The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 31-1284344 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $9.1M
- Grants reported
- 332
- Median grant
- $10K
- Future commitments
- $1.2M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 154 | $3.8M |
| 2024 | 178 | $5.3M |
Where The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $800K |
| COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $490K |
| COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $472K |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $459.9K |
| NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $400K |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $369.4K |
| UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA | VALPARAISO, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $175K |
| DUNELAND YMCA INC | CHESTERTON, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $125K |
| DUNELAND YMCA INC | CHESTERTON, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $125K |
| FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST INDIANA | MERRILLVILLE, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $104K |
| GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $100.5K |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC FDN PHILANTHROP | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $100K |
| GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $100K |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC FDN PHILANTHROP | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $100K |
| ASM MATERIALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION | MATERIALS PARK, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $100K |
| ASM MATERIALS EDUCATION | MATERIALS PARK, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $100K |
| INDIANA DUNES ENVIRONMENTAL | CHESTERTON, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $80K |
| YMCA OF MARQUETTE COUNTY | MARQUETTE, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $75K |
| YMCA OF MARQUETTE COUNTY | MARQUETTE, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $75K |
| ATRIUM MEDICAL CTR FOUNDATION | MIDDLETOWN, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $75K |
| MAUMEE VALLEY HABITAT FOR | MAUMEE, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $75K |
| UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA | VALPARAISO, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $75K |
| GREAT LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY | TOLEDO, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $62.5K |
| GREAT LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY | TOLEDO, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $62.5K |
| THE SALVATION ARMY MIDDLETOWN | MIDDLETOWN, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $55K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- MELISSA BENEDICT
- Address
- 200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3300 CLEVELAND, OH, 44114
- Phone
- 5134252543
- Deadlines
- DEADLINE DATES ARE TYPICALLY MARCH 1, JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 1
- Application materials
- THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION'S ONLINE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE VIA OUR WEBSITE https://www.clevelandcliffs.com/sustainability/social/cleveland-cliffs-foundation
- Restrictions
- FUNDING PRIORITIES INCLUDE EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.
Application information: https://www.clevelandcliffs.com/sustainability/social/cleveland-cliffs-foundation
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.