The World’s First Community FoundationFrederick H. GoffBanker and lawyer Frederick H. Goff was a “mover and shaker” in Cleveland long before that phrase became part of the American lexicon. Today, the moving and shaking that Goff began with his revolutionary idea have become a benevolent worldwide rumble. And its greatest...
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Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spend 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Heather Eby, who is working with West Creek Conservancy on the "Repurposing Parmadale" capital campaign, as well as...
Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spend 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Grace Chu, who is working with Policy Matters Ohio where she collaborates with members of the research and policy analyst...
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...
By Cameron Aloway, Cleveland Foundation Marketing & Communications Intern
August is Black Philanthropy Month. As we celebrate the power of giving in the Black community, we’re showcasing the work and talent of organizations that received grants from the Cleveland Foundation’s Cleveland Black Futures Fund in its second round of...
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute not only holds itself to a high standard for hospitality and French cuisine, but a momentous goal to solve the problem of re-entry through food. Founded in 2007, the program receives anyone for interviews, without asking about previous criminal offenses or education. After three weeks of...
Cleveland Foundation Announces Senior Leadership Appointments release date: November 10, 2016CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation today announced the promotion of India Pierce Lee to Senior Vice President, Program. Pierce Lee will lead the Cleveland Foundation's grantmaking team, working with the board, staff, and community leaders to...
Cleveland Celebrates Historic Day That Will Change the Lives of Its Children and Alter the City’s Future
CLEVELAND (Jan. 18, 2019) – There’s no more asking “what if?” Today, Cleveland officially became the fourth Say Yes to Education community-wide chapter in the nation, upping the city’s game for thousands of children –...
Cleveland meets Havana: Cleveland Foundation to welcome Cuban artists this spring for Creative Fusion: Cuba EditionCohort of Cuban and Cleveland artists will participate in historic arts and community engagement projects through the foundation’s international artist residency program. release date: 1.5.2017CLEVELAND – The Cleveland...