Meet Place.Maker Margo Hudson

The Cleveland Foundation recently commissioned a series of 17 portraits by local artist Billy Delfs of those who are making our region a better place. We call them Place.Makers—the people behind the buildings, programs and places who are making our community a better home for all. Our Place.Makers blog series will highlight each of...

Summer of Purpose: Meet the 2024 Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns

Since 1999, the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program has provided undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates a "summer of purpose" - 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 commitment to...

Minority Arts and Education Fund announces 2019 grant recipients

Minority Arts and Education Fund announces 2019 grant recipients More than $350,000 awarded to 34 minority-led organizations to assist with capacity building Release Date: 2.28.2019 CLEVELAND – The City of Cleveland’s Cable Television Minority Arts and Education Fund (MAEF), a supporting organization of the Cleveland Foundation...

February Grant Highlights

We’re excited to share a few highlights from our recent grants to organizations serving residents of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. These February grants focus support on Health & Safety, Human Services and Arts & Culture. Health and Safety $120,000 to American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter to expand Operation...

Fred Talks

Learn. Engage. Champion. Fred Talks build on Cleveland Foundation founder Frederick Harris Goff's legacy of innovative thinking by inviting community members to learn, engage with one another, and champion new ideas in conversations with local and national thought leaders. Each free event features a thought-provoking conversation...

Cleveland Foundation announces $12.7 million in July grants

Cleveland Foundation announces $12.7 million in July grants   RELEASE DATE: 7.31.2015 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors has approved $12.7 million in grants for the month of July.  A focus of the foundation’s July funding is youth development. “We’re pleased many of our grants this month support new...

Support your community on #GivingTuesday

The end of the year traditionally marks a season of giving — to our friends and families, and for many, to the charitable organizations and causes we hold dear.  You can make a difference in Greater Cleveland by joining us in celebrating #GivingTuesday on Nov. 29. Launched in 2012, this international day of giving inspires people to...