New greenway project makes connections in University Circle

Case Western Reserve University today announced big plans to transform the landscape of Greater University Circle, and we’re thrilled to support their vision with a $1 million grant. The Nord Family Greenway is an innovative urban landscape project that will connect the western edge of Case’s main campus to The Milton and Tamar Maltz...

Investment Options for Funds

Choose the Best Investment Option 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...

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...

Summer of Purpose: Joshua Jenkins

Coming Full Circle I am a firm believer in the timeless cliché that everything happens for a reason. This summer internship experience with The Cleveland Foundation has further reinforced that notion for myself and has the hamster wheels in my head spinning faster than ever before. If you would have told me a year ago that I would be...

#SummerOfPurpose: Hakmat Manaa

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spend 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Hakmat Manaa, who spent her summer working at the May Dugan Center where she provided communications and programmatic...

Summer of Purpose: Samantha Montañez

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 Samantha Montañez, who spent her summer at Equality Ohio, working alongside the Northeast Ohio Regional...

A gold medal for Cleveland’s Emerald Necklace

Cleveland’s sports teams aren’t the only groups bringing home national titles this year. Last week, the Cleveland Metroparks won the 2016 National Gold Medal for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The award is among the most prestigious awards for parks and recreation agencies nationwide, and 2016 marks the fourth Gold...

Summer of Purpose: Erica Henrichsen

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spend 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Erica Henrichsen, who is working with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, supporting the work of the Reforest Our City...

Summer of Purpose: Shneur Kushner

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spend 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Shneur Kushner, who is working with Union Miles Development Corporation (UMDC), where he is assisting with various...