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Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation

The Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation is committed to the preservation, revitalization, and development of gardens lying within Rockefeller Park Cleveland, Ohio. Representing various nationalities that comprise the Greater …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens are one of Northeast Ohio’s oldest and most beautiful treasures. There are 38 developed gardens, designed and cultivated by distinct cultural or nationality groups, along Martin…

Founded
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C42
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1960

Mission

The Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation is committed to the preservation, revitalization, and development of gardens lying within Rockefeller Park Cleveland, Ohio. Representing various nationalities that comprise the Greater Cleveland and world community fostering a spirit of brotherhood and world peace.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 67%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 28.06%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.5% of total expenses ($50,000 of $222,684).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.67
Program$0.67

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1956, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1956 and has been operating for 70 years. Its EIN is 346555890. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $178K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 346555890. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1956 and has been active for 70 years. Its registered address is PO Box 606173, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation has $178K in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $178K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens are one of Northeast Ohio’s oldest and most beautiful treasures. There are 38 developed gardens, designed and cultivated by distinct cultural or nationality groups, along Martin… Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1956.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $178K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 346555890, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
67% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SA
Samy T••••••
CPA, Treasurer

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 49 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1956
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation

What is Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation?
Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cleveland, United States. The Cleveland Cultural Gardens are one of Northeast Ohio’s oldest and most beautiful treasures. There are 38 developed gardens, designed and cultivated by distinct cultural or nationality groups, along Martin…
When was Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation founded?
Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation was founded in 1956.
Who leads Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation?
Samy Tanious serves as CPA, Treasurer.
Where is Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation located?
Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, United States.
What is Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation trustworthy?
Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 346555890.
What is Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation's website?
https://clevelandculturalgardens.org