L A N D Studio Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
L A N D Studio Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1977, with $9,052,586 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2519 Detroit Avenue Suite 100, Cleveland, OH, 44113 EIN 34-1212421 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.1M
▲ 80.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.8M
Net assets
$13.8M
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 L A N D Studio Inc— 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 rating43 mo reserves · +58% 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 L A N D Studio Inc: 43 mo reserves · +58% 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 L A N D Studio Inc— 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 L A N D Studio Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $16.2M (FY2014) to $9.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $609KNet assets $13.8M
Operating margin
57.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.5M
Total liabilities
$609K
Net assets
$13.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,052,586▲80.4% | $3,845,275▲3.6% | $13,842,391▲60.7% | $14,451,852▲55.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,016,771▼5.9% | $3,712,112▼28.9% | $8,613,890▲18.0% | $9,311,253▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,331,171▼21.6% | $5,221,100▲92.0% | $7,302,800▲1.5% | $8,068,746▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,801,576▲159% | $2,719,225▲4.2% | $7,192,729▲131% | $8,020,589▲113% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,631,055▼15.4% | $2,608,553▼26.7% | $3,110,378▲0.7% | $3,766,931▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,111,181▼22.6% | $3,557,140▲13.7% | $3,087,876▼12.6% | $3,426,957▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,021,324▲87.2% | $3,128,169▼19.8% | $3,533,835▲33.8% | $3,891,911▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,147,967▼46.3% | $3,900,114▼20.9% | $2,640,680▼39.9% | $3,512,930▼24.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,997,747▼21.2% | $4,931,537▼60.7% | $4,392,827▼17.5% | $4,632,304▼33.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,070,677▼68.8% | $12,543,581▲125% | $5,326,617▼58.4% | $6,927,447▼47.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $16,230,121 | $5,574,013▲66.1% | $12,799,520▲563% | $13,142,505▲467% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,355,876▲3.5% | $1,929,796▲40.8% | $2,317,354▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,242,766 | $1,370,702 | $2,032,560 | 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 · $12.2M total
41 grants to L A N D Studio Inc totaling $12.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2024 | $220,876 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $28,338 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,200 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | "the city is our museum" website app and campaign - second installment of our commitment | 2023 | $149,202 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $39,950 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support, annual fund | 2023 | $5,600 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2022 | $214,299 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $29,700 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $8,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $8,150 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support, annual fund | 2022 | $7,200 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2021 | $229,884 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,150 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is L A N D Studio Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. L A N D Studio Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1212421, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is L A N D Studio Inc's EIN?
- L A N D Studio Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1212421.
- How much revenue does L A N D Studio Inc report?
- L A N D Studio Inc reported $9,052,586 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does L A N D Studio Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades L A N D Studio Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for L A N D Studio Inc (EIN 34-1212421) 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.