Callahan Foundation Grant
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foundation
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Overview
Callahan Foundation
The Callahan Foundation is a family foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio that provides support for worthy non-profits to add value to our entire region. Started in 1968 by Francis Joseph “Joe” Callahan and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Callahan, The Callahan Foundation is primarily focused on art and higher education grants, as well as the funding of numerous social service endeavors. The organization awards grants to non-profit organizations, primarily in Northeast Ohio, demonstrating superior entrepreneurial leadership and a track record of value creation.
Callahan Foundation Grant
The Callahan Foundation supports non-profits that demonstrate superior leadership and create value for those in need.
The Callahan Foundation will consider grants for capital projects, general operating support, and project specific funding. A separate allocation will be made to support organizational and leadership development including: strategic planning, succession planning, executive leadership coaching and development, and fundraising leadership and development.
Our current focus is on the following program areas:
* Education with an emphasis on access to higher education and special needs support programs in K-12.
* Social services that emphasize access for disadvantaged populations to healthcare or extended independent living situations.
* Arts organizations with innovative audience engagement and outreach programs.
* Local, cost-effective economic development efforts.
Eligibility
_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._
* The organization awards grants to non-profit organizations, primarily in Northeast Ohio, demonstrating superior entrepreneurial leadership and a track record of value creation.
* Applications will only be accepted from non-profits organizations operating within the following counties: Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Portage, Geauga and Lake.
Ineligibility
* No applications from individuals will be accepted.
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