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THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP

THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
85-3906899
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THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
85-3906899

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Est.

2020

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, Illinois, and New York. With a total of $4.3 million in grants paid to 28 grantees in 2023, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities 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.
Total Funding Given

$4.3M

2023
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
11%
Funding by Year
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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
J
Jennifer Wander
Board Member
D
Daniel Anello
Board Member
L
Leslie Anderson
Board Member

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.
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