JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CLEVELAND INC
Mission Statement
The Junior League of Cleveland- a diverse group of ~300 women in the Cleveland area that are dedicated to supporting our community through volunteer efforts, financial assistance, and education and training. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, the JLC’s purpose is exclusively charitable and educational. Our primary focus is public health in Cleveland. This includes the elimination of health disparities, the creation of healthy physical and economic environments for residents, advocacy for relevant policy changes, and more. The JLC supports numerous local charitable organizations which address public health concerns and needs within the Cleveland community, such as the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the American Red Cross, the Cleveland Ronald McDonald House, MedWish, Cuyahoga Jobs & Family Services, Women’s Recovery Center, Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank, the Journey Center, Trinity Lutheran Church’s Giving Fence, Department of Child and Family Services, and Bessie’s Angels.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
12.2% | 84.4% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
87.8% | 12.7% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 8.3% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
129.8 mo | 11.1 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
2.3% | 2.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
47.5% | 91.6% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
22.2% | 4.2% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
3.1% | 8.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
29.2% | 2.7% |
P10P90
|
Impact
3 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our scholarship supports nontraditional female students' post-secondary education goals. | 65 | $325,000.00 | — | Lifetime |
| We support numerous local charities addressing public health concerns and needs in Cleveland. | 8 | $2,000.00 | — | Per Year |
| Our scholarship supports nontraditional female students' post-secondary education goals. | 5 | $5,000.00 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $332K | $235K | $2.5M | 12.2% | 1 |
| 2024 | $272K | $228K | $2.4M | 9.4% | 1 |
| 2023 | $163K | $294K | $2.1M | 16.0% | 1 |
| 2022 | $387K | $290K | $2.3M | 18.9% | 1 |
| 2021 | $278K | $232K | N/A | — | 1 |
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