West Side Community House
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
West Side Community House is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1944, with $1,445,592 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
9300 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44102 EIN 34-0714820 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 2.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$1.3M
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
—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 West Side Community House— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -5% 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 West Side Community House: 11 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 West Side Community House— 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 West Side Community House: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 9300 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44102
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.4MNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
-5.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$1.4M
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,445,592▼2.3% | $1,523,626▼6.2% | $1,340,506▼4.1% | $2,715,808▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,479,038▲13.7% | $1,625,122▲13.2% | $1,397,392▼6.5% | $2,671,885▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,300,405▼26.5% | $1,436,239▼10.1% | $1,494,246▼14.7% | $2,862,293▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,768,845▲15.4% | $1,597,063▲4.5% | $1,750,779▲10.9% | $3,092,120▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,532,867▼10.1% | $1,527,565▼10.6% | $1,579,141▲4.0% | $3,163,756▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,705,758▲0.8% | $1,708,188▲0.8% | $1,517,992▲4.2% | $3,008,859▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,692,507▲4.7% | $1,695,342▲1.4% | $1,456,223▼4.2% | $3,002,360▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,615,995▼8.2% | $1,671,161▼5.3% | $1,520,103▼0.2% | $3,077,280▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,759,706▼14.1% | $1,765,456▼9.1% | $1,522,878▲1.4% | $3,117,374▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,047,820▲4.0% | $1,942,057▼5.9% | $1,502,104▲3.9% | $3,237,332▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,969,513▲6.5% | $2,063,769▲7.1% | $1,445,886▼6.2% | $3,279,290▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,849,739 | $1,927,692▲1.7% | $1,540,712▼3.2% | $3,379,099▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,896,349▼1.1% | $1,592,255▲2.9% | $3,404,490▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,917,472 | $1,548,129 | $3,489,873 | 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 · $542K total
13 grants to West Side Community House totaling $542K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | West side community house: capacity building | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Wrap for success family strengthening program | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,500 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Wrap for success (w4s) | 2022 | $55,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,200 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Youth evaluation for arts mastery organizations | 2021 | $45,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Anisfield-wolf teaching associate for sisterhood program | 2020 | $89,350 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $8,150 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Anisfield-wolf teaching associate for sisterhood program | 2019 | $80,965 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Leadership transition and administrative restructuring | 2018 | $83,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Social media planning and implementation project | 2014 | $11,474 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Side Community House a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. West Side Community House is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-0714820, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is West Side Community House's EIN?
- West Side Community House's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-0714820.
- How much revenue does West Side Community House report?
- West Side Community House reported $1,445,592 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does West Side Community House have?
- CharityIndex grades West Side Community House B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for West Side Community House (EIN 34-0714820) 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.