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Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio  ·  EIN 341784955  ·  Private foundation

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation has awarded $8.0M across 321 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Near West Side Multi-service Corporation Dba the May Dugan Center. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$42.3M
Total assets
321
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation funds

Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesjustice involved

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Near West Side Multi-service Corporation Dba the May Dugan Center
FOOD, CLOTHING, AND FRESH PRODUCE 2020
Cleveland, OH$265K2020
Stella Maris Inc
THE BUILDING CAMPAIGN TO REBUILD MORE LIVES
Cleveland, OH$200K2020
Village of Healing
VILLAGE OF HEALING LOCATIONS AND SERVICES EXPANSION
Euclid, OH$200K2024
Towards Employment Incorporated
CHANCE TO ADVANCE: BUILDING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR FAMILIES
Cleveland, OH$200K2022
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT: PREVENTING SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Cleveland, OH$184K2020
YWCA of Cleveland Ohio
CAPITAL NEEDS FOR YWCA GREATER CLEVELAND FACILITIES
Cleveland, OH$170K2024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio Inc
FEEDING FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED
Cleveland, OH$165K2022
Building Hope in the City
THE HOPE CENTER CAPITAL EXPANSION
Cleveland, OH$165K2022
Help Foundation Inc
LAKEWOOD ADULT DAY SERVICES AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAM EXPANSION
Euclid, OH$150K2024
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP 2023-2024
Cleveland, OH$145K2023
Journey Center for Safety and Healing
JOURNEY CENTER FOR SAFETY AND HEALING
Cleveland, OH$145K2023
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute
INCREASING ACCESSIBLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES TOUCHED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Cleveland, OH$140K2023
Case Western Reserve University
MILDRED S. HIGLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Cleveland, OH$135K2020
Hitchcock Center for Women Inc
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT - HCFW
Cleveland, OH$125K2023
Joseph's Home
A NEW HOME FOR HEALING: JOSEPH'S HOME RENOVATION AND RELOCATION
Cleveland, OH$125K2024

Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.0M
2022$1.8M
2023$2.1M
2024$2.1M

How to apply for funding from Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation

Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation

Does Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation accept grant applications?
Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation fund?
Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Near West Side Multi-service Corporation Dba the May Dugan Center, Stella Maris Inc, Village of Healing. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation give in grants?
Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.0M over 321 grants.
Where is Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation located?
Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 341784955.
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About this profile. This page is built from Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.