The George Gund Foundation
Accepts applications
The George Gund Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $29.8 million in 334 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$29.8 million
- Number of grants334
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.8 million
- Assets$596 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $29.6 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29.6 million | 327 | $535 million |
| 2024 | $29.8 million | 334 | $596 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Online Application Only Via Website Wwwgundfoundationorg, Cleveland, OH 44115 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 241-3114, info@gundfdn.org |
| What to submit | Proposals should include the following: organizational background, project description, project budget, and organizational budget. Required supporting documents include: list of current trustees, most recent audited financial statements. Arts organizations working with smu dataarts should submit the george gund foundation report available at smu dataarts. Applicants are asked to provide insight into their thoughts and actions around climate change, inequality and racial equity, and threats to democracy. Applicants with questions about grant application procedures should call the foundation at 216.241.3114. See statement 21 for more information. |
| Deadlines | 3/15 (for summer meeting); 7/15 (for fall meeting); and 11/15 (for winter/spring meeting). |
| Restrictions | Grant application guide available on the website at www.gundfoundation.org. See statement 21 for additional grant program information, including the foundation's funding priorities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The George Gund Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 265 | $23.1 million |
| Maryland | 3 | $2.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 23 | $1.9 million |
| California | 7 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $432,400 |
| New York | 10 | $335,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $175,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $135,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $103,300 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University Foundation | Living learning community | $2.8 million |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc | Retinal degenerative disease research | $2.0 million |
| Cleveland Neighborhood Progress | Operating support | $1.2 million |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund | Operating support | $1.0 million |
| Energy Foundation | Ohio key states program | $650,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy democracy fund | $500,000 |
| Ohio Environmental Council | Operating support | $440,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | College access advising services, scholarships, and retention services for cleveland metropolitan school district students. | $400,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association | Cleveland votes operating support | $366,000 |
| Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County | Pre4cle operating support | $350,000 |
| County of Cuyahoga | First call cuyahoga. | $300,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Cleveland | Operating support | $300,000 |
| The Centers | Syringe exchange program and integrated health and wellness. | $275,000 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Operating support | $270,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Wade park community engagement center. | $250,000 |
| City Club of Cleveland | Guardians of free speech capacity grant. | $250,000 |
| Downtown Cleveland Alliance | Operating support | $250,000 |
| Union Miles Development Corp | Southeast expansion | $250,000 |
| Young Latino Network | Operating support | $250,000 |
| Ohio Voice | Operating support | $236,388 |
| Assembly for the Arts | Operating support. | $200,000 |
| Cleveland Social Venture Partners | Operating support. | $200,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | Say yes cleveland title iv-e consultant study. | $200,000 |
| County of Cuyahoga | Senior climate advisor position. | $200,000 |
| United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc | Cleveland branch NAACP. | $200,000 |
| WFL Collective | 9410 hough project. | $200,000 |
| Ohio Voice | Opawl-building aapi feminist leadership in ohio. | $175,000 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund | Operating support. | $169,722 |
| Citizens Utility Board of Ohio | Operating support. | $150,000 |
| Cleveland International Film Festival Inc | Operating support. | $150,000 |
| Cleveland State University Foundation | Organizational resilience and financial stability plan. | $150,000 |
| County of Cuyahoga | Justice and health equity opportunities | $150,000 |
| Ohio Voice | Honesty for ohio education operating support. | $150,000 |
| Ohio Women's Alliance | Operating support. | $150,000 |
| One Fair Wage Inc | Operating support and the cleveland high road kitchens program. | $150,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Industrial heartland trails coalition and midwest office operating support. | $150,000 |
| West Creek Conservancy | Operating support. | $150,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Operating support. | $150,000 |
| Institute for Conservation Leadership | Operating support. | $145,000 |
| Bike Cleveland | Operating support. | $130,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony Richardson
- Ann Mullin
- Nancy Mendez
- Margaret Bernstein
- Marvin Hayes
- Zachary Gund
- Catherine Gund
- Anna Traggio
- Lara Gund
- Geoffrey Gund
- Tyler Gund
Questions people ask
Does The George Gund Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 3/15 (for summer meeting); 7/15 (for fall meeting); and 11/15 (for winter/spring meeting)..
How much does The George Gund Foundation give?
$29.8 million in tax year 2024, across 334 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The George Gund Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anthony Richardson (President), Ann Mullin (Executive Vice President), Nancy Mendez (Vice Chair, Trustee) and Margaret Bernstein (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The George Gund Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.