Here at the foundation, we know that grants of all sizes can have a big impact. While million-dollar grants make headlines, a $1,000 grant can also be a catalyst for impactful change. When these dollars are invested directly into citizen-led neighborhood projects, they bring ideas to life. That’s the goal of Neighborhood Connections...
If you haven’t already heard the news, our region has a new ally in the effort to develop a thriving tech-driven ecosystem in Greater Cleveland. It’s a nonprofit called DigitalC that will work to solve pressing community problems with innovative technology, and help Greater Cleveland and other communities across the county build...
Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s Jim Rokakis honored with Cleveland Foundation’s Homer C. Wadsworth Award
release date: 6.8.2016
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation today honored Jim Rokakis, Vice President of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy and Director of Thriving Communities Institute, with its 2016 Homer C. Wadsworth...
Cleveland Foundation announces $12.5 million in June grantsFoundation awards $21.3 million to Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga nonprofits in Q2 2016release date: 6.29.2016CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors has approved $12.5 million in grants for the month of June, bringing the foundation’s second-quarter grantmaking...
Cleveland Foundation announces $150,000 in grants to support the Northeast Ohio LGBTQ communityLGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland receives $25,000 to help with local response to Orlando tragedyrelease date: 6.30.2016CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors today announced $150,000 in grants to support lesbian...
Cleveland Foundation to fund initiative to provide computer science classes for all Cleveland Metropolitan School District high school students Grant supports foundation’s strategy to build an inclusive digital economy in ClevelandRELEASE DATE: 8.17.2016CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors has approved a $124,235...
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Initiative has been named winner of the $25,000 Anisfield‐Wolf Memorial Award for helping currently and formerly incarcerated individuals to learn and become successful in a skilled trade while removing obstacles that may hinder their transition back into society. The award is presented annually by the...
Cleveland Foundation Creative Fusion artists begin three-month residency in Ohio City/Hingetown neighborhoodLocal and international artists working together to create public art legacy projectsRELEASE DATE: 9.23.2016CLEVELAND – By the end of 2016, the Hingetown area in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood will be home to several...
Cleveland Foundation announces $250,000 grant to Karamu Houserelease date: 10.5.2016CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors has announced a grant of $250,000 to support Karamu House as it works to fully implement its new strategic plan. This strategic plan reflects Karamu’s new mission to produce professional...
Cleveland Foundation EVP Robert E. Eckardt Announces Retirementrelease date: 10.10.2016CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation has announced that Executive Vice President Robert E. Eckardt will be retiring on Dec. 31, 2016 after nearly 35 years of exceptional leadership and dedicated service.Eckardt was recruited to the foundation by...