African American Philanthropy Committee

Preserving Wealth, Honoring Legacies & Raising Awareness The Cleveland Foundation’s African American Philanthropy Committee (AAPC) was created in 1993 to promote awareness and education about the benefits of wealth and community preservation through philanthropy. Awareness led to stewardship in 2010, when the Committee established...

Cleveland Foundation unveils dynamic downtown panorama as part of #ClevelandYearbook

Cleveland Foundation unveils dynamic downtown panorama as part of #ClevelandYearbook; launches text-to-give capability RELEASE DATE: 12.01.2015CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation is marking #GivingTuesday with a twist by unveiling a “gift” Greater Clevelanders can enjoy: a dynamic, 360-degree skyline photo of the downtown area...

Lake & Geauga Counties

For the past 25 years, the Cleveland Foundation has worked with our donors to enhance the lives of residents in Lake and Geauga Counties, providing more than $32.8 million in grants. At the December 18, 2015, meeting of the Cleveland Foundation board of directors, the board reiterated our commitment to Lake and Geauga Counties by...

Apply Now for Census Outreach Grants

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a headcount of everyone living in our country. This information paints the picture of our nation and influences important decisions such as congressional representation and the distribution of federal funding. With the lowest response rate of large cities, only 46.9% of Cleveland households...

Summer of Purpose: Darrin Redus

In early June, facilitators of the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), along with AmeriCorps HPAC leaders, volunteered to bring SOLE [Self Organized Learning Environments] to the Cleveland Public Library system for their Staff Development Day. In all, over 500 staff members participated in these SOLE sessions that allowed...

Discussing philanthropic equity at the 2022 African American Philanthropy Summit

Hundreds of change-makers gathered to discuss philanthropic equity and creating impact in communities at the 2022 Cleveland Foundation African American Philanthropy Summit on April 30. Attendees had the opportunity to network and dive into deep conversations around pressing topics in philanthropy at breakout sessions throughout the day...

Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund launched, advisory board set 

Neighborhood Safety Fund Request for Proposals Neighborhood Safety Fund Grant Making FAQs Make a donation to the Neighborhood Safety Fund     Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund launched, advisory board set First of its kind $10 million donor-advised fund will support evidence-based interventions Release Date...

Esperanza Inc. promotes digital inclusivity in Clark-Fulton

Esperanza Inc. Executive Director Victor Ruiz “Having access is a must-have in assuring success in navigating the world,” says Victor Ruiz, executive director of Esperanza Inc. For 40 years, Esperanza has worked as the only Hispanic-serving community nonprofit organization primarily focused on the advancement of academic and...