Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation

GAINESVILLE, GA EIN: 58-6252772

The Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation is a private foundation based in Gainesville, Georgia. Established in 1991, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to grantmaking in support of charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

-5.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$198K

+6.8% YoY

Grant Count

-5.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+13.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $206K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on record. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Mental Health Grants
Suicide Prevention
Psychiatry & Mental Health

The foundation directs grants primarily to organizations in Georgia, the District of Columbia, and Texas.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Georgia
District of Columbia
Texas

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $688K (81%)

North Carolina $23K (3%)

Kansas $23K (3%)

Colorado $21K (2%)

Tennessee $15K (2%)

Texas $13K (1%)

New York $11K (1%)

Florida $11K (1%)

+8 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Kansas Michigan North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

ArlingtonAthensAtlantaBoliviaBooneChestnut MountainClearwater BeachColorado SpringsCommerce CityDallasDentonFlowery BranchFranklinFredericksburgGainesvilleHillsdaleHollywoodJeffersonMariettaMemphis

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $1,657,802 (as of most recent filing)

Total Giving: $197,601 (2024 fiscal year)

Annual Revenue: $199,000 (2023)

Annual Expenses: $196,000 (2023)

Liabilities: $0 (2023)

The foundation maintains a stable financial position with total assets of approximately $1.66 million and consistent annual giving levels in the $196,000-$199,000 range.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,657,802	$1,748,112	$1,744,566
Revenue	$112,928	$199,473	$603,362
Expenses	$203,238	$195,927	$192,134
Qualifying Distributions	$197,601	$185,051	$183,550
Net Investment Income	$129,477	$199,473	$603,362
Distributable Amount	$205,586	$191,297	$191,284

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include North Georgia Community Foundation ($20,500), Eagle Ranch ($16,500), Ung Foundation-gainesville Inc ($14,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OAKWOOD, GA	CHARITABLE	$1,000
ANGEL HOUSE OF GEORGIA GAINESVILLE, GA	CHARITABLE	$2,000
ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN ATLANTA, GA	CHARITABLE	$500
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HALL COUNTY GAINESVILLE, GA	CHARITABLE	$4,000
BRENAU UNIVERSITY GAINESVILLE, GA	EDUCATIONAL	$1,000
CANINE ASSISTANTS MILTON, GA	CHARITABLE	$5,000
CENTER POINT GAINESVILLE, GA	RELIGIOUS	$5,000
CHOICES CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER GAINESVILLE, GA	CHARITABLE	$6,000
DAMASCUS ROAD INTERNATIONAL CLEARWATER BEACH, FL	CHARITABLE	$3,500
EAGLE RANCH CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN, GA	CHARITABLE	$16,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN R CLEVELAND	TRUSTEE	1	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 2958, Gainesville, GA 30503

EIN: 58-6252772

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation fund?

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on record. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Mental Health Grants • Suicide Prevention • Psychiatry & Mental Health The foundation directs grants primarily to organizations in Georgia, the District of Columbia, and Texas.

How do I apply for a grant from Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $21,000. **Recent Activity:** The foundation distributed $197,601 in total giving according to its most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024). In 2023, the foundation had expenses of $196,000 against revenues of $199,000.

Where does Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Georgia • District of Columbia • Texas

What size grants does Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation award?

In 2024, Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation awarded 51 grants totaling $198K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $206K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation's EIN?

Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6252772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.