United Way of Greater Cleveland
United Way of Greater Cleveland is a public charity based in Cleveland, Ohio, that supports work to advance economic mobility and financial stability for individuals and families across Greater Cleveland. Its grantmaking supports nonprofit programs that help people move from crisis toward stability and opportunity.
Key facts about United Way of Greater Cleveland
In short: United Way of Greater Cleveland gave $2.2M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $123K), mostly in Ohio. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 34-6516654
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,215,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- Average grant
- $123,056
- Median grant
- $112,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025)
- Total assets
- $41,256,826
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$41.3M
-7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
-49.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$123K
-49.7% YoY
Is United Way of Greater Cleveland open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $133K; repeat grants $121K. How we count
Medians: $125K first-time, $100K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to be “Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity.” It says it helps people in crisis, helps people building financial stability avoid crisis, and opens doors to opportunity for people working toward financial security.
Its grantmaking focuses on economic mobility and financial stability. The 2026 investment strategy emphasizes income, housing stability, and access to child care for ALICE households. The organization describes its grantmaking as supporting evidence-informed solutions across Cuyahoga and Geauga counties.
Grantees include organizations working in different areas. For example, Lexington-Bell Community Center says its mission is to strengthen, advocate for, and empower the community through social, educational, and recreational services, with an emphasis on families and children. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center says it supports survivors of sexual violence, promotes healing and prevention, and advocates for social change. Towards Employment says it provides job skills development, support services, career coaching, employer connections, and advocacy for more equitable paths to opportunity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way reported 18 grants totaling $2,215,000. The grants ranged from $100,000 to $175,000, with a median grant of $112,500. The reported grant dollars went entirely to recipients in Ohio.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $175,000 each to Enterprise Community for housing stability and Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry for housing stability; $150,000 each to Asia Services in Action, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, and Lexington-Bell Community Center for economic mobility; and $140,000 to Hunger Network for health pathways. Other listed grants included $125,000 to Cleveland Rape Crisis Center for health pathways and $100,000 each to Black Child Development Institute Ohio and Milestones Autism Resources for economic mobility.
For the 2026 Community Impact grant cycle, the listed process begins with an RFI submission period from March 24 to April 21. Organizations selected to advance were scheduled to be notified May 13, with the RFP submission period running May 13 to June 5. Selected Community Impact Partners were scheduled to be notified in August 2026, with funding beginning in September 2026.
The organization also administers the Emergency Food and Shelter Program locally for Cuyahoga County. That program is open to nonprofit and governmental organizations with demonstrated capability to provide emergency food or shelter. Funds must supplement feeding, sheltering—including transitional sheltering—or rent, mortgage, and utility assistance, and recipients must use awards within the funding cycle.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Greater Cleveland
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its Community Impact grantmaking as serving Cuyahoga and Geauga counties. In filing year 2025, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2025) to $13.6M (2019). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Enterprise Community ($175K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 61 grants of 138 (44%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Community Cleveland, OH | Housing Stability | $175,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitian Ministry Cleveland, OH | Housing Stability | $175,000 |
| Asia Services in Action Inc Cleveland, OH | Economic Mobility | $150,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Economic Mobility | $150,000 |
| Lexington Bell Community Center Cleveland, OH | Economic Mobility | $150,000 |
| Hunger Network Cleveland, OH | Health Pathways | $140,000 |
| Passages Inc Cleveland, OH | Economic Mobility | $125,000 |
| Ravenwood Health Chardon, OH | Economic Mobility | $125,000 |
| Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Cleveland, OH | Health Pathways | $125,000 |
| Black Child Deveopment Institute Ohio Cleveland, OH | Economic Mobility | $100,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,256,826 | $17,682,545 | $16,315,387 | $2,215,000 |
| 2024 | $44,752,374 | $20,037,305 | $20,241,348 | $4,404,000 |
| 2023 | $48,066,117 | $22,666,277 | $18,880,983 | $4,754,000 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,256,826 | $44,752,374 | $48,066,117 |
| Revenue | $17,682,545 | $20,037,305 | $22,666,277 |
| Expenses | $16,315,387 | $20,241,348 | $18,880,983 |
| Net Investment Income | $811,672 | $542,267 | $600,002 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew J. Paine III as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee; Chris Adams as Chair of the Marketing & Brand Strategy Committee; Enid B. Rosenberg as Chair of the Governance & Nominating Committee; Ira C. Kaplan, J. David Heller, and Kevin Clayton as Co-Chairs of Strategic Planning; James A. Ratner as Vice Chair; Jeffrey D. Zimon as Chair of the Human Resources Committee; Jerome Grisko as Vice Chair of the Community Investment Committee; and Kim Meisel Pesses as Chair of the Community Investment Committee.
