the U.S. Foreign Service, the CIA, and the private sector, has led the Foundation since 2003. Grantmaking The Cleveland Foundation awards most of its grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Some grants are made to government agencies. Grants support Greater Cleveland projects and programs that benefit its citizens, meet community needs and test new ideas. The foundation generally does not make grants to individuals, for-profit organizations, small businesses, endowment campaigns, annual fundraising or membership drives. The foundation directs two-thirds of its discretionary grant dollars to these priority areas: Arts and Culture Economic and Workforce Development Education the Environment Leadership Development Neighborhood Revitalization and Engagement Youth Development The other one-third is awarded in response to direct requests from the community. In total, the foundation's grantmaking awards approximately $100 million annually. References Organizations based in Cleveland Philanthropy 1914 establishments in Ohio Community foundations based in the United States Non-profit organizations based in Ohio Organizations established in 1914 United States National Medal of Arts recipients