Answering Your Questions
Expand AllWho can apply for a scholarship offered through the Cleveland Foundation?Please see our "How to Apply" page for all the details. The scholarships have varied and diverse criteria beyond the universal requirements. Visit our Scholarship Listings page where you can click on individual scholarships for...
Everyone wants a seat at the table. Now celebrating its 5th anniversary, Common Ground offers the ability to take a seat – or to set the table for others – and participate in community conversations designed to encourage and foster new connections. Common Ground challenges individuals, organizations and community leaders to build...
The local media landscape of Northeast Ohio reflects the alarming trends faced by newsrooms across the country. With financial and journalistic resources continuing to shrink, the gap between news organizations in Northeast Ohio and the diverse needs of consumers continues to widen, often at the unfortunate expense of residents seeking...
Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship
Timeline
March 19 - April 3* – Semi-Finalist Interviews
April 8 - May 3* – Virtual Finalist Interviews with Host Agencies
Week of April 22 – Fellows Selection Begins
August 1* – Fellowship Begins
*Candidates must be available on these dates
Creating Pathways to Careers...
For the past 25 years, the Cleveland Foundation has worked with our donors to enhance the lives of residents in Lake and Geauga Counties, providing more than $32.8 million in grants. At the December 18, 2015, meeting of the Cleveland Foundation board of directors, the board reiterated our commitment to Lake and Geauga Counties by...
Advisor Toolkit
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Guidelines for Establishing a Fund
Bequest Language
Planned Gifts Comparison ChartCleveland Foundation Fee Structure
Instrument of Transfer for Donor Advised Fund
IRS Tax Status...
An immersive experience for future leaders presented by the Cleveland Foundation Center for Philanthropy
Foundations for Philanthropy is an interactive cohort experience designed to launch emerging leaders into lifelong charitable giving. Supporting a pipeline of diverse, rising philanthropists, the program shares the critical skills...
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Arts Advancement
A vibrant arts and cultural community has long been one of Cleveland’s greatest assets. Together with our partners and donors, we work to ensure Greater Cleveland enjoys abundance, equity and excellence in arts and culture.
Creative Fusion
Since 2008, the Cleveland Foundation has brought more...
Schedule unveiled for Cleveland Book Week 2022, highlighted by the in-person return of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards ceremony at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
87th class of winners will also be featured in Nov. 3 documentary-style production
Release Date: 8.16.2022
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation today announced the...
Launched in the summer of 2021, Assembly for the Arts is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen and support Greater Cleveland’s arts and culture sector with a focus on advocacy, cultural policy, racial equity initiatives, research, marketing that elevates the region, and services for nonprofits, artists, and creative businesses...