Cleveland Browns Foundation
The Cleveland Browns Foundation is a public charity based in Berea, Ohio. Founded in 1999, it says it takes a solution-based, holistic approach to helping youth in Ohio and beyond receive the development and education needed for independence and success.
Cleveland Browns Foundation at a glance
In short: Cleveland Browns Foundation gave $1.9M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $116K), mostly in Ohio. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,854,907
- +123.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,932
- +291.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,195,838
- -16.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (8 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cleveland Browns Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation says grant inquiries and applications are by invitation only and that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Organizations may submit a letter of inquiry by mail on an ongoing basis, once per year; the Foundation says it does not accept letters of inquiry by email. Program staff review inquiries, and organizations whose work fits the Foundation’s strategic focus and approach may be contacted to arrange a meeting. Letters are kept on file for one year. The website says organizations will be contacted regarding in-kind and sponsorship or financial donation requests, with a stated turnaround of 4–6 weeks for those requests. In-kind requests must be submitted through the online form; the Foundation’s stated criteria include 501(c)(3) status, a valid tax-exempt ID, and a limit of one item per organization per calendar year. Requests for an item must arrive at least four weeks before it is needed, and approval is not guaranteed.
- Review Cycle
- The Foundation says there are no deadlines for grant letters of inquiry; they are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Deadline
- The Foundation says there are no deadlines for grant letters of inquiry; they are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Contact
Mailing address: 76 Lou Groza Blvd, Berea, OH 44017
Phone: (440) 891-5000
Website: https://clevelandbrowns.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cleveland Browns Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Garfield Heights High School ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 133 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s mission refers to youth in Ohio and beyond. Its website describes support for children and youth throughout Northeast Ohio, and its in-kind donation criteria emphasize nonprofit organizations in Northeast Ohio. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 2% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cleveland Browns Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 16 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $200K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $522K (2021) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Heights High School Garfield Heights, OH | Field Project | $1,008,180 |
| Battelle Education Columbus, OH | Stay in the Game | $500,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Foodbank Cleveland, OH | Cleveland Food Bank (Misc) | $100,000 |
| Shoes and Clothes for Kids Cleveland, OH | Sitg! Attendance Support | $57,680 |
| Citizens for Our Children's Future Cleveland, OH | MISC | $30,000 |
| American Youth Football Inc DBA Cleveland Muny Sports Association Euclid, OH | CPR Education & Club Matching Youth Football Grant | $25,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc Cleveland, OH | Marion Motley Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Keepers Foundation Cleveland, OH | MISC | $25,000 |
| University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center Mayfield Village, OH | NFL Cub Matching Athletic Trainer | $25,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Stay in the Game | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,195,838 | $2,426,617 | $2,661,292 | $1,854,907 | 16 |
| 2023 | $2,631,804 | $2,589,865 | $2,146,907 | $828,890 | 28 |
| 2022 | $1,988,321 | $1,946,638 | $2,501,343 | $1,188,255 | 21 |
| 2021 | $2,478,011 | $2,278,578 | $1,175,157 | $522,484 | 22 |
| 2020 | $1,189,542 | $968,451 | $1,292,067 | $1,063,565 | 46 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to ensure youth in Ohio and beyond receive the development and education they need as a foundation for independence and success. Its filing describes programs addressing school attendance, food access, sports and recreation, youth development, scholarships, community CPR and AED education, and other community initiatives.
The Foundation’s 2024 grantees illustrate several areas of support. Battelle Education, which received $500,000, says it supports STEM education. Shoes and Clothes for Kids, which received $57,680, says it provides new shoes, clothes, and school supplies to students in need to help break barriers to attendance. College Now Greater Cleveland, which received $25,000, says it works to increase postsecondary attainment through advising, financial aid counseling, scholarships, and retention services. EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, which received $8,000, describes its work as hospitality-industry training and re-entry support for formerly incarcerated and other disadvantaged individuals.
Grantmaking
The largest reported grants included $500,000 to Battelle Education for Stay in the Game; $100,000 to Greater Cleveland Foodbank; $57,680 to Shoes and Clothes for Kids for attendance support; and $30,000 to Citizens for Our Children’s Future. Other grants included $25,000 each to the Cleveland Muny Sports Association for CPR education and a youth football club-matching grant, College Now Greater Cleveland for the Marion Motley Scholarship, Keepers Foundation, and University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center for an athletic-trainer matching program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Bagwell Haslam as president and chair; David A. Jenkins as treasurer; Anne Haslam Colquitt as secretary; and James W. Johnson III as vice president. Other listed board members are Ann Haslam Bailey, Cynthia Haslam Arnholt, Jimmy Haslam, Peter John-Baptiste, Ted Tywang, and Whitney Haslam Johnson.
Cleveland Browns Foundation is led by Susan Bagwell Haslam, President & Chair on filings since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Bagwell Haslam
President & Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Haslam Bailey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Haslam Colquitt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Haslam Arnholt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Jenkins
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W. Johnson III
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Haslam
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter John-Baptiste
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Haslam Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Tywang
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dee Bagwell Haslam (2022) — President & Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Browns Foundation
How much does Cleveland Browns Foundation give each year?
Cleveland Browns Foundation gave $1.9M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $829K across 28 grants.
What is Cleveland Browns Foundation's typical grant size?
Cleveland Browns Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $115,932, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cleveland Browns Foundation that year got $200K on average.
Where does Cleveland Browns Foundation give grants?
Cleveland Browns Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (7 grants).
Does Cleveland Browns Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Cleveland Browns Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Stay in the Game" (4 grants).
Who are Cleveland Browns Foundation's largest grantees?
Cleveland Browns Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Garfield Heights High School ($1,008,180), Battelle Education ($500,000) and Greater Cleveland Foodbank ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cleveland Browns Foundation?
Cleveland Browns Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does Cleveland Browns Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to ensure youth in Ohio and beyond receive the development and education they need as a foundation for independence and success. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cleveland Browns Foundation?
The Foundation says grant inquiries and applications are by invitation only and that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cleveland Browns Foundation's EIN?
Cleveland Browns Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1885593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cleveland Browns Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cleveland Browns Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cleveland-browns-foundation-morg_a93818f249eb4116acc8094365c034b8
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