Women's Giving Circle Grant Program
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Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Women's Giving Circle Grant Program
Overview: The Catholic Community Foundation Women's Giving Circle seeks to invite, inform, and involve women of faith in the charitable, educational, and spiritual work of the Church in Northeast Ohio. Members collectively decide which projects to financially support on an annual basis.
Geographic Scope: Diocese of Cleveland
Membership Levels:
Mission:
Benefits of Membership:
How It Works:
1. Pay annual membership fee ($250 or $500)
2. Your gift is added to the Women's Giving Circle Fund
3. Gather with other members to learn about diocesan ministries and nonprofit needs
4. Together, members decide which projects to support annually
5. Receive invitations to events including Pitch Party and Opening Gathering and Mass
Contact:
2026 Events:
Grant Recipients: 2024 and 2025 lists available
How to Apply
How to Become a Member
1. Online: Join online through the foundation website
2. Mail: Download membership brochure and mail to:
- Catholic Community Foundation
- ATTN: Mary Lou Ozimek
- 1404 E. 9th St.
- Cleveland, OH 44114
Membership Process
1. Pay annual membership fee:
- $500 for women 40 and over
- $250 for women under 40
2. Optionally contribute additional funds to Women's Giving Circle Endowment
3. Participate in annual meetings and voting
4. Members may join at any time
Grant Selection Process (for Organizations)
1. Organizations submit grant applications
2. Women's Giving Circle members learn about nonprofit needs through:
- Opening Gathering and Mass (March)
- Pitch Party presentations (May)
3. Members vote on which projects to support
4. Funding decisions made annually
- Mary Lou Ozimek: (216) 696-6525
- Jessica DiSalvatore: (216) 696-6525
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