Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $487,063 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$487,063
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was down from $563,929 the year before.
41% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $519,508 | 25 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $563,929 | 29 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $487,063 | 22 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 20 | $451,063 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $26,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Metropolitan School District | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | General operating support | $100,000 |
| City of Cleveland | Maintenance and upkeep of baseball fields | $33,063 |
| Pitcch in Foundation | General operating support | $26,000 |
| Cleveland State University | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Positive Coaches Alliance | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Achievement Centers for Children | General operating support | $8,000 |
| B Buzz Baseball League | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Empower Sports | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Jardin 4 Life Inc (Roberto Clemente League) | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Maple Heights Boys League | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Miracle League of Lake County | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Near West Recreation Center Ohio City Incorporated | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Old Brooklyn Area Little League Oball | General operating support | $8,000 |
| West Denison Baseball Leagues Inc | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Baseball Heritage Museum | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Alliance-Marlington Girls Softball Association | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Berea Baseball Association Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Conneaut Local Youth Organization | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Plymouth Shiloh Youth Sports | General operating support | $5,000 |
| West Akron Baseball League | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Maplewood Cle Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Dolan
- Robert Dibiasio
- Erica Chambers
- Rick Manning
- Paul Gillespie
- Josh Gibson
- Matthew Grimes
- Jaredd Flynn
Questions people ask
Does Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc give?
$487,063 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Dolan (Chairman), Robert Dibiasio (President), Erica Chambers (Treasurer) and Rick Manning (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.