Cleveland Generosity at Home and Away

It's no secret that Greater Clevelanders are known for their generosity and hometown pride. Groups like the Cleveland Club of Washington, D.C. – an association Washington D.C. residents who share a keen interest in Cleveland – embody this spirit in their efforts to give back and maintain ties to Northeast Ohio. Earlier this year, we...

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Search Our Grants Archive The foundation allocates money to local nonprofits in two ways. One way is through responsive grantmaking, which means nonprofits apply for funding and we distribute based on greatest need. The other way is through proactive grantmaking, which allows the foundation to make targeted, long-term grants for larger...

Grantmaking FAQs

Answers to Your Questions 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...

Scholarship FAQs

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...

Esperanza Inc. promotes digital inclusivity in Clark-Fulton

Esperanza Inc. Executive Director Victor Ruiz “Having access is a must-have in assuring success in navigating the world,” says Victor Ruiz, executive director of Esperanza Inc. For 40 years, Esperanza has worked as the only Hispanic-serving community nonprofit organization primarily focused on the advancement of academic and...

Academic learning pods help Cleveland students learn remotely

Academic learning pods help Cleveland students learn remotely Coalition of partners including Cleveland Foundation and United Way of Greater Cleveland lead project to safely connect academically vulnerable students with small group, in-person support for virtual learning and tutoring Release Date: 9.14.2020 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland...

COVID and College: A Mismatched Pair

By Maggie McGrath, Executive Director, Higher Education Compact of Greater Cleveland New classes, professors, study groups, meeting new people, dining halls, roommates and dorms… These are some of the things most of us think about when we remember our college experiences. For the high school graduating class of 2020, which enrolled...

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Application process 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...