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St Clair Superior Development Corporation

EIN 34-1238020 · Cleveland, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR VISION IS TO BE AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS THAT STRENGTHENS CLEVELAND THROUGH CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE, EXPAND OPPORTUNITY, AND BUILD LIVABLE, HEALTHY, AND ATTRACTIVE PLACES.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$864,026
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$160,008, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 77% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $614,207 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT EFFORTS STRIVE TO CONNECT RESIDENTS TO RESOURCES AND EACH OTHER. THE ST. CLAIR SUPERIOR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HAS HELPED FACILITATE COMMUNITY GROUPS ORGANIZING NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS, NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY GARDENS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
  2. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROVIDING COMMERCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA INCLUDING NEW BUSINESS OPENINGS, BUSINESS RETENTION, BUSINESS EXPANSION, AND BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, SCSDC PARTICIPATED IN A LARGE SCALE BUSINESS PLANNING INITIATIVE FOR THE LAKEFRONT ENGAGING THE CITY'S DESIGN AND REVIEW PLANNING SERVICE PROCESSES.
  3. CREATIVE ENGAGEMENTIN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL SERVICES, SCSDC EMPLOYED THE ARTS AS A TOOL FOR SOCIAL OUTCOMES INCLUDING BUILDING COMMUNITY TRUST AND INTERPERSONAL CONNECTIONS IN A DIVIDED NEIGHBORHOOD BY HAVING RESIDENTS CREATE A MURAL TOGETHER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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