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Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

Cleveland, OH 44114
Tax ID31-1381131

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About this organization

Revenue

$3,839,957

Expenses

$3,678,912

Website

clevelandsports.org

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS COMMISSION IS TO MEASURABLY ENHANCE THE ECONOMY, IMAGE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER CLEVELAND COMMUNITY BY ATTRACTING AND CREATING SIGNIFICANT SPORTING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES.

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SEE SCHEDULE OTHE GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS COMMISSION (GCSC) ATTRACTS AND CREATES SPORTING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES BY TAKING THE UNIQUE APPROACH OF BECOMING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PARTNER IN EACH EVENT WITH THE GOAL OF PRODUCING EVENTS THAT ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL IN CLEVELAND THAN OTHER CITIES IN WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN HELD.GCSC IS A 501(C)(3), NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION GOVERNED BY A COMMITTED GROUP OF TRUSTEES REPRESENTING SOME OF THE REGION'S MOST ESTEEMED PRIVATE, PUBLIC AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FULL-TIME STAFF OVERSEES SPORTS DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED TREMENDOUS GROWTH AND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT ABOUNDS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. GCSC IS FUNDED BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TWO ANNUAL BENEFITS - THE GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS AWARDS AND CLEVELAND BOXING INVITATIONAL, FEES FROM A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OHIO BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES, REVENUE EARNED FROM EVENTS, FOUNDATIONS AND PUBLIC SUPPORT FROM CUYAHOGA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CLEVELAND. GCSC BOARD MEMBERS ENTHUSIASTICALLY SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATING BUDGET WITH 100% OF THE BOARD PARTICIPATING IN THE CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM OR PROVIDING BUDGET-REDUCING VALUE IN KIND ANNUALLY. ORIGINALLY FORMED IN 1993, GCSC WAS RE-FOUNDED IN 2000. SINCE THAT TIME, GCSC HAS BEEN DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ATTRACTING AND CREATING OVER 170 SPORTING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA, GENERATING MORE THAN $500 MILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT. GCSC HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A REVENUE-GENERATING ENTITY THAT HAS BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF CLEVELAND'S ECONOMIC FUTURE. SPORTS COMMISSION EVENTS HAVE RAPIDLY BECOME VALUED COMMUNITY ASSETS.WHILE SPORTS COMMISSION EVENTS MEAN TENS OF MILLIONS OF ANNUAL DOLLARS TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY, THEY ALSO ADD MUCH MORE. CLEVELAND HAS BEEN FEATURED ON DOZENS OF HOURS OF NATIONAL TELEVISION PROGRAMS AND MORE THAN 1,000,000 FANS HAVE SEEN THE EXCITEMENT OF A VARIETY OF SPORTS COMPETITIONS. CHILDREN'S CLINICS, EDUCATION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ARE ROUTINELY PLANNED TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY IMPACT.AS AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY CONDUCTED BY THE CSU LEVIN COLLEGE OF URBAN AFFAIRS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S GAMES (2004) CONCLUDED, "THE GAMES PRODUCED SUBSTANTIAL NON-PECUNIARY GAINS THAT COULD PROVE MORE IMPORTANT FOR THE CITY AND REGION IN THE LONG RUN. THEY PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WHO HAD NEVER BEEN TO THE REGION AND WOULD NOT HAVE VISITED OTHERWISE TO EXPERIENCE AN EXCITING, DIVERSE, AND FRIENDLY CITY. LIKEWISE, LOCAL VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THE EVENTS REPORTED THAT THEIR OWN IMPRESSIONS OF THE CITY AND REGION HAD IMPROVED BECAUSE OF THEIR POSITIVE EXPERIENCE. THEIR PRIDE IN THE REGION INCREASED AND THEY ARE MORE APPRECIATIVE OF THE REGION'S ASSETS."IT CONTINUES, "THE GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS COMMISSION'S MANDATE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REACHES MUCH FARTHER THAN IMMEDIATE ECONOMIC GAINS. BY ATTRACTING AND HOSTING MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS IN CLEVELAND, THE SPORTS COMMISSION IS SUCCESSFULLY COMPETING IN A FIERCELY COMPETITIVE ASPECT OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY: THE CREATION AND CONSUMPTION OF EXPERIENCES. THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S GAMES SHOWCASED THE SPORTS COMMISSION'S ABILITY TO CREATE THE TYPE OF EXPERIENCES PEOPLE DESIRE, AS WELL AS THE ECONOMIC VALUE IN DOING SO FOR CLEVELAND AND NORTHEAST OHIO."GCSC ALSO SPONSORS THE URBAN YOUTH INITIATIVE, WHICH HAS THREE GOALS: TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; TO ALLOW ACCESS TO UNIQUE EXPERIENCES; AND TO OFFER HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION. PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF THE INITIATIVE IN 2018 INCLUDED SPORTS SAFETY AND FENCING DEMONSTRATIONS FOR YOUTH DURING THE USA FENCING NORTH AMERICAN CUP AND ACCESS TO COLLEGE COACHES AND ATHLETES DURING THE NCAA DIVISION III TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS.IN 2018, OTHER EVENTS HOSTED BY THE COMMISSION INCLUDED NEOCYCLE, CONTINENTAL CUP EVENTS, AND OTHER FEATURED SPORTING EVENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMMISSION HOSTED THE GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS AWARDS, WHICH IS AN ANNUAL BANQUET TO HONOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CLEVELAND AREA HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGIATE, AMATEUR, AND PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The mission of the greater cleveland sports commission is to measurably enhance the economy, image, and quality of life in the greater cleveland community by attracting and creating significant sporting events and activities.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The mission of the greater cleveland sports commission is to measurably enhance the economy, image, and quality of life in the greater cleveland community by attracting and creating significant sporting events and activities.”.

  • The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as OH.
  • According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 334 EUCLID AVE STE 100, CLEVELAND, OH, 44114.
  • The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 13.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $161,045.
  • The organization has 72 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1993.
  • The organization pays $1,561,127 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $335,879 in fundraising expenses.

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