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United Way of Greater Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

United Way of Greater Cleveland funds nonprofit programs that advance economic mobility and financial stability, including work on income, housing stability, and child care, primarily in Cuyahoga and Geauga counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100,000 to $175,000, with a median of $112,500. It accepts applications through a scheduled Community Impact grant process, beginning with an RFI; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests outside that process.

Fund for Our Economic Future of

Cleveland, OH

The fund for our economic future is a creative space for philanthropic funders and civic leaders to explore what matters and implement what works to achieve equitable economic growth, emphasizing systemic, long-term change.

Dollar Bank Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

Dollar Bank Foundation funds community and economic development, workforce development, education, health and human services, arts, diversity and inclusion, and veterans’ programs in western Pennsylvania, northeast Ohio, the Cumberland Narrows area of Maryland, and Hampton Roads, Virginia. Its 2024 grants ranged from $152 to $120,000, with a median of $7,750. It reviews written requests case by case; its request portal is closed for the rest of 2026, with updates expected in early 2027.

George Codrington Fdnhirtlena

Cleveland, OH

The foundation primarily supports operating needs of charitable and educational organizations working on inclusive economic prosperity, education, health, and civic engagement in Greater Cleveland and elsewhere in Ohio. Grants are generally $10,000, $25,000, or $50,000; 2024 awards ranged from $2,250 to $125,000. It accepts letter applications, with no deadline stated.

Oscar & Hildegard Thiele Scholarship Fund

Columbus, OH

Thomas H White Fdn Ta

Brooklyn, OH

It funds pre-college education and youth enrichment, including early learning, K–12 academic success, mentoring, and workforce readiness, through organizations in Cuyahoga County that primarily serve Cleveland residents. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,700 to $150,000, with a median of $15,000. The profile describes how to apply and lists deadlines, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Mt Sinai Health Care Foundation

Cleveland, OH

The Mt Sinai Health Care Foundation funds health and well-being in Greater Cleveland, including Jewish community health, equitable health outcomes, academic medicine and bioscience, and health policy. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000. It asks prospective applicants to contact a program officer before applying; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Independence, OH

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation funds healthcare-related work, including patient care, medical research and education, and community health initiatives; most of its grant dollars go to Ohio. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,012 to $28.8 million, with a median of $15,950. The only application program described is for Cleveland Clinic caregivers, so the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests from outside organizations.

Murphy Family Foundation

Solon, OH

The Murphy Family Foundation primarily funds food, shelter, and educational support for disadvantaged people in the greater Cleveland area. Recent grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts requests from certified 501(c)(3) organizations; applications are due February 28, June 30, and September 30.

The Reuter Foundation

Middleburg HTS, OH

The Reuter Foundation funds nonprofits and nongovernmental agencies helping people affected by poverty, with interests including education, housing, family crisis support, mental health and addiction services, employment, and medical research. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $155,000, with a median of $17,275; its stated geographic focus is Cleveland, Ohio, and Collin County, Texas. Although its website invites proposals, its 2023 filing says it funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Abington Foundation

Cleveland, OH

The Abington Foundation funds Cuyahoga County nonprofits, prioritizing education and also supporting economic independence, healthcare, and cultural activities, especially for low-income communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $250,000, with a median of $15,000; it accepts applications through an online process, with deadlines three times a year.

Global Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

Global cleveland is dedicated to growing northeast ohio's economy by welcoming and connecting international people to opportunities and fostering a more inviting community for those seeking a place to call home.