DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING A DYNAMIC DOWNTOWN. IT IS COMMITTED TO MAKING DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND THE MOST COMPELLING PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY, AND VISIT IN THE REGION.DCA, WORKING HAND IN HAND WITH DOWNTOWN PROPERTY OWNERS, CREATES FORUMS FOR COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT BY A DIVERSE GROUP OF DOWNTOWN STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, CIVIC AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, RESIDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS. BY FACILITATING THE COLLABORAITON OF THESE GROUPS, DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE URBAN CORE BY IMPLEMENTING INITIATIVES LIKE THE CLEAN AND SAFE PROGRAM, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS, ADVOCACY AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $262k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO Above 90th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers in Ohio | $262k | $10k | — | $10k | $293k $324k |
Sr. VP of Operations Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $130k $144k |
VP Finance & Administration Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $129k $143k |
Chief of Staff Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $122k $135k |
Employee Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $102k $113k |
Executive Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $75k $83k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 32 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE received $293,138 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE reported $10.8M in total revenue and $11.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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