Cleveland Development Advisors Community Reinvestment Fund Inc.

“The Organization has entered into a Management Agreement with The Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) to provide professional staffing, office space, back office services, and IT services for the day to day operating needs of the organization. The following officers were employees of GCP and therefore were compensated by GCP as employees during 2019: - Yvette M. Ittu, President. Ms. Ittu received $38,450 of reportable compensation and $6,167 of other compensation from GCP for services provided to the organization. - Joseph D. Roman, Second Vice Chairman. Mr. Roman receives compensation as an employee of GCP, but serves on the board of the Organization in the same capacity as all other volunteer board members. - Debra Janik, Treasurer. Ms. Janik receives compensation as an employee of GCP, but serves on the board of the Organization in the same capacity as all other volunteer board members.”

“The Organization's sole member is Cleveland Development Advisors, Inc. (CDA). The CDA Board Members and Officers serve as the Directors and Officers of the Organization.”

“The Organization's sole member is Cleveland Development Advisors, Inc. (CDA). The CDA Board Members and Officers serve as the Directors and Officers of the Organization.”

“Staff, in conjunction with tax preparers, compiles the information needed to complete the Form 990. Upon completion, management conducts a detailed review of the return and makes final adjustments, if necessary. The returns are provided to the Audit Committee for detailed review and comment. The final version of the Form 990 is provided electronically and/or by hard copy to each board member for review prior to submission with the IRS.”

“The board of Directors and staff of the organization are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards in conducting the business of the Organization. The board and staff conflict of interest policies are intended to provide clear guidance to ensure that the Organization's business is conducted with integrity, and in compliance with all applicable laws, and in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain. All board and staff members shall annually receive a reminder of their agreement to comply with the policy and sign a declaration indicating their acceptance. Any violation of the board policy will subject a board member to appropriate action, up to and including removal from the board. When questions arise concerning any aspect of this policy, board members are encouraged to contact the board chair. Violations of this policy should be reported to the board chair or the confidential and independent 24-hour helpline provider, Navex Global. The members of the Governance Committee shall make a determination as to whether a conflict exists and what subsequent action, if any, is appropriate. The Governance Committee shall inform the Board of such determination and action. The Board shall retain the right to modify or reverse such determination and action, and shall retain the ultimate enforcement authority with respect to the interpretation and application of this policy. The President and/or designee shall make a determination regarding staff members as to whether a conflict exists and what subsequent action, if any, is appropriate. Any violation of the staff policy will subject the employee to discipline, up to and including immediate discharge. When questions arise concerning any aspect of this policy, or to report violations, employees should contact the human resources department or the confidential and independent 24-hour helpline provider.”

“No documents are made available to the public. The organization provides information upon request by the public.”

“The expenses under Line 11a, Management, represent the expenses incurred by Greater Cleveland Partnership ("GCP"), an Ohio non-profit corporation that is a section 501(c)(6) organization. CDA-CRF has contracted with GCP to assist it in providing management services for day to day operations including employees, facility space, IT, computers, etc.”

“The expenses listed under line 11g represent consulting expenses paid to various companies, none of which exceeded $100,000.”

“Write-off of Equity Investment for International Regional Center, LLC -508,214. Distributions Received from Cleveland New Markets Investments Fund II, LLC 900,531.”

“The Organization received a non-cash donation from Cleveland Development Partnership II (CDP II) for its 99.9% membership interest in Cleveland New Markets Investment Fund II (CNMIF II) on July 31, 2017. CDA-CRF is carrying the investment in CNMIF II at cost, which is $100, and included in Investments - Program Related (Part X, Line 13). CDA-CRF consolidates with CNMIF II due to the 99.9% ownership for GAAP purposes. CNMIF II made distributions to its members during 2019, and CDA-CRF received a cash distribution of $900,531. The Organization wrote-off a portion of its equity investment totaling $508,214 in International Regional Center, LLC, (IRC) which is included in Investments - Program Related (Part X, Line 13). The amount reported on Part XI Line 9 is $392,317; which is the net amount of the cash distributions from CNMIF II of $900,531 and write off of equity investment from IRC of $508,214.”