Center For Arts-inspired Learning
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Center For Arts-inspired Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1978, with $1,541,460 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1470 E 105th St, Cleveland, OH, 44106 EIN 34-1241756 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▼ 17.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$2.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Center For Arts-inspired Learning— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Arts-inspired Learning: 16 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Center For Arts-inspired Learning— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Arts-inspired Learning: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1470 E 105th St, Cleveland, OH, 44106
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.0M (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $200KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
-1.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$200K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,541,460▼17.4% | $1,559,630▼20.2% | $2,038,972▲1.5% | $2,238,664▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,866,924▲3.8% | $1,955,304▼6.3% | $2,008,751▲4.2% | $2,232,677▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,799,316▼14.3% | $2,086,611▲8.4% | $1,927,452▼7.4% | $2,097,744▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,099,104▲12.4% | $1,925,416▲18.7% | $2,080,452▼5.8% | $2,178,616▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,867,125▲16.2% | $1,621,548▼2.6% | $2,208,827▲35.0% | $2,478,717▲33.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,606,290▼10.1% | $1,665,327▼7.4% | $1,636,445▼20.0% | $1,851,693▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,786,134▼7.6% | $1,798,545▲0.7% | $2,045,710▲1.5% | $2,085,275▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,932,753▲29.2% | $1,786,799▼10.5% | $2,014,642▲13.6% | $2,036,705▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,496,393▼11.8% | $1,995,725▲9.9% | $1,772,942▼23.1% | $1,812,338▼23.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,696,654▼15.8% | $1,816,288▲0.1% | $2,305,335▼6.3% | $2,369,140▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,014,954 | $1,813,615▼13.6% | $2,461,127▲13.6% | $2,537,219▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,098,936▲6.3% | $2,166,975▼3.9% | $2,206,542▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,974,363▲0.4% | $2,255,892▲15.4% | $2,309,382▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,966,880 | $1,954,085 | $2,031,067 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.5M total
26 grants to Center For Arts-inspired Learning totaling $2.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | Capacity building support and stabilizing programming during leadership transition | 2024 | $237,388 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Endowment distribution | 2023 | $222,775 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Continued out of school time arts education and in-school artist residencies | 2022 | $137,250 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Continued out of school time arts education and in-school artist residencies | 2021 | $87,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support | 2021 | $13,300 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from donor advised funds - operating support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | 2020 cleveland foundation summer internship host site | 2020 | $168,900 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Artworks program, general support | 2020 | $60,750 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from donor advised funds - operating support | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $6,150 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $6,150 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Enhanced community engagement in "citizen" via the nba big read | 2019 | $70,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Artworks program, general support | 2019 | $55,100 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General operating support | 2018 | $210,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Annual fund, general support | 2018 | $11,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Arts-inspired Learning a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Arts-inspired Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1241756, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Arts-inspired Learning's EIN?
- Center For Arts-inspired Learning's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1241756.
- How much revenue does Center For Arts-inspired Learning report?
- Center For Arts-inspired Learning reported $1,541,460 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Arts-inspired Learning have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Arts-inspired Learning B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Arts-inspired Learning (EIN 34-1241756) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.