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Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

The mission of the greater cleveland sports commission is to measurably improve the economy of greater cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission serves to measurably improve the economy and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events.

Founded
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

The mission of the greater cleveland sports commission is to measurably improve the economy of greater cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation · NTEE Z99Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.02%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 311381131. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for sports & recreation charities in United States. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 369 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission has $7M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $725K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 369 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. 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.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission serves to measurably improve the economy and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events. Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: Greater Cleveland Sports Commission's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $725K.

Yes, donations to Greater Cleveland Sports Commission are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311381131, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

DA
David Gilbert
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alan Z•••
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Ann A•••
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Ansir J•••••
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Blaine G••••••
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Boyd P•••••
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Bradford D•••
TRUSTEE
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Bradley S••••••
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Brian B•••••
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Brian K••••
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Brian S••••
TRUSTEE
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Carl G•••••
VICE CHAIR
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Celso G••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Charles H•••••
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Charles O••••
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Chas W••••••
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Chris B••••••
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Christopher K•••
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Cynthia F••••
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Dalithia S••••
TRUSTEE
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Dan W•••••
TRUSTEE
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Daryl L••••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$7.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission This page 76 $7.3 million -
USA Swimming Inc 93 $1.1 million 87%
Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte Inc 93 $5.2 million 83%
Arvada Hockey Association 90 $1.2 million 99%
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Inc 90 $7.0 million 88%
Ignite Volleyball Club and Foundation Inc 90 $2.2 million 77%
Hazen Winter Sports Association Inc 90 $1.2 million 86%
Orono Hockey Boosters Inc 89 $1.0 million 93%
Ray County Transportation Inc 89 $1.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 369 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 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

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Quick facts about Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

What is Greater Cleveland Sports Commission?
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is a sports & recreation supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Cleveland, United States. Greater Cleveland Sports Commission serves to measurably improve the economy and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events.
When was Greater Cleveland Sports Commission founded?
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission was founded in 1993.
Who leads Greater Cleveland Sports Commission?
David Gilbert serves as President.
Where is Greater Cleveland Sports Commission located?
Headquartered in Cleveland, United States.
What is Greater Cleveland Sports Commission's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Greater Cleveland Sports Commission trustworthy?
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Greater Cleveland Sports Commission's registration number?
IRS EIN: 311381131.
What is Greater Cleveland Sports Commission's website?
http://www.clevelandsports.org