The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 31-1284344 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3.8M
Organizations funded154
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MELISSA BENEDICT |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3300, CLEVELAND OH 44114 |
| Phone | 5134252543 |
| Form and materials | THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION'S ONLINE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE VIA OUR WEBSITE https://www.clevelandcliffs.com/sustainability/social/cleveland-cliffs-foundation |
| Deadlines | DEADLINE DATES ARE TYPICALLY MARCH 1, JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | FUNDING PRIORITIES INCLUDE EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $490,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $400,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | General support | $369,388 |
| Duneland YMCA Inc | Chesterton, IN | General support | $125,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | General support | $100,500 |
| Asm Materials Education Foundation | Materials Park, OH | General support | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Fdn Philanthrop | Cleveland, OH | General support | $100,000 |
| Atrium Medical Ctr Foundation | Middletown, OH | General support | $75,000 |
| YMCA of Marquette County | Marquette, MI | General support | $75,000 |
| Great Lakes Historical Society | Toledo, OH | General support | $62,500 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Indiana | Merrillville, IN | General support | $52,500 |
| Beat the Streets Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $50,000 |
| Dearborn Education Foundation | Dearborn, MI | General support | $50,000 |
| Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center Inc | Chesterton, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Indiana | Valparaiso, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| University Hospitals | Cleveland, OH | General support | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $47,579 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Cleveland, OH | General support | $44,000 |
| Middletown Community Foundation | Middletown, OH | General support | $44,000 |
| Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity | Maumee, OH | General support | $40,000 |
| The Metrohealth Foundation Inc | Cleveland, OH | General support | $40,000 |
| Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank | Duluth, MN | General support | $35,000 |
| Spencer County Habitat for Humanity | Rockport, IN | General support | $35,000 |
| Association for Iron & Steel Tec | Warrendale, PA | General support | $34,000 |
| Challenger Learning Center of Nwi | Hammond, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Cleveland, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio | Macedonia, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Marquette City Band Inc | Marquette, MI | General support | $25,000 |
| Providence House | Cleveland, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Cotton Volunteer Fire Department | Cotton, MN | General support | $23,559 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation | Columbus, OH | General support | $22,250 |
| Partners in Education | Toledo, OH | General support | $22,000 |
| The Salvation Army Middletown Corps | Middletown, OH | General support | $20,500 |
| Toledo Zoological Society | Toledo, OH | General support | $20,300 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Evansville | Evansville, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Franciscan Alliance Foundation Inc | Crown Point, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Porter County | Valparaiso, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Lahc Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities | Dearborn, MI | General support | $20,000 |
| Middletown Community Foundation | Middletown, OH | General support | $20,000 |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College Foundation Inc | Owensboro, KY | General support | $20,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | Arlington, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society of Clevela | Cleveland, OH | General support | $20,000 |
| United Way of Richland County | Mansfield, OH | General support | $20,000 |
| Diocesan Council Society of St Vincent de Paul | Marquette, MI | General support | $18,500 |
| Science Olympiad | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | General support | $18,000 |
| Association of Artists and Craftsmen of Porter County | Chesterton, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Children's Hunger Alliance | Columbus, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Playhouse | Cleveland, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Hope House Rescue Mission | Middletown, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Michigan Tech Fund | Houghton, MI | General support | $15,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | North Canton, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Negaunee Historical Society | Negaunee, MI | General support | $15,000 |
| North St Louis Habitat for Humanity | Virginia, MN | General support | $15,000 |
| Opportunity Enterprises | Valparaiso, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Parkesburg Point | Parkesburg, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army Northwest Indiana | Munster, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Moreland Hills, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Zaman International | Inkster, MI | General support | $15,000 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation | Columbus, OH | General support | $14,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 154 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | General Support | $300,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks | Cleveland, OH | General Support | $300,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Cleveland, OH | General Support | $20,000 |
| Open Doors Academy | Cleveland, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,774,625 | 158 |
| 2024 | $5,273,828 | 183 |
| 2023 | $6,423,208 | 222 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349105477
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1284344
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.