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The Cleveland Foundation (OH)
Established in 1914, the Cleveland Foundation is the world's first community foundation and the nation's third-largest today.
The foundation improves the lives of Greater Clevelanders now and for generations to come by building community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership on vital issues.
Web Address
www.clevelandfoundation.org/
Social Media Links
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Twitter - @clevefoundation
Facebook - www.facebook.com/clevelandfoundation
The foundation improves the lives of Greater Clevelanders now and for generations to come by building community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership on vital issues.
Web Address
www.clevelandfoundation.org/
Social Media Links
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/clevelandfoundation
Flickr - www.flickr.com/photos/clevelandfoundation
Twitter - @clevefoundation
Facebook - www.facebook.com/clevelandfoundation
Assets and Giving for Cleveland Foundation
Assets
2019 - 2,266,165,971
2018 - 2,008,984,578
2017 - 2,118,894,711
2019 - 2,266,165,971
2018 - 2,008,984,578
2017 - 2,118,894,711
Domestic Grants
2019 - 154,174,992
2018 - 98,857,711
2019 - 154,174,992
2018 - 98,857,711
Recent News from Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland Foundation Awards $13.8 Million in March Grants
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation has announced March grants totaling $13.8 million to nonprofit organizations in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. The grants, which increased the foundation's grantmaking...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation has announced March grants totaling $13.8 million to nonprofit organizations in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. The grants, which increased the foundation's grantmaking...more
Cleveland Foundation gives $13.8 million to fund summer jobs and job training
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
$666,670 grant to NewBridge to expand its offering of free community-based arts education programming for at-risk youth and workforce training for adults, both at no cost. The expanded offerings will...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
$666,670 grant to NewBridge to expand its offering of free community-based arts education programming for at-risk youth and workforce training for adults, both at no cost. The expanded offerings will...more
Cleveland Foundation awards $22.2 million in Q1 grants
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
"As a community foundation, our most important work is to help Greater Cleveland residents have access to opportunities that can enhance their quality of life," said India Pierce Lee,...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
"As a community foundation, our most important work is to help Greater Cleveland residents have access to opportunities that can enhance their quality of life," said India Pierce Lee,...more
Universities Partner to Foster IoT Development in Cleveland
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
Shilpa Kedar (Cleveland Foundation): In October 2015, the Cleveland Foundation hired Leon Wilson as its first chief technology and information officer to develop a digital strategy that would guide...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
Shilpa Kedar (Cleveland Foundation): In October 2015, the Cleveland Foundation hired Leon Wilson as its first chief technology and information officer to develop a digital strategy that would guide...more
Cleveland Foundation announces $13.8 million in March grants
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors today approved $13.8 million in grants for the month of March. Supporting residents in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties, the foundation has...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors today approved $13.8 million in grants for the month of March. Supporting residents in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties, the foundation has...more
Simplify giving, create your legacy
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
As mentioned above, a donor advised fund may also be a valuable tool in creating a philanthropic estate plan. ... Some donor advised fund programs offer the option to name successor advisers for the...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
As mentioned above, a donor advised fund may also be a valuable tool in creating a philanthropic estate plan. ... Some donor advised fund programs offer the option to name successor advisers for the...more
February Grant Highlights
Foundation: AARP Foundation, Cleveland Foundation
We're excited to announce $5 million in February grants to organizations serving Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga County residents. Many of our February grants provide support for workforce development...more
Foundation: AARP Foundation, Cleveland Foundation
We're excited to announce $5 million in February grants to organizations serving Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga County residents. Many of our February grants provide support for workforce development...more
JumpStart drives Cleveland's innovation economy to new heights
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
A group called Cleveland Tomorrow — now known as the Greater Cleveland Partnership — got together with the Cleveland Foundation and a handful of other philanthropic entities to talk about how...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
A group called Cleveland Tomorrow — now known as the Greater Cleveland Partnership — got together with the Cleveland Foundation and a handful of other philanthropic entities to talk about how...more
Cleveland Foundation opens scholarship applications
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation is accepting scholarship applications through March 15 for the 2018–19 school year. Most scholarships are designed for matriculating high school seniors who will attend...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation is accepting scholarship applications through March 15 for the 2018–19 school year. Most scholarships are designed for matriculating high school seniors who will attend...more
Fifth African-American Philanthropy Summit Returning To Cleveland
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
CLEVELAND, OH - From The Cleveland Foundation: The fifth biennial African-American Philanthropy Summit and luncheon, presented by the African-American Philanthropy Committee of the Cleveland...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
CLEVELAND, OH - From The Cleveland Foundation: The fifth biennial African-American Philanthropy Summit and luncheon, presented by the African-American Philanthropy Committee of the Cleveland...more
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