The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
Accepts applications
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.2 million in 154 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $490,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.2 million
- Number of grants154
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$490,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.0 million the year before.
50% 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 | $5.8 million | 205 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 178 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $3.2 million | 154 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Melissa Benedict 200 Public Square Suite 3300, Cleveland, OH 44114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 425-2543 |
| What to submit | 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 67 | $1.8 million |
| Indiana | 31 | $599,250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $401,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $369,388 |
| Michigan | 12 | $270,500 |
| Minnesota | 15 | $140,108 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $111,500 |
| Illinois | 6 | $41,500 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $20,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Now Greater Cleveland | General support | $490,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | General support | $400,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | General support | $369,388 |
| Duneland YMCA Inc | General support | $125,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | General support | $100,500 |
| Asm Materials Education Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Fdn Philanthrop | General support | $100,000 |
| Atrium Medical Ctr Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| YMCA of Marquette County | General support | $75,000 |
| Great Lakes Historical Society | General support | $62,500 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Indiana | General support | $52,500 |
| Beat the Streets Cleveland | General support | $50,000 |
| Dearborn Education Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Indiana | General support | $50,000 |
| University Hospitals | General support | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | General support | $47,579 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | General support | $44,000 |
| Middletown Community Foundation | General support | $44,000 |
| Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity | General support | $40,000 |
| The Metrohealth Foundation Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank | General support | $35,000 |
| Spencer County Habitat for Humanity | General support | $35,000 |
| Association for Iron & Steel Tec | General support | $34,000 |
| Challenger Learning Center of Nwi | General support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | General support | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio | General support | $25,000 |
| Marquette City Band Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Providence House | General support | $25,000 |
| Cotton Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $23,559 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation | General support | $22,250 |
| Partners in Education | General support | $22,000 |
| The Salvation Army Middletown Corps | General support | $20,500 |
| Toledo Zoological Society | General support | $20,300 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Evansville | General support | $20,000 |
| Franciscan Alliance Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Porter County | General support | $20,000 |
| Lahc Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities | General support | $20,000 |
| Middletown Community Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anna P Ediger
- Charles T Walker
- James D Graham
- Melissa J Benedict
- Patrick M Bloom
- Traci L Forrester
- Kimberly A Floriani
- Marissa C Alfano
Questions people ask
Does The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadline dates are typically march 1, june 1 and september 1.
How much does The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2025, across 154 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anna P Ediger (Secretary (Ending 12/8/25); Trustee), Charles T Walker (Treasurer), James D Graham (Chairman & Trustee) and Melissa J Benedict (Executive Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.