Donor Resources

We at the Cleveland Foundation are immensely appreciative of our donors, for without your continued generosity, we would never be able to address Greater Cleveland’s ongoing needs in a timely or impactful manner. As your personal partner in philanthropy, we understand that individual donors have individual needs, and will work with...

Fellow Friday: Meet the 2021-22 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellows

Launched in 2016, the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship immerses talented, emerging leaders from across the country in the work of Cleveland’s public sector, providing them an opportunity to develop their skills, enhance their networks, and jumpstart a career in public service. With the goals of attracting and retaining...

#CLEvana Continues

As our Creative Fusion: Cuba Edition residency continues, the work of visiting Cuban artists and their local collaborators is leaving its mark on our city. Learn about some of the exciting collaborations that have already taken place, and others still on the horizon:  Verb Ballets x Laura Alonso Earlier this spring, Cuban ballet legend...

October Grant Highlights

We're pleased to announce the Cleveland Foundation board of directors has approved $3.7 million in October grants, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Check out highlights from our October grantmaking, which focus on themes of community health, arts and culture, and support for populations with disabilities and special...

July Grant Highlights

We’re thrilled to announce $8.6 million in July grants to organizations serving Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga County residents!Many of our grants this month support three of the foundation’s priority areas of impact: health & human services, the arts and neighborhood revitalization.Health & Human Services$20,000 to the Center...

Lillian Kuri named president & CEO by the Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors

Lillian Kuri named president & CEO by the Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors Current executive vice president and chief operating officer will take over the reins Aug. 1 Release Date: 5.1.2023 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors today announced that Lillian Kuri has been unanimously elected as the...

Internship Exceeds Student’s Expectations

We are now accepting host site applications for the 2013 Cleveland Foundation summer intern program. The deadline to apply to be a host site is Nov. 30.  Get more information here. To give you an idea of what the internship program is about, we are reposting past interns’ reflections on their experiences.  Today, we go back to August...

#SummerOfPurpose: Meet the 2017 Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns!

We call it a "Summer of Purpose." Since 1999, the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program has provided undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates an opportunity to work in Cleveland-area nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies during an 11-week paid internship. The program aligns with the foundation's...