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Seven things you should know about QCDs
October 23, 2025 | Stories
If you’ve been thinking about making a meaningful gift, 2025 may be the perfect time. This year presents a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference—and enjoy added tax advantages—before new laws take effect in 2026.
Organizational Fund Partner Spotlight: Birthing Beautiful Communities
October 13, 2025 | Stories
Two years ago, BBC became an organizational fund partner of the Cleveland Foundation — a commitment that is advancing its bandwidth and provides administrative support, fundraising tools, investment management and networking opportunities.
Organizational Fund Partner Spotlight: Greater Cleveland Food Bank
October 13, 2025 | Stories
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is a critical support system for families across Northeast Ohio who rely on its nutritious meals, food assistance program support and advocacy. Last year, the food bank distributed 54.5 million pounds of food — fresh produce, lean protein, whole grains and pantry staples. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank has an enduring partnership with the Cleveland Foundation.
The Latino Impacto Fund at the Cleveland Foundation Launches First Round of Grantmaking to Support Community and Economic Prosperity
September 25, 2025 | Press Releases
The Latino Impacto Fund at the Cleveland Foundation announced its grantmaking priorities and 2025 application process and timeline. This permanent philanthropic resource is dedicated to leveraging philanthropy to power Greater Cleveland’s Latino community for generations to come. The Latino Impacto Fund is an affinity fund launched with a $3 million endowment at the Cleveland Foundation.
Introducing the 2025-26 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellows
September 16, 2025 | Stories
Launched in 2016, the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship immerses talented, emerging leaders in the work of Cleveland’s public sector, providing them an opportunity to jumpstart a career in public service.
Celebrating Black Philanthropy: Partnering with the Divine Nine
August 27, 2025 | Stories
This August, the Cleveland Foundation celebrated a historic milestone in Black philanthropy. For the first time ever, a U.S. community foundation has established philanthropic partnerships with every local chapter of the Divine Nine—the nation’s historically Black fraternities and sororities that have shaped generations of leadership, service and civic power.
Grantee Spotlight: Birthing Beautiful Communities
August 19, 2025
Birthing Beautiful Communities’ mission is to reduce infant and maternal mortality by providing culturally specific, holistic support to Black mothers and families.
Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards Marks 90 Years of Truth-Telling Through Literature with a Citywide Celebration, Free and Open to the Public
August 05, 2025 | Press Releases
The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards (AWBA), the only national juried prize for literature that addresses racism and diversity, proudly marks its 90th anniversary with a citywide celebration September 19–20, 2025.
Second Quarter Grantmaking Supports Immediate Community Needs and Long-Term Impact
July 29, 2025 | Stories
The Cleveland Foundation invested than $15 million in grants awarded to more than 120 nonprofit organizations in the second quarter of 2025.
Supporting a Strong Talent Pipeline to Grow Our Region
July 29, 2025 | Stories
