2025-05-14T16:36:40-04:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 550793987 LAKEWOOD ALIVEINC LAKE 2165210655 12815 DETROIT AVE LAKEWOOD OH 44107 IAN ANDREWS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2165212100 2025-05-13 true 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z IAN ANDREWS 12815 DETROIT AVENUE LAKEWOOD OH 44107 806721 false X WWW.LAKEWOODALIVE.COM X 2002 OH LAKEWOODALIVE IS A COMMUNITY CENTERED NON-PROFIT THAT FOSTERS AND SUSTAINS VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS. 23 23 9 250 0 621031 726974 7422 14319 7923 25563 3605 5051 639981 771907 0 0 344392 337446 0 16515 182462 241076 526854 578522 113127 193385 680904 877914 32732 36357 648172 841557 X LAKEWOODALIVE IS A COMMUNITY CENTERED NON-PROFIT THAT FOSTERS AND SUSTAINS VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS. false false 482904 14319 PROGRAM ACCONPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 ARE AS FOLLOWS: HOUSING OUTREACH PROGRAMMING LAKEWOODALIVES HOUSING OUTREACH PROGRAMMING HAS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED NUMEROUS RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT. CLIENT HOUSEHOLDS SERVED: 149 DEMOGRAPHICS OF HOUSEHOLDS SERVED: 84% LOW-MODERATE INCOME 70% FEMALE HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD 81% SENIOR CITIZENS (62+) SERVICES OFFERED (JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024): AGING IN PLACE: 7 COMPLETED ASSESSMENTS OVER 100 SENIOR RESIDENTS ENGAGED DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 12 PROJECTS APPROVED FOR CITY FUNDING \239,000 TOTAL FUNDING SECURED VOLUNTEER PROJECTS: 25 PROJECTS 129 VOLUNTEERS 323 HOURS BED BUG SUPPORT: 88 PHONE CALLS & REFERRALS 28 IN-PERSON MEETINGS 13 CASES TREATED 5 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES 8 MULTI-FAMILY HOMES PAINT LAKEWOOD PROGRAM LAKEWOODALIVES PAINT PROGRAM IS A RESOURCE FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE LOOKING TO ADDRESS THEIR EXTERIOR PAINTING NEEDS. SERVICES OFFERED IN 2023-2024: PROJECTS COMPLETED (JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024): 10 PROJECTS FINANCIAL IMPACT (JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024): \71,000 LIFETIME OF PROGRAM (2010-2024): TOTAL PROJECTS COMPLETED (2010-2024): 152 TOTAL FINANCIAL IMPACT (2010-2024): \680,000 CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS FOR PAINT LAKEWOOD PROGRAM (2023-2024): ALL 10 CLIENTS SERVED ARE LOW-MODERATE INCOME (80% OR LESS THAN AREA MEDIAN INCOME). 70% SENIOR CITIZENS. 70% FEMALE HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD. 40% SINGLE FEMALE SENIOR HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD. OVERVIEW OF LAKEWOODALIVE HOUSING PROGRAMMING LAKEWOODALIVE ADMINISTERS THE FOLLOWING HOUSING PROGRAMS: THE PAINT LAKEWOOD PROGRAM AGING IN PLACE THE LAKEWOOD TOOL BOX THE KNOWING YOUR HOME FREE EDUCATIONAL SERIES ASSISTING WITH HOARDING & BEDBUG CASES RECOMMENDING CONTRACTORS TO CLIENTS INTAKING AND ASSISTING WITH APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF LAKEWOOD FUNDED HOME RENOVATION FINANCING YARD CLEAN-UPS LEAF RAKING SNOW SHOVELING PROGRAM VOLUNTEER-BASED HOME RENOVATION PROJECTS SUCCESSFUL & THRIVING BUSINESS DISTRICTS TESTIMONIALS FROM LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS HIGHLIGHT THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF LAKEWOODALIVE AND THE COMMUNITY. I LOVE THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, LAKEWOODALIVE, AND LAKEWOOD PEOPLE; EVERYONE IS SO HELPFUL. - SOPHIE SAICHAMPA, THE GROOMING LOFT BY SOPHIE THE EVENTS AND SUPPORT LAKEWOODALIVE BRINGS TO OUR COMMUNITY MAKES ME FEEL LIKE IM PART OF A BIG FAMILY. I SEE FAMILIAR SMILING FACES AT EVERY EVENT I GO TO. LAKEWOOD MAKES ME FEEL THAT IM FINALLY HOME AND I REALLY BELIEVE LAKEWOODALIVE IS A BIG REASON WHY. FROM THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THEY