Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Grant

Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Summary

The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Cleveland, focusing on creativity, fiscal responsibility, and dynamic leadership. With priorities in arts, education, environment, health, and economic development, the Foundation offers various types of funding, including operating costs and specific projects. Organizations in the Cleveland area are encouraged to apply, although the Foundation does not fund endowments or political subdivisions.

Overview

Mission The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation is a private family Foundation that makes grants to non-profit, charitable organizations in Cleveland. Our mission is to support non-profit organizations that adhere to excellence in their missions, creativity in approach, fiscal responsibility, and dynamic leadership in their service to the community, which ultimately makes a positive impact for the citizens of Cleveland. Strategic Priorities and Types of Support Areas of funding are: Arts & CultureEconomic Development Education Environment Health & Human ServicesJobs/Talent/Skills Types of support considered include general operating, annual funds, and capital campaigns, as well as specific projects that fall within the Foundation's guidelines. Consideration will be given to organizations in the Cleveland area.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not fund endowments, individuals, or political subdivisions.