The Cleveland Foundation aims to enhance the lives of all residents in Greater Cleveland, now and for generations to come. It works with donors to build a community endowment, address needs via grantmaking, and lead on key community issues. The foundation serves Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties and comprises over 1,300 funds from individuals, families, organizations, and corporations.
The Cleveland Foundation offers a grant program called Responsive Grantmaking to address the community's needs flexibly. This program supports IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Greater Cleveland by providing leadership and financial assistance to meet community needs and explore new ideas for the benefit of its citizens. Grants over $250,000 are reviewed quarterly, emphasizing the foundation's commitment to significant and impactful support.
We prioritize funding proposals that focus on: Enhancing the availability of services and programs for marginalized and underrepresented groupsEmpowering nonprofit entitiesExploring innovative concepts and collaborative endeavorsBacking policy and advocacy efforts