PROVIDE TO SMALL BUSINESSES OWNERS LIKE ME, TO EVENTS THAT BRING A SENSE OF BELONGING AND WARMTH TO RESIDENTS IM NEVER LEAVING THIS CITY. - AMI RIZEK, OWNER OF DOKI DOKI SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS DISTRICTS LAKEWOODALIVE ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR 4 THRIVING SMALL BUSINESS DISTRICTS IN LAKEWOOD, INCLUDING THE WEST END BUSINESS ALLIANCE, UPTOWN BUSINESS ALLIANCE, DOWNTOWN LAKEWOOD BUSINESS ALLIANCE, AND BUNTS TO BIRDTOWN. LAKEWOODALIVE SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS LAKEWOODALIVE PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND NURTURE LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES: TRACK AND RESEARCH THE AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN LAKEWOOD AND UPDATE THE AVAILABLE PROPERTIES PAGE ON THE CITY WEBSITE. CALL AND MEET WITH NEW BUSINESSES TO WELCOME THEM TO LAKEWOOD. ADMINISTER THE BLOSSOMS PROGRAM, WHICH ACCOUNTS FOR THE FLOWER BOXES THAT GO UP EVERY SUMMER IN FRONT OF PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES. ATTEND AND ASSIST IN SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE MEETINGS INCLUDING THOSE FOR DOWNTOWN LAKEWOOD BUSINESS ALLIANCE (DLBA), WEST END LAKEWOOD, UPTOWN LAKEWOOD, AND BUNTS TO BIRDTOWN. ATTEND RIBBON CUTTINGS FOR NEW BUSINESSES. WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD AND LAKEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. HELP BUSINESS OWNERS APPLY FOR SIGNAGE, STOREFRONT RENOVATION, AND GAP FINANCING GRANTS THROUGH THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD. HISTORIC PRESERVATIONS EFFORTS. CONNECT SMALL BUSINESSES TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS LEGAL AID, BOOKKEEPING, SBA, SBDC. TRACK AND AID BUSINESSES SEEKING AVAILABLE SPACE. HELPING TO FACILITATE SMALL BUSINESS AND LANDLORD RELATIONS AND LEASING AGREEMENTS. WORKING WITH THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD ON URBAN PLANNING PROJECTS AND CITY BEAUTIFICATION THROUGH PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS. HOST AND ADMINISTER A CITY-WIDE SMALL BUSINESS CALL EACH MONTH. "LAKEWOOD, AND BIRDTOWN SPECIFICALLY, WAS MY FIRST SHOT AT ENTREPRENEURSHIP; WERE INVESTED HERE, AND LAKEWOOD HAS GIVEN US SO MUCH." - JUAN VERGARA, AMAZONIA "IT REALLY IS A COMMUNITY HERE, NOT JUST A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE LIVE. ITS NOT JUST URBAN OR SUBURBAN; ITS NOT JUST YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING HERE. WE ENJOY THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE OURSELVES IN A NEW LOCATION. - JAMY BOLLING, CRUMB AND SPIGOT LAKEWOODALIVE EVENTS EACH YEAR LAKEWOODALIVE PUTS ON SEVERAL COMMUNITY-BUILDING EVENTS THAT SERVE AS SEASONAL TRADITIONS FOR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND NEIGHBORS IN LAKEWOOD. MOST OF THESE EVENTS ARE FREE TO ATTEND AND FUN FOR ALL WHO JOIN, WHETHER THAT BE LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS OR VISITORS FROM THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA, NORTHEAST OHIO, OR BEYOND 1. FRONT PORCH CONCERT SERIES 2023 FRIDAYS IN JUNE & JULY AN OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES THAT TAKES PLACE ON THE FRONT STEPS OF THE LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY AND AT MADISON PARK PAVILION, THE SHOWS TAKE PLACE EVERY FRIDAY EVENING IN JUNE & JULY. 2. LAKEWOOD SUMMER MELTDOWN JUNE 15, 2023 THE BIGGEST BLOCK PARTY IN LAKEWOOD, THE LAKEWOOD SUMMER MELTDOWN IS OUR ANNUAL RACE AND STREET FEST, COMPLETE WITH A 5K RACE, 1 MILE FAMILY FUN WALK & RUN, BEER GARDEN, WATER MOOSE, FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS, ACTIVITIES, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, AND MORE 3. SPOOKY POOCH PARADE OCTOBER 14, 2023 OUR BELOVED DOG COSTUME CONTEST HAS CANINES AND THEIR TRUSTY OWNERS PARADING THE STREETS SURROUNDING MADISON PARK, DRESSED TO THE NINES. WITH VENDORS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ACTIVITIES IT IS A PET AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT THAT PEOPLE LOOK FORWARD TO EVERY OCTOBER. 