The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
Cleveland, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-1284344
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Cleveland, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-1284344
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
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The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that actively supports various causes through its grantmaking efforts, having distributed a total of $6.4 million to 296 grantees in 2023. The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Ohio, Indiana, and Washington, D.C., and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section on the foundation's website to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
$2.3M
11%
FRIENDS OF BREAKTHROUGH
$1.5M
7%

FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC
$561.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
205
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation?
Yes. The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation give?
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Indiana, and District Of Columbia. 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-Cliffs Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation make each year?
In 2023, The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation awarded about 210 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION, FRIENDS OF BREAKTHROUGH, and FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation’s website.
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