United Way of Greater Cleveland is led by Sharon Sobol Jordan, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 7 of 81 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Sobol Jordan
President & CEO
Trustee → Director, 2020
Director → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2019
37 hrs/week
$88K (2023) → $403K (2025)
Chris Adams
Chair, Marketing & Brand Strategy Committee
Chair, Marketing & Brand Str. → Chair, Mktg. & Brand Strategy, 2024
Chair, Mktg. & Brand Strategy → Chair, Marketing & Brand Strategy Committee, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Enid B. Rosenberg
Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee
Chair & First Vice → Chair, Governor & Nominating, 2023
Chair, Governor & Nominating → Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D. Zimon
Chair & Human Resources Committee
Director → Chair & Hr Committee, 2023
Chair & Hr Committee → Chair & Human Resources Committee, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Meisel Pesses
Chair & Community Investment Committee
Director → Vice Chair & Community Investment, 2023
Vice Chair & Community Investment → Chair & Community Investment Committee, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonali B. Wilson Esq.
Assistant Secretary, Chair, Public Policy & Advocacy Committee
Chair & Public Policy Committee → Assistant Secretary, Chair, Policy & Advisor, 2023
Assistant Secretary, Chair, Policy & Advisor → Assistant Secretary, Chair, Public Policy & Advocacy Committee, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew J. Paine III
Treasurer, Chair & Finance Committee
Director → Chair, Finance & Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer, Chair & Finance → Treasurer, Chair & Finance Committee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa L. Whiting Esq.
Chair
Director → Chair Elect & Chair Committee Investment, 2023
Chair Elect & Chair Committee Investment → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monte Repasky
Chair & Resource Development Committee
Director → Vice Chair & Resource Development, 2023
Vice Chair & Resource Development → Chair & Resource Development Committee, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Brown
Senior Director
Senior Director of Hr → Senior Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$121K (2024) → $131K (2025)
Ruth Dobranic
Senior Director & Finance
Senior Director of Finance → Senior Director & Finance, 2025
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$124K (2024) → $135K (2025)
Allison Taller Reich
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andre Gremillet
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea M. Hogben
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly J. Schneider
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian J. Richardson
Director
Chair - Human Resources → Chair & Hr Committee, 2020
Chair & Hr Committee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecil J. Lipscomb
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Cotter
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Arnold
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel P. Walsh Jr.
Director
Chair - Planning → Chair & Planning Committee, 2020
Chair & Planning Committee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David C. Fulton Jr.
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dee Bagwell Haslam
Director
Chair, Mrkt & Brand Strategy → Chair, Mktg & Brand Strategy, 2023
Chair, Mktg & Brand Strategy → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika Rudin-Luria
Director
Trustee → Diretor, 2020
Diretor → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Felton Thomas Jr.
Director
Chair & Community Impact Committee → Chair & Community Investment, 2022
Chair & Community Investment → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George A. Sample
Director
Director → Chair & Hr Committee, 2022
Chair & Hr Committee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Applegate
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard W. Hoby Hanna
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Corlett
Director
Director → Chair & Public Policy Committee, 2021
Chair & Public Policy Committee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith J. Libman
Director
Chair - Audit → Chair & Audit Committee, 2020
Chair & Audit Committee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Martin
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorna Wisham
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maynard A. Buck
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle L. Connell
Director
Director → Vice Chair, Governor & Nominat., 2023
Vice Chair, Governor & Nominat. → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Gareau
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick M. Pastore
Director
Chair & Rd Committee → Chair & Resource Development, 2023
Chair & Resource Development → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul L. Wellener IV
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Hoffman
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan D. Krantz
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward J. Bell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery K. Patterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Caroll
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Obrenski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nabil Chehade
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David B. Miller
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hijar
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jasmin Santana
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenice Contreras
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy D. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kip T Bollin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tomislav Mihaljevic
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
India Birdsong Terry
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Bibb
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Puente
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Matia
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Maki
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Baston
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steffany Larkins
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Morgan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calder Mellino
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cipriano Beredo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Campbell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Janas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fiona Chamber
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonardo Dicosimo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Meder
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miranda Creel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Kompare
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronn Richard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah C Enty
Chief Finance & CFO
CFO → CFO & Vice President Finance, 2021
Vice President Finance & CFO → Chief Finance & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $150K (2025)
Kenneth Surratt
Chief Community Investment & Resource Development
Vice President Community Investment → Chief Committee Investment & Resource, 2024
Chief Committee Investment & Resource → Chief Community Investment & Resource Development, 2025
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$166K (2023) → $188K (2025)
Kristin Popelmayer
Chief Brand Marketing & Communications
Chief Brand Mktg. & Communications → Chief Brand Marketing & Communications, 2025
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$132K (2024) → $144K (2025)
Toi Comer
Vice President Resource Development
New on the 2025 filing
38 hrs/week
$148K (2025)
Ira C. Kaplan
Co-Chair & Strategic Planning
Second Vice Chair → Chair & Second Vice, 2021
Chair & Second Vice → Co-Chair & Strategic Planning, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. David Heller
Co-Chair & Strategic Planning
Trustee → Director, 2020
Director → Co-Chair & Strategic Planning, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Ratner
Vice Chair
Trustee → Chair, Governance & Nominating, 2020
Chair, Governance & Nominating → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Dolan
Immediate Past Chair
Chairman of the Board → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taras G. Szmagala Jr.