4. LAKEWOOD CHOCOLATE WALK OCTOBER 26, 2023 A FUN SPIN ON TRICK-OR-TREATING, BUT FOR THE 21+ CROWD. PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOWNTOWN LAKEWOOD BUSINESS ALLIANCE, THE LAKEWOOD CHOCOLATE WALK PROVIDES ATTENDEES WITH MORE THAN 20 SWEET STOPS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN WHERE THEY CAN COLLECT CHOCOLATE-THEMED TREATS, INTERACT WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND ENJOY A NIGHT ON THE TOWN. 5. LIGHT UP LAKEWOOD DECEMBER 2, 2023 'TIS THE SEASON IS A STATEMENT THAT RINGS TRUE EVERY YEAR AT LIGHT UP LAKEWOOD. THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS KICKED OFF AT THIS EVENT EACH YEAR, WITH A PARADE, STREET FESTIVAL, TREE LIGHTING, AND FIREWORKS SHOW 6. LOVING LAKEWOOD: GREATEST HITS FEBRUARY 24, 2024 LOVING LAKEWOOD IS OUR THEMED ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA. THIS YEAR WE TURNED UP THE VOLUME ON OUR GREATEST HITS TO CELEBRATE OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY. 7. BIRDTOWN PICNIC JUNE 8, 2024 BIRDTOWN PICNIC TAKES PLACE IN LATE SPRING EVERY YEAR TO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY, PROVIDE A FREE MEAL TO THOSE IN NEED, CONNECT OUR NEIGHBORS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND BRING FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES TO THE BIRDTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD. 482904 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 38 0 true 9 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 23 23 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false OH X IAN ANDREWS 2165210655 12815 DETROIT AVENUE LAKEWOOD OH 44107 IAN ANDREWS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 83577 0 0 MICHAEL BENTLEY PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE WARREN VP AND DEV C 2.00 X X 0 0 0 AMANDA SANTA TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GEOFF MATHIAS SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JARRELL MCALISTER PAST PRESIDE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SANDY FEICHT HOUSING CHAI 0.50 X 0 0 0 JOHN BURKE GOVERNANCE C 0.50 X 0 0 0 AMY HANEY DIR-DESIGN C 0.50 X 0 0 0 TIM DEWALD DIR-MARKETIN 0.50 X 0 0 0 ANDREA FISHER DEI CHAIR 0.50 X 0 0 0 CAROL BARRETT SMALL BUSINE 0.50 X 0 0 0 CHRIS BERGIN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 KELLY FLORIAN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 KAPRICE HOLLOWAY DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MAUREEN KOOPMAN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 BRIAN MENG DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MAGGIE NIEDZWIECKI DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 SID ORDOG DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 GALADRIAEL OLSON DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JESSIE SMITH DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JASON WEINER DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER WYNN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 CHALANA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 83577 false false false 52486 387944 286544 726974 FISCAL SPONSOR FEES 531390 11665 11665 TOOLBOX PROGRAM 531390 2559 2559 PROGRAM REVENUE 95 95 14319 25563 25563 34814 52486 34814 MISCELLANEOUS 5051 5051 5051 771907 14319 30614 83577 67887 12636 3054 227012 183880 34052 9080 2130 1725 320 85 24727 20029 3709 989 10875 10875 42030 38085 3636 309 21965 16566 4594 805 8800 8482 251 67 34523 27964 5178 1381 2794 2263 419 112 1678 1678 13283 9899 2895 489 COMMUNITY EVENTS 78112 78112 FISCAL SPONSOR EXPENSE 17316 17316 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS EXP 4505 4505 TELEPHONE 3589 2907 538 144 1606 