Lake & Geauga Counties

For the past 25 years, the Cleveland Foundation has worked with our donors to enhance the lives of residents in Lake and Geauga Counties, providing more than $32.8 million in grants. At the December 18, 2015, meeting of the Cleveland Foundation board of directors, the board reiterated our commitment to Lake and Geauga Counties by...

Lillian Kuri named president & CEO by the Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors

Lillian Kuri named president & CEO by the Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors Current executive vice president and chief operating officer will take over the reins Aug. 1 Release Date: 5.1.2023 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors today announced that Lillian Kuri has been unanimously elected as the...

Greater Cleveland Celebrates Black History Month 2022

By Sinegugu Gasa, Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellow for Community Narrative and Engagement   Why do we celebrate Black History Month? Did you know that each year, Black History Month focuses on a particular theme to accompany the month-long reflections and celebrations of our nation’s history? This  year’s theme is...

#BlackFuturesFundCLE: Mentoring A New Generation of Clevelanders

By Cameron Aloway, Cleveland Foundation Marketing & Communications Intern Mentors play an integral role in guiding new generations. In particular, for youth of color, the relationship mentors share with mentees is especially impactful when leading their development and helping them creatively express themselves. Presently, a...

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...

African American Philanthropy Committee

Preserving Wealth, Honoring Legacies & Raising Awareness The Cleveland Foundation’s African American Philanthropy Committee (AAPC) was created in 1993 to promote awareness and education about the benefits of wealth and community preservation through philanthropy. Awareness led to stewardship in 2010, when the Committee established...