The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio · EIN 340714588 · Private foundation
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, The Cleveland Foundation has awarded $674.2M across 4,652 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Cleveland Metropolitan School District. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Cleveland Foundation funds
The Cleveland Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Metropolitan School District GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE TREMONT MONTESSORI SCHOOL | Cleveland, OH | $17.5M | 2024 |
| Jumpstart Inc 2023 CLEVELAND FOUNDATION PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOW | Cleveland, OH | $11.0M | 2023 |
| Case Western Reserve University OGLEBAY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Cleveland, OH | $10.9M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at clevelandfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Cleveland Foundation
- Does The Cleveland Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Cleveland Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Cleveland Foundation fund?
- The Cleveland Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Jumpstart Inc, Case Western Reserve University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Cleveland Foundation give in grants?
- The Cleveland Foundation reported $124.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $674.2M over 4,652 grants.
- Where is The Cleveland Foundation located?
- The Cleveland Foundation is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 340714588.
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