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...
Nelson Beckford, Program Director, Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement
By Nelson Beckford - Cleveland Foundation Program Director, Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement
The City Parks Alliance, RAND Corporation, and Trust for Public Land’s National Study of Neighborhood Parks is a document I reference often...
Cleveland Foundation to host sixth biennial African American Philanthropy Summit
Award-winning activist, author and tech executive Valeisha Butterfield Jones
to deliver keynote address
Release Date: 2.24.2020
CLEVELAND – The sixth biennial African American Philanthropy Summit and luncheon, presented by the African American...
Philanthropic partners announce creation of Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund
$3.95 million initially available; individuals and organizations encouraged to give
Release Date 3.18.2020
CLEVELAND – Philanthropic partners across Northeast Ohio today announced the creation of the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response...
We’re excited to share a few highlights from our recent grants to organizations serving residents of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. These August grants focus on arts & culture, economic development and equity-focused human services.
Arts & Culture
A total of $150,000 in grants to Arts Cleveland to support a formal...
Gay Games Makes History, Donates Nearly $150,000 to Northeast Ohio LGBT Funds
Most-profitable Games ever gives $120,000 to new fund at Cleveland Foundation and $27,000 to Akron’s Gay Community Endowment Fund
release date: 2.19.2015
CLEVELAND+AKRON, Ohio – The ninth Gay Games were the most profitable in its 32-year history...
Cleveland Foundation announces $26.2 million in Q2 2020 grantmaking
Foundation, donors grant more than $58 million year-to-date
Release Date: 6.30.2020
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors today announced $26.2 million in grants approved in the second quarter of 2020. Supporting residents in Cuyahoga, Lake and...
Partners announce latest round of Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund grant recipients
Nonprofits should apply by July 9 to be considered for funding in initial phase
Release Date: 6.26.2020
CLEVELAND – The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund coalition announced today the most recent round of grants to support...
By Ronn Richard President & CEO, Cleveland Foundation
Last December, as the Cleveland Foundation prepared to commemorate its centennial, we invited Plain Dealer readers to celebrate this milestone with their community foundation, the world's first.
More than 172,000 Greater Clevelanders joined the year-long birthday party that...