1606 578522 482904 79103 16515 92309 89533 488577 628701 87613 115396 37070 5191 31879 12405 12405 680904 877914 6000 1549 26732 34808 32732 36357 X 532572 721225 115600 120332 648172 841557 680904 877914 193385 X false false false X 456716 616651 541328 621031 726974 2962700 456716 616651 541328 621031 726974 2962700 65398 2897302 2782 1102 1513 7923 25563 38883 8082 4761 1689 3605 5051 23188 3024771 142392 0.95790 0.95580 X PART II, LINE 10 CUMULATIVE 5 YR OTHER INCOME 23,188 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3513 3513 33557 1678 31879 31879 34808 34808 ANNUAL BENEFIT 50202 32709 17493 4458 6653 2300 6115 CHOCOLATE WALK 27087 11904 15183 651 300 12199 1 10011 7873 2138 180 250 1708 87300 52486 34814 4638 7304 2850 20022 34814 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A PROGRAM ACCONPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 ARE AS FOLLOWS: HOUSING OUTREACH PROGRAMMING LAKEWOODALIVES HOUSING OUTREACH PROGRAMMING HAS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED NUMEROUS RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT. CLIENT HOUSEHOLDS SERVED: 149 DEMOGRAPHICS OF HOUSEHOLDS SERVED: 84% LOW-MODERATE INCOME 70% FEMALE HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD 81% SENIOR CITIZENS (62+) SERVICES OFFERED (JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024): AGING IN PLACE: 7 COMPLETED ASSESSMENTS OVER 100 SENIOR RESIDENTS ENGAGED DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 12 PROJECTS APPROVED FOR CITY FUNDING \239,000 TOTAL FUNDING SECURED VOLUNTEER PROJECTS: 25 PROJECTS 129 VOLUNTEERS 323 HOURS BED BUG SUPPORT: 88 PHONE CALLS & REFERRALS 28 IN-PERSON MEETINGS 13 CASES TREATED 5 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES 8 MULTI-FAMILY HOMES PAINT LAKEWOOD PROGRAM LAKEWOODALIVES PAINT PROGRAM IS A RESOURCE FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE LOOKING TO ADDRESS THEIR EXTERIOR PAINTING NEEDS. SERVICES OFFERED IN 2023-2024: PROJECTS COMPLETED (JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024): 10 PROJECTS FINANCIAL IMPACT (JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024): \71,000 LIFETIME OF PROGRAM (2010-2024): TOTAL PROJECTS COMPLETED (2010-2024): 152 TOTAL FINANCIAL IMPACT (2010-2024): \680,000 CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS FOR PAINT LAKEWOOD PROGRAM (2023-2024): ALL 10 CLIENTS SERVED ARE LOW-MODERATE INCOME (80% OR LESS THAN AREA MEDIAN INCOME). 70% SENIOR CITIZENS. 70% FEMALE HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD. 40% SINGLE FEMALE SENIOR HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD. OVERVIEW OF LAKEWOODALIVE HOUSING PROGRAMMING LAKEWOODALIVE ADMINISTERS THE FOLLOWING HOUSING PROGRAMS: THE PAINT LAKEWOOD PROGRAM AGING IN PLACE THE LAKEWOOD TOOL BOX THE KNOWING YOUR HOME FREE EDUCATIONAL SERIES ASSISTING WITH HOARDING & BEDBUG CASES RECOMMENDING CONTRACTORS TO CLIENTS INTAKING AND ASSISTING WITH APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF LAKEWOOD FUNDED HOME RENOVATION FINANCING YARD CLEAN-UPS LEAF RAKING SNOW SHOVELING PROGRAM VOLUNTEER-BASED HOME RENOVATION PROJECTS SUCCESSFUL & THRIVING BUSINESS DISTRICTS TESTIMONIALS FROM LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS HIGHLIGHT THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF LAKEWOODALIVE AND THE COMMUNITY. I LOVE THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, LAKEWOODALIVE, AND LAKEWOOD PEOPLE; EVERYONE IS SO HELPFUL. - SOPHIE SAICHAMPA, THE GROOMING LOFT BY SOPHIE THE EVENTS AND SUPPORT LAKEWOODALIVE BRINGS TO OUR COMMUNITY MAKES ME FEEL LIKE IM PART OF A BIG FAMILY. I SEE FAMILIAR SMILING FACES AT EVERY EVENT I GO TO. LAKEWOOD MAKES ME FEEL THAT IM FINALLY HOME AND I REALLY BELIEVE LAKEWOODALIVE IS A BIG REASON WHY. FROM THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THEY PROVIDE TO SMALL BUSINESSES OWNERS LIKE ME, TO EVENTS THAT