Allison Baker

216.615.7166 | Email aBaker [Enable Javascript to send an email] Allison Baker joined the Cleveland Foundation in January 2024 to oversee the organization’s external and internal communications. She also serves as the primary media contact for the Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation, Allison spent eight years in corporate...

Fund Types

Support the Causes that Matter Most  The Cleveland Foundation offers a variety of fund options to help you meet your philanthropic goals and respond immediately to community needs. Cleveland Foundation Fund Type Comparison TYPE OF FUND WHAT IT IS ADVISOR MINIMUM AMOUNT TO ESTABLISH NAMED FIELD-OF-INTEREST FUND A...

Rosanne Potter

Executive Assistant: Pamela Jaffe 216.615.7183 In her current role as CFO, Rosanne manages the finance function for the Cleveland Foundation and their $3B endowment. She co-leads the foundation’s new headquarters construction project, manages a $20M budget and co-leads the social impact investing program. The Cleveland Foundation is...

Robert D. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Purpose: To provide scholarship support for members, or their children, of Communications Workers of America (CWA) – District 4 with a minimum of 18 months tenure, having a minimum 2.0 GPA, and the potential to succeed in college based on completed application.  Application method: Submit a Corporate/Group Application and Basic...

Paul C. and Kathryn W. Miller Scholarship

Purpose:  To provide an annual scholarship to a high school graduate from Berkshire or Cardinal high schools in Geauga County. Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, achieve test scores of at least 22 on the ACT and 1500 on the SAT, be accepted as a full-time student at a college or technical institute, and show financial need. For information...

Summer of Purpose: Ibukun Ode-Martins

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they reflect on 11 weeks spent working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog, we hear from Ibukun Ode-Martins, who spent her summer with Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.), where she worked with the...