"Projects like the Midline are meant to outlast all of us standing here today — from the land restored, to the neighborhoods reconnected, to the lives improved.
Our collective responsibility is to make sure the systems we build are strong enough to carry that future forward." –Cleveland Foundation chief growth officer and CFO Rosanne Potter at yesterday’s Midline announcement.
The Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund is supported by a permanent endowment, stewarded by the Cleveland Foundation, designed to grow over time and sustain site clean-up across the city for generations. The Midline is a cornerstone of Mayor Bibb’s Cleveland ERA initiative, representing the largest-ever industrial redevelopment for the city that will transform more than 350 acres of long-vacant land between Downtown and University Circle. This collaborative effort of our partners at City of Cleveland, Cleveland City Council, Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund and LAND studio will connect neighbors to jobs, green space and each other.
We are proud to be part of this moment.
We love to celebrate and uplift our vibrant and diverse Cleveland communities.
We are proud to partner with the Cleveland Guardians as the co-host of the Party in the Pennant for three Community Night Games!
Join the Cleveland Foundation in cheering on the Guardians and learn more about our three affinity funds! A portion of the proceeds from the special ticket packages will support our LGBTQ+ Opportunity, Black Philanthropy, and Latino Impacto Funds.
Pride Night - June 8
Black Excellence Night - July 5
Noche Latina - September 15
Learn more about these games and secure your tickets through the link in our bio!
Monday, May 11 is the last day to apply for the first round of grantmaking from the Black Philanthropy Fund!
Through strategic grantmaking and community partnerships, the fund invests in organizations creating pathways to opportunity, building wealth and advancing holistic well‑being.
Learn more about the fund's impact areas on our website!
We are proud to present the inaugural Steven A. Minter Award to Robert P. Madison in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and impact on our community. A pioneering architect and trailblazer, Madison embodies the spirit of philanthropy through a legacy that continues to inspire generations.
The Steven A. Minter Award is named for the Cleveland Foundation's first Black president and CEO, whose leadership helped define philanthropy and civic progress in Cleveland. This award honors individuals whose lives and work reflect that same exceptional service, leadership, and lasting commitment to community.
Learn more about Robert P. Madison through the link in our bio!
Last night the Cleveland Foundation and West Side Market teams shared a curated experience with donors about the ongoing West Side Market transformation project.
Learn more about the project and how you can invest in the market's future on the West Side Market's website!
At the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, science comes to life through real-world discovery for people of all ages. With support from the Cleveland Foundation, more students from underserved communities can access hands-on learning, mentorship, and experiences that spark lifelong interest in science. As the museum continues to grow, it’s creating a welcoming “third space” where families and neighbors can connect, explore, and imagine what’s possible.
Last week we had the honor of announcing the 2026 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards Winners during a winner's luncheon in New York City!
Lillian Kuri shares, "To announce these prizes in New York City is to extend that legacy on a national stage—ensuring these vital voices are heard. More than 90 years later, the prize feels more urgent than ever—amplifying work that not only reveals the world as it is, but compels us to imagine what it might become."
Learn more about the five winners for this year's awards through the link in our bio!
Grant applications are still open for the first round of grantmaking for the Black Philanthropy Fund! Through strategic grantmaking and community partnerships, this fund invests in organizations creating pathways to opportunity, building wealth and advancing holistic well‑being.
Join us on April 28 for a virtual information session designed for organizations and individuals interested in applying for funding or learning more about the work and impact of the Black Philanthropy Fund.
Register for this webinar through the link in our bio!
The Power of Philanthropy Summit was a day filled with community, connection and philanthropy! Thank you to all of the philanthropists, charitable partners, and community organizations who made this year's summit one to remember.
Explore how the Black Philanthropy Center works to expand Black philanthropy on our website!
The Cleveland Foundation has administered the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards prize since 1963. We are honored to celebrate this year's five winners for their contributions to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of the rich diversity of human cultures.
Nonfiction: Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City by Bench Ansfield
Fiction: Make Your Way Home by Carrie R. Moore
Poetry: Death Does Not End At the Sea by Gbenga Adesina
Memoir: The Hollow Half by Sarah Aziza
Lifetime Achievement: Nell Irvin Painter
Learn more about the winning books through the link in our bio!
Applications are now being accepted for the first round of grantmaking from the Black Philanthropy Fund.
The Black Philanthropy Fund is the giving engine of the Black Philanthropy Center—bringing together donors, community leaders and bold ideas to drive lasting change in Black communities.
This endowed affinity fund at the Cleveland Foundation, enables the Black Philanthropy Center to support healthy communities for generations to come.
Learn more about application criteria and impact areas through the link in our bio!
The MidTown Collaboration Center has officially been named the Warren E. Anderson MidTown Collaboration Center, recognizing Warren Anderson, president and CEO of The Anderson-DuBose Company, for his generous philanthropic investment and long-standing commitment to innovation, opportunity and community in Greater Cleveland.
The Warren E. Anderson MidTown Collaboration Center stands as a reflection of the momentum already underway in MidTown and Hough and the partnerships helping shape what comes next. It is both a recognition of transformational leadership and a signal of the kind of future Cleveland is building together.
Read more through the link in our bio!
