THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION
Cleveland, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
34-0714588
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Cleveland, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
34-0714588
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Cleveland Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With total grants paid amounting to $184.2 million in 2024 and a network of 2,222 grantees, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ALL RESIDENTS OF GREATER CLEVELAND, NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME, BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH OUR DONORS TO BUILD COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT, ADDRESS NEEDS THROUGH GRANTMAKING, AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP ON KEY COMMUNITY ISSUES.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
$71M
5%
SAY YES CLEVELAND SCHOLARSHIP INC
$68.5M
5%
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM INC
$35M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1K
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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 Ohio, New York, and California. 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 $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION awarded about 1,020 grants, totaling nearly $184.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2,220 grantees. Recent grantees include CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, SAY YES CLEVELAND SCHOLARSHIP INC, and UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM INC. 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.