Robert P. Madison Scholarship in Architecture

Purpose: To provide scholarship support for African American high school students and undergraduates enrolled in coursework at an accredited school of architecture, with a declared major in architecture.   About the program: The Robert P. Madison Scholarship Fund was established in 2004, seeded by generous contributions from Robert and...

Announcing Senior Leadership Appointments at the Foundation

We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of two senior leaders here at the foundation, both members of our grantmaking team. Last month, we announced that Executive Vice President Robert E. Eckardt will retire from the foundation at the end of the year, after 35 years of dedicated service. Today, we announced that our Program Director...

Meet Our 2012 Intern Class

The 2012 class of the Cleveland Foundation Summer Intern program is a smart, energetic and eclectic bunch. Each week, you will hear about their experiences, thoughts and reflections about their host organizations, the nonprofit sector and Cleveland. Stay tuned. But for now, let me introduce them to you. Zachary Barley A junior at...

March Grant Highlights

We’re thrilled to announce our board of directors has approved $13 million in March grants to support organizations serving residents of Lake, Geauga and Cuyahoga counties! These grants, which provide significant support for education and youth development efforts, bring our first quarter grantmaking total to nearly $20.6 million. Here...

Spotlight Encore Cleveland: Building the Next Generation of Technical Professionals

Launched in 2013 by the Cleveland Foundation, Encore Cleveland helps to connect and fund a network of organizations to provide experienced Greater Clevelanders an array of meaningful opportunities in the community upon retirement or near the end of their primary careers. In our “Spotlight Encore Cleveland” guest blog series, we go...

Cleveland Foundation approves $500,000 grant – first in new mastery-based arts initiative – to Cleveland Public Theatre to expand successful theater programs for CMHA youth

Cleveland Foundation approves $500,000 grant – first in new mastery-based arts initiative – to Cleveland Public Theatre to expand successful theater programs for CMHA youth RELEASE DATE 4.1.16CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Foundation today launched its new mastery-based arts initiative through a $500,000 grant to Cleveland Public Theatre...

Cleveland Foundation announces $5.9 million in June grants

Cleveland Foundation announces $5.9 million in June grants Board approval brings second-quarter total to $24 million for Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga nonprofits  Release Date: 7.10.2019 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors today announced $5.9 million in grants for the month of June. Supporting residents in Cuyahoga...

Cleveland Arts Prize Announces 2016 Recipients

Cleveland Arts Prize Announces 2016 RecipientsCleveland Foundation to present 56th Annual Cleveland Arts Prize Awards Event on June 30 at Cleveland Museum of Art The Cleveland Arts Prize Board of Trustees announced today, Friday, April 29, 2016 thefollowing winners in the award categories for 2016:Lifetime Achievement Award...

Celebrating Leading Women in Philanthropy

Women’s history is part of Cleveland Foundation history. Forward-thinking female philanthropists made some of the earliest gifts to the foundation, and today, women make up 46% of our Board of Directors. From generous donors to bold executives to inspiring community leaders, we’re celebrating women who helped build the Cleveland...