Cleveland Foundation

Last Call! The Power of Philanthropy Summit is a biennial convening focused on advancing Black philanthropy, leadership and community impact. The last day to purchase your tickets to the Power of Philanthropy Summit is March 26! Secure your spot here: bit.ly/power-of-phila…

The Gathering Place offers support and education for patients and their families during pre-cancer treatment, during cancer treatments, and into survivorship. Through their organizational fund, @touchedbycancer has been able to expand services. touchedbycancer.org

Congratulations to Cathy O’Malley Kearney of KeyBank on being named chair of the Cleveland Foundation Bank Trustees, becoming the first woman to hold the role in the foundation’s 112 year history. clevelandfoundation.org/stories-events…

Philanthropy is in Robyn Minter Smyers DNA. She serves as the Chair of the Black Philanthropy Center, the successor of the African American Philanthropy Committee started by her father, Steven Minter. Learn more: bit.ly/power-of-phila…

Last week our board vice chair, Richard Stovsky, joined Lillian Kuri for a conversation about his career and passion for philanthropy. During an open dialogue with the Cleveland Foundation team, he shared how excited he was to see the impact we are making in Cleveland.

Breadwinners Academy's mission is to bridge the wealth gap and equip Cleveland youth with real world financial and entrepreneurship skills. Learn more about this Cleveland Foundation grantee partner: breadwinnersacademy.org

The Hough Expanded Academic Learning, or HEAL, Initiative brings together four Hough schools, families, and community partners to give students time and support to grow. HEAL connects students to mentoring, tutoring, hands-on learning, and supports that make school feel relevant.

Join us in celebrating the incredible finalists for this year's @AnisfieldWolf Book Awards! The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards illuminate the path to social justice through literature’s transformative power. Learn more: clevelandfoundation.org/stories-events…

We are excited to have 21 nonprofit and public service organizations host our 2026 Summer Interns for 11 weeks this summer. Learn more about these organizations and the summer internship program here: clevelandfoundation.org/stories-events…

Do you recognize any of these books? Stay tuned next week as we will announce the finalists for the 91st Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards. The full list of finalists will be released on March 3!

Pete Mazzeo values the simplicity of giving through his donor-advised fund through the Cleveland Foundation and the trusted guidance that connects him to arts, environmental, and community-focused organizations. clevelandfoundation.org/philanthropy-g…

Rooted in access, creativity, and community, Praxis Fiber Workshop reflects the Cleveland Foundation’s impact in action. Foundation support helped Praxis preserve a vital arts discipline, expand free and low-cost programming, and secure its permanent home youtu.be/dZqggQKRMi4

We are taking a look back at how we Give Forward to Cleveland. In 2025, the Cleveland Foundation invested more than $195 million to strengthen Cleveland—supporting 2,221 grantees and partnering with 315 nonprofits through their organizational funds. clevelandfoundation.org/stories-events…

Happy Valentine's Day from the Cleveland Foundation! From our vibrant neighborhoods, world-class arts institutions, incredible nonprofit organizations, and welcoming communities, there is a lot to love about Cleveland. Share what you love most about Cleveland below!

Applications for our Summer Internship Program have been extended to February 16! This 11-week paid internship program exposes interns to a broad range of nonprofit/public sector organizations, leaders, and partnerships. Learn more and apply here: clevelandfoundation.org/about-us/leade…

This Saturday is the last day to lock in early bird tickets for the Power of Philanthropy Summit! Hosted by the Black Philanthropy Center, the Summit will educate the community on building wealth and strengthening the well-being of Black communities. bit.ly/power-of-phila…

Assembly for the Arts convenes and connects Greater Cleveland’s arts and culture community. With ongoing support from the Cleveland Foundation, Assembly helps ensure Cleveland remains a thriving, inclusive center for arts and culture. Learn more: assemblycle.org

The Power of Philanthropy Summit is the evolution of the biannual African American Philanthropy Summit. Join us in April for the Power of Philanthropy Summit, a day of dynamic conversations, expert-led breakout sessions, and a community celebration. eventbrite.com/e/2026-power-o…

"Philanthropy is more than giving dollars. It’s giving your time, talent, treasure, and your testimony." Belva Denmark Tibbs shares how the Power of Philanthropy Summit is fueling ideas, impact and action. eventbrite.com/e/2026-power-o…

The Great Lakes Science Center is building a community where everyone can see themselves in STEM. Learn more about Great Lakes Science Center's organizational fund here: clevelandfoundation.org/stories-events…