Allocations have been made between the filing organization and two related organizations to, more accurately, report compensation and benefit expenses applicable to each organization.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19A copy of the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in IRC Section 6104(d).
Form 990, Part IX, line 11gConsulting: Program service expenses 416,480. Management and general expenses 426. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 416,906. Marketing: Program service expenses 140,342. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 140,342.
Form 990, Part XII, Financial Statement and Reporting:The organization has a committee that is responsible for oversight of the audit and selection of independent accountants. The process has not changed from the prior year.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (2 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACdControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationIndBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt
Greater Cleveland Partnership
1240 Huron Road E Suite 300ClevelandOH44115340149250Mobilizes Private Sector leadership, expertise, and resources to create jobsOH501(c)(6)N/AN/A0
Cleveland Development Foundation
1240 Huron Road E Suite 300ClevelandOH44115346528498Developing and improving Cleveland's Civic VisionsOH501(C)(3)Line 7Yes (1)Greater Cleveland Partnership

Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp

Related Organization Name RelatedOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Group Services IncBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11240 Huron Road E Suite 300AddressLine1Txt
CityClevelandCityNm
State AbbreviationOHStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP44115ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN341402329EIN
Primary ActivitiesSmall business access to affordable/quality group insurancePrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateOHLegalDomicileStateCd
Direct Controlling NAN/ADirectControllingNACd
Entity TypeCEntityTypeTxt
Controlled OrganizationYes (1)ControlledOrganizationInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts0ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org0GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org0GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related Organization0DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other Org0AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org0AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange0AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org0RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org0RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth Org0PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other Org0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (1)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (1)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org0ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other Org0TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgYes (1)TransferFromOtherOrgInd