THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP
AI Summary
THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with website WWW.THECAFE.ORG that reported $4.3M in total grants paid across 10 grantees in filing year 2023. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CAFE GROUP REMAINS STEADFAST IN ITS MISSION TO TRANSFORM PHILANTHROPY AND ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY THROUGH LOVE-CENTERED, SYSTEMIC CHANGE. THROUGH SIGNATURE INITIATIVES LIKE THE 1954 PROJECT AND THE LEAD INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, WE CULTIVATE TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERS, UNLOCK NEW RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS, AND CHAMPION EQUITY-CENTERED PRACTICES THAT CREATE LASTING IMPACT.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BEYOND 12 EDUCATION INC
OAKLAND, CA
$1.1M
7%
Kingmakers of Oakland
Oakland, CA
$1.1M
7%
MARCY LAB INC
Brooklyn, NY
$1M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$1M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 28 grantees
- 12 board & team members
- 4 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP?
No. THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP give?
THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and New York. 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 AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP make each year?
In 2023, THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $4.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP fund recently?
In 2024, THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include BEYOND 12 EDUCATION INC, Kingmakers of Oakland, and MARCY LAB INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP?
THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.