I came across this map and was floored by the prevalence of fast food restaurants across the United States. At the same time, I think about how (relatively) cheap fast food is, with most fast food restaurants having dollar menu items. The average price of a “meal” is $5.
Now, picture a map of an urbanized area in which every pin...
Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund announces round one recipients
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The Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund was seeded with $10 million in ARPA dollars.
updated DEC. 20, 2023, 11 A.m. EST
About the Fund
The Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund will provide grants for...
Partners announce latest round of Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund grant recipients
Nonprofits should apply by July 9 to be considered for funding in initial phase
Release Date: 6.26.2020
CLEVELAND – The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund coalition announced today the most recent round of grants to support...
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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...
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Expand AllWhat types of programs do you fund? The Cleveland Foundation makes most of its grants to tax-exempt agencies classified as 501(c)(3) organizations (public charities as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. Some grants are also made to government agencies and...
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1. Review our grantmaking guidelines:The Cleveland Foundation is the community foundation serving Greater Cleveland, including Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. It is made up of more than 1,300 funds representing individuals, families, organizations and corporations. Its mission is to enhance the lives of all...
AOL Co-Founder, Author and Philanthropist Steve Case to Headline Cleveland Foundation 2017 Annual Meeting Presented by KeyBank**DUE TO TREMENDOUS PUBLIC INTEREST, TICKETS TO THE 2017 ANNUAL MEETING WERE RESERVED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF AVAILABILITY. TO STAY UP TO DATE, SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.**Release Date...
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...
By Briana Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow
In the year that once was, 2020 threw everything but the kitchen sink at us. Despite all the trials and tribulations, one theme that emerged was collaboration. Whether it was teaming up on Zoom or a socially distanced meeting in the park, working together...
Creativity, Ingenuity, Risk-Taking, and Good Humor
Homer Wadsworth - Executive Director 1974–1983
Homer Wadsworth was executive director of the Cleveland Foundation from 1974 to 1983. He was known as an innovative, visionary, and energetic leader, overseeing the foundation's work not only as a community grantmaker, but also as...