AI Summary
The Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking with a total of $2.1 million awarded to 133 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Higley Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

PROVIDENCE HOUSE INC
Cleveland, OH
$394K
4%
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland, OH
$370K
4%

JOSEPHS HOME
Cleveland, OH
$357.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
89
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION?
No. HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION give?
HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, 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 HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include PROVIDENCE HOUSE INC, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, and JOSEPHS HOME. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION?
HIGLEY FUND OF THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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