The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
Annual Giving
$5.3M-17% YoY
Grants
178
Median Grant
$12K
Organizations Funded
273
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The mission of The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation is to have a positive impact in the areas where Cleveland-Cliffs operates by partnering with and investing in non-profit organizations that enhance educational opportunities, protect and improve the environment, promote human health, and support vibrant communities.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
In February 2025, Cleveland-Cliffs employees donated more than 415,000 pounds of non-perishable food items during the annual Souper Bowl Food Drive with The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation donating $250,000 to more than 40 organizations working with food insecure individuals and families; Over the last ten years, Cleveland-Cliffs and the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation have committed over $3.4 million dollars to increase high-quality educational opportunities for underserved children in Cleveland; The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation pledged $500,000 of new funding to support Boys and Girls Clubs serving host communities.
How to Apply
The Foundation will offer two grant cycles in 2025. April 4 – LOIs must be submitted by March 21 to be considered at this deadline date. Those who have been invited to submit a full proposal can submit at any time prior to April 4, 2025. September 12 – LOIs must be submitted by August 29 to be consider at this deadline date. Those who have been invited to submit a full proposal can submit at any time prior to September 12.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$5.3M
Grants
178
Median
$12K
States
16
$6.4M
Grants
205
Median
$10K
States
18
$6.8M
Grants
214
Median
$14K
States
16
Grant Size Distribution
$12K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$6K
25th Pctile
$25K
75th Pctile
$800K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $6K and $25K.
Largest Recent Grants
$800K
2024
NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE
DC · GENERAL SUPPORT
$472K
2024
COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND
OH · GENERAL SUPPORT
$460K
2024
American Online Giving Foundation
DE · GENERAL SUPPORT
$175K
2024
UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA
IN · GENERAL SUPPORT
$125K
2024
DUNELAND YMCA INC
IN · GENERAL SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.