Closed
This organization closed in 2015. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Cleveland Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in grantmaking primarily through invitation-only relationships, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2015, the foundation distributed a total of $50,000 across four grantees. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ RESTORATION SOCIETY INC
$100K
59%
LOUISIANA MUSEUM FOUNDATION
$25K
15%
OFFBEAT MUSIC & CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION
$25K
15%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION?
No. THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION give?
THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2015, THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $50 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2015, THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW ORLEANS JAZZ RESTORATION SOCIETY INC, LOUISIANA MUSEUM FOUNDATION, and OFFBEAT MUSIC & CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION?
THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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