BRING A SENSE OF BELONGING AND WARMTH TO RESIDENTS IM NEVER LEAVING THIS CITY. - AMI RIZEK, OWNER OF DOKI DOKI SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS DISTRICTS LAKEWOODALIVE ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR 4 THRIVING SMALL BUSINESS DISTRICTS IN LAKEWOOD, INCLUDING THE WEST END BUSINESS ALLIANCE, UPTOWN BUSINESS ALLIANCE, DOWNTOWN LAKEWOOD BUSINESS ALLIANCE, AND BUNTS TO BIRDTOWN. LAKEWOODALIVE SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS LAKEWOODALIVE PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND NURTURE LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES: TRACK AND RESEARCH THE AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN LAKEWOOD AND UPDATE THE AVAILABLE PROPERTIES PAGE ON THE CITY WEBSITE. CALL AND MEET WITH NEW BUSINESSES TO WELCOME THEM TO LAKEWOOD. ADMINISTER THE BLOSSOMS PROGRAM, WHICH ACCOUNTS FOR THE FLOWER BOXES THAT GO UP EVERY SUMMER IN FRONT OF PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES. ATTEND AND ASSIST IN SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE MEETINGS INCLUDING THOSE FOR DOWNTOWN LAKEWOOD BUSINESS ALLIANCE (DLBA), WEST END LAKEWOOD, UPTOWN LAKEWOOD, AND BUNTS TO BIRDTOWN. ATTEND RIBBON CUTTINGS FOR NEW BUSINESSES. WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD AND LAKEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. HELP BUSINESS OWNERS APPLY FOR SIGNAGE, STOREFRONT RENOVATION, AND GAP FINANCING GRANTS THROUGH THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD. HISTORIC PRESERVATIONS EFFORTS. CONNECT SMALL BUSINESSES TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS LEGAL AID, BOOKKEEPING, SBA, SBDC. TRACK AND AID BUSINESSES SEEKING AVAILABLE SPACE. HELPING TO FACILITATE SMALL BUSINESS AND LANDLORD RELATIONS AND LEASING AGREEMENTS. WORKING WITH THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD ON URBAN PLANNING PROJECTS AND CITY BEAUTIFICATION THROUGH PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS. HOST AND ADMINISTER A CITY-WIDE SMALL BUSINESS CALL EACH MONTH. "LAKEWOOD, AND BIRDTOWN SPECIFICALLY, WAS MY FIRST SHOT AT ENTREPRENEURSHIP; WERE INVESTED HERE, AND LAKEWOOD HAS GIVEN US SO MUCH." - JUAN VERGARA, AMAZONIA "IT REALLY IS A COMMUNITY HERE, NOT JUST A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE LIVE. ITS NOT JUST URBAN OR SUBURBAN; ITS NOT JUST YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING HERE. WE ENJOY THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE OURSELVES IN A NEW LOCATION. - JAMY BOLLING, CRUMB AND SPIGOT LAKEWOODALIVE EVENTS EACH YEAR LAKEWOODALIVE PUTS ON SEVERAL COMMUNITY-BUILDING EVENTS THAT SERVE AS SEASONAL TRADITIONS FOR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND NEIGHBORS IN LAKEWOOD. MOST OF THESE EVENTS ARE FREE TO ATTEND AND FUN FOR ALL WHO JOIN, WHETHER THAT BE LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS OR VISITORS FROM THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA, NORTHEAST OHIO, OR BEYOND 1. FRONT PORCH CONCERT SERIES 2023 FRIDAYS IN JUNE & JULY AN OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES THAT TAKES PLACE ON THE FRONT STEPS OF THE LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY AND AT MADISON PARK PAVILION, THE SHOWS TAKE PLACE EVERY FRIDAY EVENING IN JUNE & JULY. 2. LAKEWOOD SUMMER MELTDOWN JUNE 15, 2023 THE BIGGEST BLOCK PARTY IN LAKEWOOD, THE LAKEWOOD SUMMER MELTDOWN IS OUR ANNUAL RACE AND STREET FEST, COMPLETE WITH A 5K RACE, 1 MILE FAMILY FUN WALK & RUN, BEER GARDEN, WATER MOOSE, FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS, ACTIVITIES, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, AND MORE 3. SPOOKY POOCH PARADE OCTOBER 14, 2023 OUR BELOVED DOG COSTUME CONTEST HAS CANINES AND THEIR TRUSTY OWNERS PARADING THE STREETS SURROUNDING MADISON PARK, DRESSED TO THE NINES. WITH VENDORS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ACTIVITIES IT IS A PET AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT THAT PEOPLE LOOK FORWARD TO EVERY OCTOBER. 