Philanthropy

Photo Bob Perkoski

Like other industrial cities around the turn of the 20th century, Cleveland prospered and grew rapidly, earning many of its residents handsome nest eggs. Fortunately for future Clevelanders, wealthy industrialists like John D. Rockefeller, Jephta Wade and Sam Mather made a habit of digging deep to give back to their community. Generous contributions by them and people like them lead to the creation of the Metroparks system, Cleveland Orchestra, PlayhouseSquare and numerous other enduring regional assets.

Since its inception in the early 1900s, the Cleveland Foundation � the nation's first community foundation � has given away over a $1 billion. Today, organizations like the George Gund Foundation, Cleveland Foodbank, and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland join numerous other nonprofits in the task of making life better for the residents of Northeast Ohio. Beneficiaries include organizations in the fields of higher education, medicine, arts and culture, and economic development.

Philanthropy Features

ideas worth spreading: tedxcle hopes to light a fire under our collective behinds

Erin O'Brien Thursday, March 14, 2013

As TEDxCLE blazes into its fourth year beneath the banner "Bonfire//Ignite," Clevelanders once again have responded with unfettered enthusiasm. This year's event, which will be held Thursday, March 21 at the Cleveland Museum of Art, sold all 700 tickets in 24 minutes. Here's a preview of the action.

market recovery: community rallies around west side market after fire

Karin Connelly Thursday, February 07, 2013

As news of the fire at the West Side Market spread, the Cleveland community was in disbelief. And then it got to helping. While untold amounts of food and product were lost, and 100s of employees continue to go without work, scores of loyal shoppers and fans are doing everything they can to ease the pain.

q & a: kevin robinette, architect on imperial ave. memorial project

Douglas J. Guth Thursday, January 17, 2013

It's been more than three years since the bodies of 11 women were discovered on Imperial Avenue. The home of convicted serial killer Anthony Sowell has since been demolished, but the empty lot will soon see a memorial project thanks to a grassroots group that includes architect Kevin Robinette.

creative workforce grants support artists while transforming 'rust belt' into 'artist belt'

Lee Chilcote Thursday, January 10, 2013

Each year in Cuyahoga County, 20 fortunate artists are awarded $20,000 Creative Workforce Fellowship grants to pursue their art, which often takes a back seat to more pressing needs. The fellowships also help to brand the region to outsiders as an artist-friendly place to live.

thinking outside the box is easy at multi-million dollar invention center think[box]

Diana Simeon Thursday, October 18, 2012

When Case's think[box] is completed, it will be one of largest university-based invention centers in the world, bigger even than Stanford's d. school, MIT's Fab Lab, or Rice's Design Kitchen. It’s a venture that has the potential to play a major role in spurring innovation in the region, say local educators and entrepreneurs.

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