Vice Chair, Public Policy & Advocacy Committee
Director → Vice Chair, Policy & Advocacy, 2023
Vice Chair, Policy & Advocacy → Vice Chair, Public Policy & Advocacy Committee, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Ruiz
Secretary
Trustee → Director, 2020
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Grisko
Vice Chair & Community Investment Committee
Director → Vice Chair & Community Investment, 2024
Vice Chair & Community Investment → Vice Chair & Community Investment Committee, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Clayton
Co-Chair & Strategic Planning
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Beedles
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
38 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (67)
- Former: Eric S Gordon (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Ronald B Richard (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Bonnie C Hughes McNee (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel O'Malley (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Karen R Cronin (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Charles Ellsworth (2023–2024) — Director of It
- Former: Aaron Petersal (2019–2023) — Vice President Rd & Operations
- Former: August A. Napoli Jr. (2019–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Delos M. Toby Cosgrove MD (2019–2023) — Chair & Campaign.
- Former: Gregory L Stefani (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Helen Forbes Fields (2019–2023) — Executive Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Len A. Komoroski (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: From 12/2019
- Former: Dan P Walsh Jr. (2023) — Director
- Former: Howard W. Hoby (2023) — Director
- Former: Nichola Krause (2023) — Associate Vice President Info. Technology
- Former: Alex Johnson PhD (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Julianne Gozar (2019–2022) — Vice President Hr & Operations · Filing note: Thru 12/2021
- Former: Marc S Byrnes (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen Stetz (2019–2022) — Director of It
- Former: Thomas W Adler (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: William F Lacey (2019–2022) — Director · Filing note: Thru 322
- Former: Frank G Jackson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joe Dirocco (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: From 919
- Former: William Winans (2020–2022) — Vice President, Brand Strategy & Marketing
- Former: India L Birdsong (2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey K Patterson (2022) — Director
- Former: Charlie Lougheed (2019–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 92020
- Former: David J Enzerra (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Donna M. Sciarappa (2019–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 92020
- Former: Jawanza Karriem Colvin (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Taylor (2019–2021) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Mary Ann Stropkay (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Natoya J Walker Minor (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tanisha Briley (2019–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 92020
- Former: Thomas F Zenty III (2019–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 102020
- Former: Timothy F Wuliger (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Carter L Strang (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 92020
- Former: Nancy Mendez (2020–2021) — Vice President & Community Impact
- Former: Tara E Samstag (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 92020
- Former: Daniel O'Malley EFF (2021) — Director
- Former: David B Miller EFF (2021) — Director
- Former: India L Birdsong eff (2021) — Director
- Former: Karen R Cronin eff (2021) — Director
- Former: Logan Broadbent eff (2021) — Director
- Former: Tomislav Mihaljevic EFF (2021) — Director
- Former: Akram Boutros MD (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 919
- Former: April Siegel-Green (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 919
- Former: Beth E Mooney (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 919
- Former: Christopher Quinn (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 12/2019
- Former: David J Quolke (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 420
- Former: Gerard A Stadler (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 919
- Former: James B Niehaus (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 919
- Former: Jerrold F Wareham (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 919
- Former: John E Skory (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 919
- Former: Kristen DW Morris (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Ogden (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Shibu Joykutty (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 919
- Former: Tony Minor DMin (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 919
- Former: Ann Holt-Wiolland SEE SCH O (2020) — CFO
- Former: Nabil Chehade MDfrom (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert C Helmer PhD (2020) — Director
- Former: Zulma Zabala (2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 12/2019
- Former: Ann Holt-Wiolland (2019) — CFO
- Former: Daniel Mansoor (2019) — Former Vice President Resource Development
- Former: Hilton O. Smith (2019) — Trustee
- Former: The Hon Frank G. Jackson (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Zulma Zabala Jd Mpa (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $403K, to Sharon Sobol Jordan (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 1331 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1854
Phone: (216) 436-2100
Website: https://unitedwaycleveland.org
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Greater Cleveland
How much does United Way of Greater Cleveland give each year?
