May Centennial Gift: Cleveland Foundation Day on Wade Oval

May Centennial Gift: Cleveland Foundation Day on Wade Oval May 24 will be the first free Saturday for Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Western Reserve Historical Society Includes special free programming at the always-free Cleveland Museum of Art Download the Cleveland Foundation Day on Wade...

Stories of Impact: PCs for People aims to create a more connected community

From remote learning to telehealth appointments to virtual job interviews, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed more people online, drawing increased attention to Greater Cleveland’s connectivity crisis. The digital divide in Northeast Ohio predates the pandemic. In recent years, Cleveland has been ranked among the worst internet-connected...

Meet our 2016 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award Winners!

This week, we announced the winners of our 2016 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, the only national juried prize for literature that confronts racism and examines diversity. For 81 years, the distinguished books earning Anisfield-Wolf prizes have opened and challenged our minds. We hope you’ll join us September 15, 2016 at the Ohio Theatre...

Cleveland Foundation announces $9.9 million in September grants

Cleveland Foundation announces $9.9 million in September grantsBoard approves $21.1 million for Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga nonprofits in Q3 2017 RELEASE DATE: 09.27.207CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors today approved $9.9 million in grants for the month of September. Supporting residents in Cuyahoga, Lake and...

Local AAPI leaders reflect on the contributions of Cleveland’s AAPI community

By Cameron Aloway, Cleveland Foundation Marketing & Communications Intern The month of May recognizes the identity of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). AAPI Heritage Month is an opportunity to reflect on the influence these cultures contributed on the world. AAPI Heritage Month also provides a time to acknowledge and...

Cleveland Foundation and its donors grant $111 million in 2019

Cleveland Foundation and its donors grant $111 million in 2019 Foundation authorizes $39 million in Q4 grantmaking  Release Date: 12.20.2019 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors today announced $39 million in grants approved in the fourth quarter of 2019. Supporting residents in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties...

Luke Edmond Cox Fund Scholarship

Purpose: To provide financial support for college to high school or junior college graduates with financial need. Students do not have to be at the top of their class but must be motivated and desirous of earning a college degree. Eligibility: High School or Junior College graduate Acceptance at an accredited college or...

Spotlight Encore Cleveland: Discovering Encore Opportunities in the Trades

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 this “Spotlight Encore Cleveland” guest blog, you’ll...

November Grant Highlights

We’re excited to share a few highlights from our recent grants to organizations serving residents of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. These November grants focus on expanding access to vital community resources, promoting quality programs for local students, and connecting adults who are in or nearing retirement to meaningful...