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Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp

Bellaire-puritas development corporation is committed to maintaining and enchancing the full diversity of its residential, commercial, and industrial communities and providing the planning necessary to ensure the vitality …

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Community Development Cleveland, OH EIN 341685259 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

Mission

Bellaire-puritas development corporation is committed to maintaining and enchancing the full diversity of its residential, commercial, and industrial communities and providing the planning necessary to ensure the vitality of the neighborhood into the future.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S20Z
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.32%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.95
Program expenses$0.95 ($2.5 million)
95% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp is a registered community development nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 341685259. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 88% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Bellaire-puritas development corporation is committed to maintaining and enchancing the full diversity of its residential, commercial, and industrial communities and providing the planning necessary to ensure the vitality of the neighborhood into the future. Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341685259, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ME
Melissa Miller Sedlock
Incoming Exec Dir

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anthony A•••
TRUSTEE
BA
Barb D•••
TRUSTEE
BR
Bryan G•••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
DI
Dianne T•••• C••••••
TRUSTEE
EB
Ebony C•••••••
SECRETARY
KA
Kathy P•••••
TRUSTEE
KA
Kathy P••••
TRUSTEE
ME
Melissa M••••• S••••••
Incoming Exec Dir
MI
Michelle C••••
TEASURER
NA
Nar P••••••
TRUSTEE
RE
Rev G•••••• S T•••••
PRESIDENT
RO
Robin T•••••
TRUSTEE
SH
Shannon D•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Myrna Rodriguez Obituary - Cleveland, OH - Dignity Memorial
Jan 2026
www.dignitymemorial.com
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Monsters Community Foundations Grant Over $250,000 to Local Nonprofits - NBA.com
Jul 2024
www.nba.com
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Cleveland’s iconic Sterle’s Country House could soon face the wrecking ball - Cleveland.com
Mar 2023
www.cleveland.com
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Middle Neighborhoods Initiative targets edge communities for redevelopment - thelandcle.org
Jun 2022
thelandcle.org
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Bellaire-Puritas breaks ground on mural, first new home in 20 years - thelandcle.org
Mar 2021
thelandcle.org
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
LakewoodAlive virtual workshop focuses on container gardening: A Place in the Sun - Cleveland.com
Apr 2020
www.cleveland.com
Kamm’s Corners municipal parking lot gets much-needed improvement: A Place in the Sun - Cleveland.com
Apr 2019
www.cleveland.com
Industry 4.0 and the Need for a New Generation on the Factory Floor - Ideastream
Sep 2018
www.ideastream.org
Demolition to start Dec. 17 on John Marshall High in Cleveland - Cleveland.com
Dec 2012
www.cleveland.com
Cleveland's John Marshall High School to be razed, rebuilt at current site - Cleveland.com
Feb 2012
www.cleveland.com

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp This page 93 $2.7 million 95%
Employee Assistance Fund for Alaska Airlines 93 $2.1 million 82%
Coastal Connections Inc 93 $4.1 million 85%
Coshocton Foundation 93 $2.7 million 82%
Project Kesher 93 $3.5 million 80%
Elizabeth Development Company of New Jersey 93 $3.8 million 91%
Central Massachusetts Center for Business and Enterprise Inc 93 $1.2 million 98%
Arcata Economic Development Corp 93 $5.7 million 98%
Dayone Pact 93 $6.9 million 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp

What is Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp?
Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cleveland, United States. Bellaire-puritas development corporation is committed to maintaining and enchancing the full diversity of its residential, commercial, and industrial communities and providing the planning necessary to ensure the vitality of the neighborhood into the future.
When was Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp founded?
Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp was founded in 1992.
Who leads Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp?
Melissa Miller Sedlock serves as Incoming Exec Dir.
Where is Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp located?
Headquartered in Cleveland, United States.
What is Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp trustworthy?
Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp's registration number?
IRS EIN: 341685259.
What is Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp's website?
http://jeffersonpuritas.org