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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
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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
Community Foundation Update (12/09/17)
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Alaska Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, New York Community Trust, Vermont Community Foundation, Seward Community Foundation
The funds will be used to support relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria and the devastating earthquakes that struck Mexico in September.Since 2024, the Community Foundation of Louisville has...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Alaska Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, New York Community Trust, Vermont Community Foundation, Seward Community Foundation
The funds will be used to support relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria and the devastating earthquakes that struck Mexico in September.Since 2024, the Community Foundation of Louisville has...more
November Grant Highlights
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation gave $200,000 to Starting Point, Northeast Ohio's child care, early education and out-of-school time resource and referral agency.$20,000 went to Project Hope for the...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation gave $200,000 to Starting Point, Northeast Ohio's child care, early education and out-of-school time resource and referral agency.$20,000 went to Project Hope for the...more
Community Foundation Update (12/02/17)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Solano Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Dallas Foundation, Dayton Foundation, San Diego Foundation
California. The San Diego Foundation has announced that its Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation affiliate has awarded $71,821 to Rancho Bernardo nonprofits and schools. Recipients include the YMCA...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Solano Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Dallas Foundation, Dayton Foundation, San Diego Foundation
California. The San Diego Foundation has announced that its Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation affiliate has awarded $71,821 to Rancho Bernardo nonprofits and schools. Recipients include the YMCA...more
Cleveland Museum of Art wins grants to diversify majority white leadership in art museums
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Museum of Art also announced that its $368,400 Ford-Walton grant is being matched by $368,520 from the Cleveland Foundation over two years to fund the Curatorial Arts Mastery Program, a...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Museum of Art also announced that its $368,400 Ford-Walton grant is being matched by $368,520 from the Cleveland Foundation over two years to fund the Curatorial Arts Mastery Program, a...more
A Scholarship for a New Generation
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
As we approach the season of giving, we're highlighting important new initiatives and generous donors who give back to the community with their time, talent, and drive. One unique – and important...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
As we approach the season of giving, we're highlighting important new initiatives and generous donors who give back to the community with their time, talent, and drive. One unique – and important...more
October Grant Highlights
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
We're thrilled to announce $3.7 million in October grants to organizations serving Lake, Geauga and Cuyahoga County residents! Many of our...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
We're thrilled to announce $3.7 million in October grants to organizations serving Lake, Geauga and Cuyahoga County residents! Many of our...more
Cleveland Metroparks completes funding for Red Line Greenway with $500k state grant (photos)
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland Metroparks announced Friday that it has completed funding for the $6 million Red Line Greenway proposed for...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland Metroparks announced Friday that it has completed funding for the $6 million Red Line Greenway proposed for...more
Cleveland State and Cleveland schools receive $1 million grant to expand computer science ...
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland State University and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District have received a $1 million grant from the...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland State University and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District have received a $1 million grant from the...more
Upgraded downtown plaza rededicated, Dorney honored
Foundation: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation
Dorney's $5 million bequest to the Cleveland Foundation led to the creation of the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation in...more
Foundation: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation
Dorney's $5 million bequest to the Cleveland Foundation led to the creation of the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation in...more
Dorney Plaza rededicated
Foundation: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation
Dorney's $5 million bequest to the Cleveland Foundation led to the creation the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation in...more
Foundation: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation
Dorney's $5 million bequest to the Cleveland Foundation led to the creation the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation in...more
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