Boyd Family Scholarship Fund

Purpose: To advance education by providing scholarship support for African-American graduating seniors of Glenville High School. About the Fund: The Boyd Family Scholarship is being established by the children of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Boyd to continue their parents' legacy of faith, education, and working and giving.  About Clarence...

Education

Give to Public-Education We believe every child in Greater Cleveland should have access to a high-quality education that prepares them to be independent thinkers, engaged citizens and successful adults. With our partners and donors, we are focused on ensuring that all students have access to quality education, from early childhood on...

How We Invest Your Gifts

The investment funds of the Cleveland Foundation are guided by an Investment Committee, which is comprised of directors and external volunteers who are knowledgeable in investment and financial matters. The Investment Committee is advised by an independent consultant who, along with staff, assists in setting the investment policies and...

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...

Foundations for Philanthropy: Mia Garcia shares her experience

Presented by the Cleveland Foundation’s Center for Philanthropy, Foundations for Philanthropy is an interactive cohort experience designed to launch emerging leaders into lifelong charitable giving. Supporting a pipeline of diverse, rising philanthropists, the program shares the critical skills and strategies necessary to leverage time...

Public Service Fellowship Host Organizations

Information for Host Organization Applicants   Host Site applications for the 2025-26 Public Service Fellowship Program will close on Friday, February 7, 2025. Through a competitive application and interview process, recent college graduates are selected from across the country to participate in the Cleveland Foundation Public Service...

Cleveland Black Futures Fund provides hope for tomorrow

By Briana Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow There is no time like the present. If anything, 2020 has taught us nothing is more important than living in the now. Focusing on today while planning for tomorrow can prove challenging, but since 2020 is doling out lessons left and right, it’s also...