United Way of Greater Cleveland gave $2.2M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.4M across 18 grants.
What is United Way of Greater Cleveland's typical grant size?
United Way of Greater Cleveland's median grant in 2025 was $112,500, and its average grant was $123,056, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Greater Cleveland that year got $133K on average.
Where does United Way of Greater Cleveland give grants?
United Way of Greater Cleveland gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (15 grants) and Chardon, OH (3 grants).
Does United Way of Greater Cleveland give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Greater Cleveland's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Economic Mobility" (10 grants), "Health Pathways" (5 grants) and "Housing Stability" (3 grants).
Who are United Way of Greater Cleveland's largest grantees?
United Way of Greater Cleveland's largest 2025 grantees include Enterprise Community ($175,000), Lutheran Metropolitian Ministry ($175,000) and Asia Services in Action Inc ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Greater Cleveland?
United Way of Greater Cleveland reported $41.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.7M.
What does United Way of Greater Cleveland fund?
The organization’s mission is to be “Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity.” It says it helps people in crisis, helps people building financial stability avoid crisis, and opens doors to opportunity for people working toward financial security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Greater Cleveland?
United Way of Greater Cleveland has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwaycleveland.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Greater Cleveland's EIN?
United Way of Greater Cleveland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6516654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Richmond, VA
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation funds eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working in health and human services, education, arts and culture, civic and community development, and the environment within its operating area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $1 million, with a median of $5,000; it accepts unsolicited requests during spring and fall cycles.
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
773
Total Given
$16.4M
Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, OH
The Higley Fund supports charitable and educational work through grants made for the benefit of the Cleveland Foundation, including community wellness, disability services, health care, literacy, food distribution, and education. Its 2024 grants ranged from $7,000 to $200,000, with a median of $15,000, and went mostly to Ohio organizations. The profile does not state whether the Higley Fund accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$44.3M
Grants
89
Total Given
$2.1M
The Reinberger Foundation
Cleveland, OH
The Reinberger Foundation funds Ohio nonprofits in education, human services, and arts, culture, and humanities, with a focus on Northeast and Central Ohio, especially Cuyahoga and Franklin counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from $750 to $112,500, with a median of $20,000. It states that it does not accept unsolicited requests, though organizations can submit an online Letter of Inquiry.
Assets
$60.8M
Grants
140
Total Given
$3.5M
Murphy Family Foundation
Solon, OH
The Murphy Family Foundation primarily funds nonprofit programs addressing poverty in greater Cleveland, especially food assistance, shelter, and educational support for disadvantaged people. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000; applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, and the foundation’s application guidelines describe how to apply.
Assets
$6.5M
Grants
83
Total Given
$451K
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.
Assets
$35.5M
Grants
75
Total Given
$2.0M
Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio
Cleveland, OH
Saint Luke’s Foundation supports health equity and the social conditions that shape health, including housing, education, financial stability, food access, and neighborhood development in Cleveland’s Buckeye-Shaker, Woodhill, and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods and across Cuyahoga County. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; staff grants are up to $25,000, community grants up to $6,000, and board grants are typically larger than $25,000.
Assets
$207.1M
Grants
147
Total Given
$7.9M
Third Federal Foundation
Cleveland, OH
Third Federal Foundation funds affordable housing, homeownership, financial literacy, education, and neighborhood revitalization for low- and moderate-income communities, especially in greater Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, Slavic Village in particular, and select Florida markets. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $15,000. It accepts written requests without deadlines, but proposals are invited based on fit; the foundation may request more information before inviting a proposal.
Assets
$28.0M
Grants
101
Total Given
$2.8M
The Swagelok Foundation
Solon, OH
The Swagelok Foundation supports a broad range of charitable, community, education, and public organizations in places where Swagelok associates live and work, primarily in Ohio. In 2025 it made 222 grants totaling about $1.37 million, ranging from $20 to $201,000, with a median grant of $1,905. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$10.4M
Grants
222
Total Given
$1.4M
Community West Foundation
Westlake, OH
Community West Foundation funds basic-needs and health-related services, including food, housing, health care, addiction recovery, refugee and immigrant assistance, disability services, and reentry support in Western Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $1.2 million, with a median of $29,900. Quarterly grants are invitation-only; organizations may introduce themselves by email, but an invitation is not guaranteed.
Assets
$184.1M
Grants
153
Total Given
$8.6M
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