$200.6M in expenses

The cleveland foundation is a grantmaking organization. Approximately half of the grants authorized in 2024 were directed by the board toward priorities and opportunities identified by communities and residents in cuyahoga, lake and geauga counties. Through our grantmaking, investments and leadership, the foundation responds to immediate needs in the community while also supporting long-term, collaborative efforts to grow our region, create vibrant neighborhoods and connect people to prosperity. Grantmaking toward long-term and immediate impact includes the areas of arts and culture, economic development, education, environment, health, neighborhoods and youth & human services. In addition, support for leadership development and digital excellence.the other half of the grants authorized in 2024 were designated or advised by donors to the cleveland foundation in various trusts, designated funds, donor advised funds, or supporting organizations. These grants further the charitable purposes of the cleveland foundation and are made to other charitable organizations and programs. These grants align with the foregoing program areas.in total, the largest areas of grantmaking in 2024 were education and scholarships (23%), human services (18%), neighborhoods and housing (17%), philanthropic sector (16%), health (12%), arts and culture (10%), environment (3%), and economic development (1%).