The George Gund Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio · EIN 346519769 · Private foundation
The George Gund Foundation is a Ohio-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $46.0M in annual giving against $477.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,978 grants for The George Gund Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The George Gund Foundation funds
The George Gund Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, lgbtq people.
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 State University Foundation LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY | Cleveland, OH | $2.8M | 2024 |
| Cleveland Foundation Say Yes to Education Cleveland Scholarship fund | Cleveland, OH | $2.5M | 2022 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc Retinal degenerative disease research | Columbia, MD | $2.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The George Gund Foundation
From The George Gund Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at gundfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The George Gund Foundation
- Does The George Gund Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The George Gund Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The George Gund Foundation fund?
- The George Gund Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Cleveland State University Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The George Gund Foundation give in grants?
- The George Gund Foundation reported $46.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $193.2M over 1,978 grants.
- Where is The George Gund Foundation located?
- The George Gund Foundation is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 346519769.
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