Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cleveland

What Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cleveland does

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is a 501(c)(3) Episcopal cathedral located in Cleveland, Ohio, serving as the cathedral church for the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio. The congregation was founded in 1816 and the current Gothic Revival cathedral building was consecrated in 1907, housing notable stained glass and artwork. The organization operates as a religious institution with 41 employees and an endowment of approximately $24 million.

The cathedral generates revenue through a diversified nonprofit model: individual donations and tithes, planned giving and bequests, endowment draw, facility rental of Trinity Commons (café, gallery, event spaces), and an active $10 million capital campaign titled "Honoring Our Legacy, Growing in Love." A separately incorporated 501(c)(3) subsidiary, Music & Art at Trinity, produces concerts, art exhibitions, and educational programming as a discrete revenue and program line. Digital infrastructure supports livestreamed worship services and online giving.

Beyond worship and music, Trinity operates an extensive community outreach portfolio: A Place at the Table, a community meal program running since 1983 in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank; an Urban Farm supporting local food production; in-school and after-school programming at Marion-Sterling School in partnership with Cleveland Metropolitan School District; refugee resettlement support with Global Cleveland; and university partnerships including Cleveland State University. The cathedral functions simultaneously as a parish, a regional ecclesiastical seat, a cultural venue, and a community-service nonprofit anchored in central Cleveland.

Name

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cleveland

Legal name

Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church

Website

https://trinitycleveland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1816

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is a 501(c)(3) Episcopal cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio, founded 1816, serving as the seat of the Diocese of Ohio. It operates worship, music and arts programming, community outreach (meals, urban farm, school partnerships), and a Trinity Commons event-space business, funded by donations, an approximately $24M endowment, and a $10M capital campaign.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Episcopal Cathedral

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Episcopal worship services
• Liturgical music programs
• Religious education
• Community outreach ministry
• Historic cathedral parish

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Tithes: Voluntary contributions from congregation members and visitors made during services, online, by text, or by mail. Represents the primary ongoing revenue stream for cathedral operations and ministries.
2. Capital Campaign: Major fundraising initiative for specific projects including Cathedral Hall renovation, stained glass restoration, and endowment growth. Current campaign 'Honoring Our Legacy, Growing in Love' seeks $10 million.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy gift commitments and bequests that provide long-term financial support to the cathedral's endowment.
4. Space Rental: Rental of Trinity Commons and cathedral spaces to community groups, nonprofits, and organizations for events and programs.
5. Endowment Income: Investment returns from Trinity's endowment (approximately $24 million) used to support ongoing ministry and operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cleveland is a historic Episcopal cathedral that delivers weekly worship services, choral and organ music programs, Christian formation/education, pastoral care, and community outreach ministries (including a Cathedral Urban Farm). It also rents its sanctuary and event spaces for concerts, recitals, weddings, and community gatherings, serving parishioners, visitors, and the greater Cleveland community.

