How much funding does Distinguished Emeritus Award provide?

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When is the deadline for Distinguished Emeritus Award?

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How often is Distinguished Emeritus Award offered?

Distinguished Emeritus Award runs on an annual cycle.

Distinguished Emeritus Award

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Must have Cleveland Clinic Emeritus Status
Need not be graduates of Cleveland Clinic training program
Nominees can be recognized posthumously
Cleveland Clinic enterprise-wide

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Current members of Alumni Association Board of Directors are not eligible

Overview

Program Overview: Award established in 2022 to recognize exemplary leadership, scholarly work, service, research and/or teaching at Cleveland Clinic.

Purpose

Acknowledge individuals with Cleveland Clinic Emeritus Status who have consistently exhibited outstanding dedication to advancing Cleveland Clinic's mission throughout their careers.

Eligibility

Must have Cleveland Clinic Emeritus Status
Need not be graduates of Cleveland Clinic training program
Nominees can be recognized posthumously
Current members of Alumni Association Board of Directors are not eligible

Award Details

Framed certificate
Highlighted in Alumni Connection Magazine
Recognized at annual Fall Alumni Association Awards Reception

Selection Criteria

Exemplary leadership
Scholarly work
Service to Cleveland Clinic
Research contributions
Teaching excellence

Geographic Scope

Cleveland Clinic enterprise-wide

Contact Information

Phone: 800.444.3664

Selection Process

Not open for public nomination
Honorees selected and voted upon by Nominating Committee in collaboration with Enterprise Chief of Staff
Nominating Committee chaired by Immediate Past-President of Alumni Association Board and includes Enterprise Chief of Staff

What The Cleveland Clinic Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 100
Total given: $41.59M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,125–$28.8M

By dollars: Ohio 96%, Florida 2%, Texas <1%. Top recipient cities: Cleveland, OH; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Stuart, FL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
47% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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