DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE
CLEVELAND, OH · Community Improvement
Mission
DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE ("DCA") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING A DYNAMIC DOWNTOWN. IT IS COMMITTED TO MAKING DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND THE MOST COMPELLING PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY, AND VISIT IN THE REGION.DCA, WORKING HAND IN HAND WITH DOWNTOWN PROPERTY OWNERS, CREATES FORUMS FOR COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT BY A DIVERSE GROUP OF DOWNTOWN STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, CIVIC AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, RESIDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS. BY FACILITATING THE COLLABORATION OF THESE GROUPS, DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE URBAN CORE BY IMPLEMENTING INITIATIVES LIKE THE CLEAN AND SAFE PROGRAM, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS, ADVOCACY AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE
$20.6M in foundation grants on record from 27 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Cleveland Improvement | $17M | 3 |
| Cleveland Foundation | $1.8M | 3 |
| George Gund Foundation | $1M | 4 |
| Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation | $190K | 3 |
| Cleveland Superior Arts Improvement | $100K | 1 |
| Project for Public Spaces | $100K | 1 |
| Lozick Family Foundation | $55K | 3 |
| John P Murphy Foundation | $50K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $32K | 3 |
| Firstenergy Foundation | $30K | 3 |
Leadership
MICHAEL DEEMER — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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