Product overview

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cleveland offers a diverse portfolio of worship, educational, and community service programs. Core offerings include weekly worship services (Early Eucharist, Holy Eucharist, Choral Evensong, Healing Eucharist), the acclaimed Music & Art program featuring the Brownbag concert series since 1978 and Trinity Cathedral Choir, and outreach initiatives including A Place at the Table meal ministry (since 1983), the Urban Farm producing 2,500-3,500 pounds annually, and Marion-Sterling School partnership. Additional offerings include docent-led architecture tours, the Chartres-style labyrinth walking program, Cathedral Circles small groups, Campus Ministries with Cleveland State University, and rental of Trinity Commons event space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday and weekly Episcopal worship services Regular liturgical worship services following Episcopal Church customs, including Holy Eucharist, Morning Prayer, and seasonal liturgies, offered to parishioners, visitors, and the general public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Never missed serving a Sunday lunch in over 40 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrinity is a founding member of GCC, a nonpartisan community organization uniting people across race, class, religion, and geography to strengthen neighborhoods. Through GCC, Trinity joins 30+ area faith communities in actions on criminal justice reform, healthcare equity, voting rights, and gun safety. Trinity's Neighborhood Partnerships Mission Team works closely with the Central Neighborhood organizer.
• Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPF was founded in the 1930s to be faithful peacemakers engaged in social justice advocacy. Trinity members participate actively in the Diocesan chapter, addressing issues including human trafficking, war, and the death penalty through education and advocacy.
• Whitney Stained Glass StudiosupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered with Trinity for multi-phase restoration of historic stained glass windows, including 19th-century treasures and rare medieval panels. The studio carefully cleans, stabilizes, and repairs these sacred windows to preserve their beauty and protect them from Northeast Ohio weather.
• Marous Brothers ConstructionsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Cathedral Hall renovation project, restoring the beloved gathering place while upgrading accessibility, lighting, acoustics, climate control, and gathering spaces, along with a new kitchen and garden connection.
• Diocese of OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrinity became the cathedral for the Diocese of Ohio in 1890 when offered to Bishop William A. Leonard. The cathedral serves as the spiritual center for the Diocese while maintaining its parish role.
• The Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrinity is part of The Episcopal Church denomination, following Anglican tradition and Book of Common Prayer liturgy.
• The Friendly Inn SettlementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban Farm produce is donated directly to The Friendly Inn Settlement's free food pantry program in the Central neighborhood, creating a true farm-to-table initiative serving those in need.
• Cleveland State UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrinity coordinates with CSU students, staff, and faculty for food-insecure student support through the student pantry, LGBTQ+ mentorship, vigils, and space use for student groups including Jummah Prayer and United Protestant Campus Ministries (UPCaM).
• Music and Art at Trinity, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501(c)(3) arts organization that produces free BrownBag concerts, seasonal evening concerts, and collaborative programs at Trinity Cathedral. Sponsors the Brownbag concert series begun in 1978, the longest-running free concert series in Greater Cleveland.
• Cuyahoga Arts and CulturesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides financial support for Music and Art at Trinity's concert programs, helping make free cultural programming accessible to the Greater Cleveland community.
• Ohio Arts CouncilsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides grant funding supporting Trinity's seasonal concerts and cultural programming.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Riverside Church: An interdenominational church in upper Manhattan known for progressive social justice work, music programming, and community outreach. Comparable in mission emphasis on justice, arts, and community engagement in an urban setting.
• Old South Church: A historic United Church of Christ congregation in Boston with significant music programming, social justice work, and urban community engagement. Comparable in heritage architecture, progressive social mission, and cultural programming.
• Fourth Presbyterian Church: A large Presbyterian church on Chicago's Michigan Avenue with extensive music programming, arts programming, and community outreach including food and shelter ministries. Comparable in urban location, historic architecture, and breadth of cultural and community programming.
• Washington National Cathedral: The Episcopal cathedral in Washington, D.C., also serving dual parish-diocesan roles with extensive Gothic architecture, stained glass heritage, music programs, and community outreach. Directly comparable as a major Episcopal cathedral with cultural and civic significance beyond its parish function.
• Trinity Church Wall Street: An Episcopal parish and historic church in lower Manhattan with a substantial endowment, extensive music programming, real estate holdings, and community outreach. It is the most direct operational and naming peer to Trinity Cleveland, sharing the Episcopal identity, cultural programming emphasis, and financial scale typical of large historic urban Episcopal congregations.
• Cathedral of St. John the Divine: The Episcopal cathedral in New York City, known for its Gothic architecture, social justice programming, music series, and community partnerships. Highly comparable in mission emphasis on justice, arts programming, and urban community engagement.
• Grace Cathedral: An Episcopal cathedral in San Francisco with prominent social justice work, labyrinth program, music series, and urban community outreach. Directly comparable as a progressive Episcopal cathedral with contemplative programming (labyrinth) and civic engagement.
• Christ Church Cathedral (Cincinnati): An Episcopal cathedral in Cincinnati serving as the seat of the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Directly comparable as a regional Episcopal cathedral with similar parish-diocesan dual role and Midwest urban setting.
• Plymouth Church (Brooklyn): A historic congregational church in Brooklyn Heights with significant social justice heritage and community programming. Comparable as a historic urban congregation with progressive community engagement.

Others

• Cuyahoga Valley National Park (for tourism/heritage comparison): A major regional heritage and tourism asset in Northeast Ohio. Listed as a thematic peer because Trinity competes for cultural tourism attention and visitor engagement in the same regional market, including docent-led tours and event programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@trinitycleveland
• Facebookfacebook.com/trinitycleve
• Instagraminstagram.com/trinitycleve
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trinity-episcopal-cathedral-cleveland

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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