Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio
Accepts applications
Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.8 million in 147 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $350,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.8 million
- Number of grants147
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$207 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.6 million the year before.
51% of its 2024 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 | $7.6 million | 140 | $202 million |
| 2024 | $7.8 million | 147 | $207 million |
How to apply
| Contact | For Questions Contact Kristen Summe 11327 Shaker Blvd Ste 600W, Cleveland, OH 44104 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 431-8010 |
| What to submit | All applications are accepted via online application found at www.saintlukesfoundation.org. Paper copies are not accepted. |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not fund: - individuals - religious organizations for religious or evangelical purposes - projects outside cuyahoga county that do not directly benefit cuyahoga county residents - fundraising events - endowment funds - biomedical research - debt retirement or reduction - funding shortfalls - lobbying - private foundations or public charities with a 509(a)(3), type III., non-functionally integrated designated with the IRS. - organizations that in their constitution, by-laws or practices discriminate against a person or group on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 144 | $7.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $332,500 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burten Bell Carr Development Inc (BBC) | Buckeye community development services 2023-25 | $350,000 |
| Cuyahoga Land Bank Charities | Buckeye/mount pleasant revitalization | $335,000 |
| Village of Healing (Voh) | Village of healing expansion | $333,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Partnership for equitable and resilient communities (perc) | $332,500 |
| The Association of African American Cultural Gardens | African american cultural garden monument project | $300,000 |
| Cleveland Neighborhood Progress Inc (CNP) | Operating support | $250,000 |
| East End Neighborhood House Inc (Eenh) | Eenh capital investment project | $250,000 |
| Environmental Health Watch (Ehw) | Operating support | $250,000 |
| Nupoint Community Development Corporation (Formerly Umdc) | Southeast side capacity building umdc | $250,000 |
| Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (Cmha) | Cmha-woodhill housing stabilization, digital inclusion and cmhapd par programs | $200,000 |
| Environmental Health Watch (Ehw) | Operating support | $175,000 |
| East End Neighborhood House Inc (Eenh) | Eenh submission for new era cleveland community-based violence intervention (cvi) initiatives | $150,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Operating support | $150,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners | Operating support; 2024 renewal | $140,000 |
| Burten Bell Carr Development Inc (BBC) | Purpose built communities community quarterback season 1; 2024 renewal | $133,850 |
| Fairhill Partners | Social purpose real estate program | $125,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association (Gcnca) | Operating support for cleveland votes | $125,000 |
| The Center for Community Solutions (CCS) | Ccs community impact and racial equity journey | $125,000 |
| Esperanza Incorporated | Operating support | $120,000 |
| Neighborhood Leadership Institute (Nli) | Neighborhood leadership training; 2024 renewal | $110,000 |
| Birthing Beautiful Communities | Operating support; 2024 renewal | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio (Bgcneo) | Operating support; 2024 renewal; capacity building grant | $100,000 |
| East 66th Street Services Inc DBA Neighborhood Connections | Neighbor up 2025 & 2024 capacity building add-on | $100,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC) | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Increased access of food resources for partners and residents of the saint lukes service area; 2024 renewal | $100,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corp (Lisc) | Lisc cleveland heirs property resolution program | $100,000 |
| Policy Matters Ohio | Operating support; 2024 renewal + capacity building add-on | $100,000 |
| Thea Bowman Center | Operating support | $100,000 |
| United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc (Ubf) | Operating support; 2024 renewal | $100,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University (Cwru) | Youth justice collaborative in cuyahoga county | $96,000 |
| Balance Point Studios | Murals in mt. Pleasant + capacity building add-on | $92,500 |
| Centers for Families and Children | Improving outcomes in buckeye-woodland: wraparound support for harvey rice school families; 2024 renewal | $92,500 |
| Undivided Cleveland | Clean home lead safe; capacity building add on | $85,500 |
| Jordan Community Resource Center (Jordan CRC) | The oasis in the city mt. Pleasant | $75,000 |
| Providence House | East campus family preservation services launch; 2024 renewal | $75,000 |
| See You at the Top (Syatt) | Operating support; 2024 renewal | $75,000 |
| United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc (Ubf) | 2024 futureland fellows and conference | $75,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Cleveland | Strategic advancement of policy and advocacy initiatives; 2024 renewal | $75,000 |
| A Vision of Change Inc (Avoc) | Avoc's community health home: mobilizing chw's for a deeper integration into community; 2024 renewal | $65,000 |
| The Phe'be Foundation | Community wealth phase up - rate of return; 2024 renewal; 2024 capacity building grant | $65,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy L Tramble Sr
- Emily Drake Termed 112024
- Jawanza Colvin
- Patrick Kanary
- Terry Allan
- Kathryn Bryan
- Ronnie Dunn
- Jeffrey K Patterson
- Janus Small
- Catherine O'Malley Kearney
- Khalilah Worley-Billy
- Ken Lurie
- Shaleika Vargas
- Zulma Zabala
- Robert Fischer
Questions people ask
Does Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio give?
$7.8 million in tax year 2024, across 147 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy L Tramble Sr (President and Ceo), Emily Drake Termed 112024 (Vice Chair), Jawanza Colvin (Vice Chair) and Patrick Kanary (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, environment and conservation and health.