4. LAKEWOOD CHOCOLATE WALK OCTOBER 26, 2023 A FUN SPIN ON TRICK-OR-TREATING, BUT FOR THE 21+ CROWD. PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOWNTOWN LAKEWOOD BUSINESS ALLIANCE, THE LAKEWOOD CHOCOLATE WALK PROVIDES ATTENDEES WITH MORE THAN 20 SWEET STOPS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN WHERE THEY CAN COLLECT CHOCOLATE-THEMED TREATS, INTERACT WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND ENJOY A NIGHT ON THE TOWN. 5. LIGHT UP LAKEWOOD DECEMBER 2, 2023 'TIS THE SEASON IS A STATEMENT THAT RINGS TRUE EVERY YEAR AT LIGHT UP LAKEWOOD. THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS KICKED OFF AT THIS EVENT EACH YEAR, WITH A PARADE, STREET FESTIVAL, TREE LIGHTING, AND FIREWORKS SHOW 6. LOVING LAKEWOOD: GREATEST HITS FEBRUARY 24, 2024 LOVING LAKEWOOD IS OUR THEMED ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA. THIS YEAR WE TURNED UP THE VOLUME ON OUR GREATEST HITS TO CELEBRATE OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY. 7. BIRDTOWN PICNIC JUNE 8, 2024 BIRDTOWN PICNIC TAKES PLACE IN LATE SPRING EVERY YEAR TO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY, PROVIDE A FREE MEAL TO THOSE IN NEED, CONNECT OUR NEIGHBORS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND BRING FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES TO THE BIRDTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FORM 990 IS THEN ELECTRONICALLY DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ADVANCE OF FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C EACH YEAR, THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE POLICY MAKES CLEAR THAT ALL DECISIONS OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE MADE SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF A DESIRE TO PROMOTE THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PUBLIC GOOD. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT REQUESTS BOARD MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY TO THE BEST OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE AFFILIATIONS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY BE POTENTIALLY RELATED TO THE FINANCIALS OR OTHER SUBSTANTIVE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEY ARE ALSO ASKED TO IDENTIFY CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING EITHER THEMSELVES, OR A MEMBER OF THEIR EXTENDED FAMILY, THAT MAY BE CONSTRUED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AT THE STAFF LEVEL, THE ORGANIZATION'S PERSONNEL ALSO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHEN CONSIDERING THE ENGAGEMENT OF A NEW VENDOR. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, APPROPRIATE STEPS ARE TAKEN TO BOTH ASSESS THE NATURE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND, SUBSEQUENTLY, TO ENSURE THAT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT IS MITIGATED. SUCH MITIGATION IS MANAGED AND THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE CONFLICTS POLICY ARE UPHELD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND COMPARED TO OTHER AREA MISSION-COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. COMPENSATION FOR STAFF WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION IS SET BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND IN RELATION TO OTHER AREA MISSION-COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. THIS COMPENSATION IS A COMPONENT OF THE BUDGET, WHICH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ALSO BY THE BOARD AS A WHOLE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 1023, FORM 990 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990, WITHOUT SCHEDULE B) CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON SEVERAL PUBLICLY-ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES.