Adoption Network Cleveland

Cleveland, OH · Founded 1988

Надає підтримку, освіту та адвокацію для всіх, кого торкнулося усиновлення, опіка та фостерна опіка в Огайо

Primary audience
Adoptees and Families
Work area
Support Services
Topic
Adoption and Foster Care
Website Contact

About Organization

Adoption Network Cleveland connects and empowers individuals, organizations, and communities impacted by adoption, kinship, and foster care. Based in Cleveland, OH, the organization serves adoptees, birth parents, adoptive families, foster youth, and professionals through peer support, education, and advocacy programs. Operating since 1988 with 13 employees and 110 volunteers, it reported $920,000 in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Adoption Support

Comprehensive services for adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families including peer support, search assistance, and healing resources

Foster Care Advocacy

Programs for youth in foster care, foster parents, and aged-out youth promoting empowerment and system reform

Professional Education

Training and best practice development for adoption and foster care professionals, promoting ethical standards and progressive policies

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$920K

+44.6% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$1.0M

+13.6% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$2.5M

+5.6% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

13

+18.2% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $919,985 $1,020,974 $2,516,295 13
2022 $636,288 $898,773 $2,382,064 11
2021 $830,975 $834,604 $2,423,768 15
2020 $913,229 $844,861 $2,654,369 12
2019 $960,629 $848,410 $2,333,935 20
2018 $921,483 $1,025,292 $2,147,032 19
2017 $1,121,143 $905,896 $2,203,221 17

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Safe Space Creation

    Provide safe environments for adoptees, birth parents, foster families, and youth to pursue personal empowerment

  • 02

    Peer Support Delivery

    Facilitate support groups and educational opportunities for those touched by adoption and foster care

  • 03

    Advocacy and Partnership

    Convene public-private partnerships and develop best practices for adoption policy and system reform

  • 04

    Community Awareness

    Promote public understanding and social change regarding adoption, kinship, and foster care issues

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Adoption Network Cleveland

Peer Support Groups

Facilitated support groups for adoptees, birth parents, adoptive families, foster parents, and siblings impacted by adoption and foster care

Education and Training

Professional development and educational programs for families and practitioners serving the adoption and foster care community

Advocacy and Policy

Development and promotion of best practices in adoption law, policy, and practice through public-private partnerships

Family Ties Program

Specialized programming for families and youth in foster care, kinship, and adoptive placements seeking connection and empowerment

Search and Reunion

Support services for individuals seeking birth family connections or navigating DNA surprises and donor-conceived relationships

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Adoption Network Cleveland.

Betsie Norris

Betsie Norris

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $87,184
Ty Cliffel

Ty Cliffel

Director of Programs
Amanda Ferry

Amanda Ferry

AABPD Intern
Lonelle Harris

Lonelle Harris

Kinship and Adoption Navigator
Patricia Hughes

Patricia Hughes

Development Coordinator
Julius Jackson

Julius Jackson

Training & Volunteer Coordinator
Alyssa Lombardo

Alyssa Lombardo

Kinship and Adoption Navigator
Sharon Messam

Sharon Messam

Kinship & Adoption Navigator
Janelle Poskocil

Janelle Poskocil

Program Coordinator, Family & Youth
Abby Shaw

Abby Shaw

Program Coordinator, AABPD
Tammy Gibson Willet

Tammy Gibson Willet

Director of Operations
Sarah Wolf

Sarah Wolf

Director of Development & Communications
EL

Eamon Larkin

1St Vice Cha
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1988

Organization Founded

1988

Adoption Network Cleveland established to serve the adoption and foster care community in Ohio

1991

IRS Recognition Granted

1991

Received federal tax-exempt status as 501(c)(3) organization from the Internal Revenue Service

2017

Peak Revenue Year

2017

Achieved highest annual revenue of $1.1 million with 17 staff members serving the community

2023

Endowment Growth

2023

Maintained strong financial position with $2.5 million in total assets including endowment distributions

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AZ
Amy Zlotnik Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AR
Andrea Rubin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Carla Lanier Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CZ
Christine Zanoni Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CG
Corinne Gist Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Dario Miocic Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ES
Edie Sweeterman Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GC
Glenn Cook Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jeffrey Rohrs Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JZ
John Zaranec Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joseph Brennan Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
KD
Kim Dyckes Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kirsten Simonton Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LD
Lindsay Domingo Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Lindsey Huling Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
TH
Tammara Humbert Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TS
Tom Sohlberg Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Tracy Miller Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WP
William Peseski Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$96K

Highest Paid

$96K

Betsie Norris

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Betsie Norris Executive Di $87,184 $8,614 $95,798 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$20 Total Given
Democratic $20 (100%)
1 Contributions
$20 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

1 Individual Donor
Betsie Norris
Betsie Norris 1 contribution • $20 avg
$20

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Betsie Norris with 1 contributions
🎯
Top Recipient HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT — $20

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$131K

Total Forgiven

$132K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

12

Loan Details 1 loan

$130,900
Forgiven
Forgiven: $132,259 100%
Approved Apr 11, 2020
Lender Citizens Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 12
Forgiven On May 6, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$113K Grants Received
3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
TC
The Cleveland Foundation
$93K
BV
Business Volunteers Unlimited
$10K
HF
Higley Fund Of The Cleveland Foundation
$10K
The Cleveland Foundation Business Volunteers Unlimited Higley Fund Of The Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation Business Volunteers Unlimited Higley Fund Of The Cleveland Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Adoption Network Cleveland

Phone

(216) 325-1000

Social

Visit Website
2592 W 14th Street Cleveland, OH 44113