Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation is a private foundation in Gainesville, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $202,800 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $27,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$202,800
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was up from $197,601 the year before.
2% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $171,500 | 55 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $185,051 | 54 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $197,601 | 51 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $202,800 | 46 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 31 | $153,050 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Community Foundation | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Eagle Ranch | Charitable | $16,500 |
| Northeast Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Young Life Capernaum | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Ung Foundation-Gainesville Inc | Educational | $12,000 |
| Westminister Church | Religious | $11,250 |
| Good News at Noon | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Good News Clinic | Charitable | $6,200 |
| Choices Crisis Pregnancy Center | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Medical Center Auxiliary | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Wounded Warrior National Processing Center | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Canine Assistants | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center Point | Religious | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Georgia Mountain Food Bank | Charitable | $4,300 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hall County | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Gateway House | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Damascus Road International | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Mane Gait Equine Therapy | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Angel House of Georgia | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Elachee Nature Science Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Goizueta Business School Emory University | Educational | $2,000 |
| J'S Place | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Life Management Consulting | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Resound Corp | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sacred Roots Farm | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The ALS Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Arch Foundation University of Ga Law School | Educational | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Education | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of NE Ga | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Leadership Institute | Charitable | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Brenau University | Educational | $1,000 |
| Hop on A Cure Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| International Foundation Neb Hayden | Religious | $1,000 |
| My Sister's Place | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Cleveland
Questions people ask
Does Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation give?
$202,800 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John R Cleveland (Trustee).
What does Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.