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...

Apply for a Grant

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...

Fred Talks

Learn. Engage. Champion. Fred Talks build on Cleveland Foundation founder Frederick Harris Goff's legacy of innovative thinking by inviting community members to learn, engage with one another, and champion new ideas in conversations with local and national thought leaders. Each free event features a thought-provoking conversation...

Investment Options for Funds

Choose the Best Investment Option The investment funds of the Cleveland Foundation are guided by an Investment Committee, which is comprised of directors and external volunteers who are knowledgeable in investment and financial matters. The Investment Committee is advised by an independent consultant who, along with staff, assists in...

Planned Giving

Provide for the Community in the Future The Cleveland Foundation offers many planned giving options. A planned gift is a charitable donation provided for during your lifetime but not available to the Cleveland Foundation until sometime in the future. Following are descriptions of the various types of planned gifts for you to...

Impact Investing

The Cleveland Foundation is the world’s first community foundation — and one of the largest nationally — with nearly $3 billion in assets and annual grants of more than $120 million made in partnership with our donors since 2020. In addition to our grantmaking, the Cleveland Foundation is a national leader in impact investing, with...