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UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC

UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC

CLEVELAND, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
34-1366892
Regional Funder
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UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC

CLEVELAND, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
34-1366892
Regional Funder

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Est.

1981

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Ohio, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDE FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MINORITY DISADVANTAGE BUSINESSES.
Total Funding Given

$125.9K

2020
Grantees funded
78
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

18

Median 1st year grant
$6.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.5K
A
Amos Mahsua
Board Member
P
Peter Lawson Jones
Board Member
V
Vicki Dansby
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC?
No. UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC give?
UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. 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 UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $6,100. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC make each year?
In 2020, UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $126 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC fund recently?
In 2023, UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include ELIZA BRYANT VILLAGE, WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY, and MUM FORD INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC?
UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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