We’re pleased to let you know that our board of directors has approved $4.1 million in grants for the month of April. These grants support a variety of programs and services across Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties.Here are a few highlights:Greater Cleveland Food Bank:16% of the 247,000 local residents served annually by the Greater...
Our board of directors approved $2.2 million in grants for the month of August. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our August grants will help fund a variety of programs and initiatives across Greater Cleveland. Check out these highlights:Accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges Nearly 13% of Americans have mobility...
Nearly eight months into our community’s response to COVID-19, the pandemic continues to impact the Greater Cleveland community in profound ways. At the outset of the pandemic, local philanthropic partners joined together quickly to establish the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund to support nonprofit organizations working...
Happy December! In this season of giving thanks and giving back, we are thrilled to begin a new series of stories about philanthropy. Stay tuned for monthly updates from our Advancement team, including donor profiles, ways to invest in your community, news you can use, and other features.As the end of the year approaches, here are some...
Guest blog by Cleveland Foundation Senior Vice President of Advancement Kaye Ridolfi Donor-advised funds have become a universally popular tool in charitable giving, and with good reason! With careful planning they can bring you great tax savings, flexibility and the benefit of centralizing your charitable dollars in one convenient...
On July 13, hundreds of guests gathered at Severance Music Center for an historic annual meeting marking a dynamic year at the Cleveland Foundation. Focused on the theme “Opening Doors: Renewal, Reinvention & Responsibility,” the program celebrated the grand opening of the foundation’s new headquarters in MidTown as well as a...
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Daisy Edwards joined the Cleveland Foundation in February 2023 as the Receptionist & Front Desk Concierge. In this role, Daisy is responsible for welcoming and providing exceptional service to foundation guests and visitors in person, on the phone and via email. In...
During the COVID-19 pandemic and after the untimely murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, the Cleveland Foundation responded to our nation’s largest civil rights movement since the 1960s by creating the Cleveland Black Futures Fund as well as a Senior Criminal Justice Fellowship. The fund was initially endowed with $2.5 million to...
Happy New Year! In case you missed it, check out our year-end highlight video, celebrating the many exciting moments for our community in 2016: This year, we look forward to building on the momentum of 2016 and continuing our mission to enhance the quality of life of all Greater Clevelanders. We have big plans - stay tuned...
Are you an undergraduate student or recent college graduate looking for meaningful experience working with a Cleveland-area nonprofit or public sector organization? Good news: there’s still time to apply for our 2017 Summer Internship Program!Now in its 18th year, the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate...