Nandipha Mntambo is a scientist, an artist and a thoughtful commentator on the cross-cultural manifestation of our entwined human and animal natures. Beginning with an early interest in pathology and forensics, she migrated into the arts to explore more deeply the intersection of that which attracts or repulses us about our bodies.
She...
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re reflecting on the important role faith-based organizations play in the communities around them. Often, religious leaders and their congregations are vanguards in grassroots efforts to protect basic human dignity and support the neediest among us. Dr. King’s work exemplifies this ethos and the...
Sally Gries elected Chairperson of the Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors
Kathleen Ferry and Rev. Dr. Robin E. Hedgeman appointed as new board members
Release Date: 4.8.2019
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation today announced the election of a new chairperson and the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. A...
MidTown Collaboration Center
Located in the historic Hough neighborhood, a place where partnership and innovation center around place and community
Positioned to bridge Cleveland’s thriving downtown business center with its University Circle academic hub, the project is halfway between two of Cleveland’s most important...
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The Cleveland Foundation will work closely with you to tailor solutions for your clients that meet their charitable giving needs, offer the maximum charitable tax deductions, and provide many ways to incorporate charitable giving into their estate plans. Here are examples of how we...
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We believe Greater Cleveland residents of all ages and backgrounds should have access to equitable opportunities, comprehensive programming and holistic support systems that maximize their potential in school, work and life. The foundation works closely with partners on large-scale long-term projects, including...
Nonprofit organizations across Greater Cleveland are working hard, day in and day out, to serve our community across nearly every field and area of interest. What they have in common is a need for the financial resources and stability that allow them to focus on their mission and make their greatest possible impact. Through our...
“What keeps me up at night is the opportunity to start shaping and reimagining our approach and the role we all play in driving change,” said Valeisha Butterfield Jones, as she addressed nearly 200 participants in the first-ever, all-virtual African American Philanthropy Summit on May 30. "2020 Vision: Disrupting the Cultural...
When a family is evicted from their home, the consequences are often devastating. Housing instability is associated with worse outcomes in mental and physical health, education and future earnings. Evictions strengthen the cycle of poverty, predominately affecting families who already spend most of their limited income on housing and...
Over the past few months, the community responsive team has held another series of dialogues with nonprofit agencies in branches of the Cleveland library system.
We have had the privilege of meeting with over 130 individuals representing the many sectors of the nonprofit community. During these sessions, we gave an overview of...