Greater Cleveland Volunteers
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Greater Cleveland Volunteers is a nonprofit that connects individuals with volunteer opportunities in Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, & Cuyahoga County, including literacy volunteer work, mentoring and senior services.
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Mission
Greater cleveland volunteers engages people to serve the community through meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Greater Cleveland Volunteers with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1972, it predates 90% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of similar organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyGreater Cleveland Volunteers is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 341356768. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $962K in annual revenue. 113 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Greater Cleveland Volunteers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 341356768. 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.
Greater Cleveland Volunteers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Greater Cleveland Volunteers is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Greater Cleveland Volunteers has $962K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Greater Cleveland Volunteers is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $962K in annual revenue. The organization has 113 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Greater Cleveland Volunteers. 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, Greater Cleveland Volunteers 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
Greater Cleveland Volunteers is a nonprofit that connects individuals with volunteer opportunities in Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, & Cuyahoga County, including literacy volunteer work, mentoring and senior services. Greater Cleveland Volunteers is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $962K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Greater Cleveland Volunteers are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greater Cleveland Volunteers is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341356768, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GREATER CLEVELAND VOLUNTEERS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Ways To Serve Your Community on Thanksgiving Day - Cleveland Magazine
Calling all pickle lovers! Cleveland Pickle Fest takes over downtown Saturday - News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Cleveland Pickle Fest to return this weekend: How to buy tickets - WKYC
Cleveland Foundation helps retain young talent through summer internships - Crain's Cleveland Business
Kindland: Chat Pals program combating loneliness, isolation of older adult populations in the region - Cleveland.com
Hundreds gather for the Cleveland Pickle Fest - Spectrum News
Every day for 15 years, blind volunteer calls people on their birthdays - News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Silver Linings: Bruce Amsel - Cleveland Jewish News
Greater Cleveland Volunteers launches Chat Pals to help anyone 55 and older connect with others - News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Silver Linings: Ann Eland - Cleveland Jewish News
Activity timeline
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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 - 113 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 113 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1972
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Greater Cleveland Volunteers
- What is Greater Cleveland Volunteers?
- Greater Cleveland Volunteers is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cleveland, United States. Greater Cleveland Volunteers is a nonprofit that connects individuals with volunteer opportunities in Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, & Cuyahoga County, including literacy volunteer work, mentoring and senior services.
- When was Greater Cleveland Volunteers founded?
- Greater Cleveland Volunteers was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Greater Cleveland Volunteers?
- Joy Banish serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Greater Cleveland Volunteers located?
- Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, United States.
- What is Greater Cleveland Volunteers's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Greater Cleveland Volunteers trustworthy?
- Greater Cleveland Volunteers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Greater Cleveland Volunteers's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 341356768.
- What is Greater Cleveland Volunteers's website?
- http://www.greaterclevelandvolunteers.org