Cleveland Browns Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$4.1M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
74
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Cleveland Browns Foundation?
Cleveland Browns Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by NFL Foundation Inc ($3.2M), Inspire Brands Foundation Inc ($522K), The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.1M in grants to Cleveland Browns Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFL Foundation Inc | $3,219,661 | 52 | 2019–2025 |
| Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | $522,260 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Burlington Stores Charitable Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $35,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund Inc | $31,988 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $30,765 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| American Electric Power Foundation | $24,940 | 1 | 2023 |
| USA Football Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $9,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Deshaun Watson Foundation | $7,037 | 1 | 2025 |
| R & R Foundation | $4,500 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2019) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.1M.
What grants has Cleveland Browns Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NFL Foundation Inc | General Support | $983,000 |
| 2025 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | USA Football Inc | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION GRANTS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Deshaun Watson Foundation | GENERAL | $7,037 |
| 2024 | Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | Mission Support | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Burlington Stores Charitable Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | NFL Foundation Inc | MAN OF THE YEAR GRANTS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | NFL Foundation Inc | MAN OF THE YEAR GRANTS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Players Philanthropy Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE. | $31,988 |
| 2024 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | NFL Foundation Inc | CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION GRANTS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | NFL Foundation Inc | CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS | $17,500 |
| 2024 | NFL Foundation Inc | CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $12,692 |
| 2024 | NFL Foundation Inc | SPECIAL CONSIDERATION AND OTHER | $10,000 |
| 2024 | NFL Foundation Inc | CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $3,500 |
| 2023 | NFL Foundation Inc | NFL CLUB MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | Mission Support | $100,000 |
| 2023 | NFL Foundation Inc | NIKE YOUTH FOOTBALL GRANT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | NFL Foundation Inc | NFL CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS | $31,000 |
| 2023 | NFL Foundation Inc | NFL CLUB MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | American Electric Power Foundation | Columbus Crew Community Season Tickets | $24,940 |
| 2023 | NFL Foundation Inc | NFL CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | NFL Foundation Inc | NFL CLUB MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2023 | NFL Foundation Inc | NFL CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | NFL Foundation Inc | DIGITAL DIVIDE GRANT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | NFL Foundation Inc | NFL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH OF THE WEEK | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $11,859 |
Showing 30 most recent of 74 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Cleveland Browns Foundation?
Cleveland Browns Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by NFL Foundation Inc ($3.2M), Inspire Brands Foundation Inc ($522K), The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.1M in grants to Cleveland Browns Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Cleveland Browns Foundation's largest funder?
NFL Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Cleveland Browns Foundation, with $3.2M across 52 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Cleveland Browns Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.1M in grants to Cleveland Browns Foundation across 74 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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