The George Gund Foundation
Annual Giving
$29.8M
Grants
334
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
338
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Foundation Overview
Mission
A nonprofit institution with the sole purpose of contributing to human well-being and the progress of society. The Foundation funds programs that enhance our understanding of the physical and social environment and increase our ability to cope with its changing requirements.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Recent grants include $200,000 to Say Yes Cleveland Scholarship Fund (part of $94.5M raised toward $125M goal), $250,000 over two years to Enlightened Solutions for Black women empowerment. Foundation has awarded over $945 million total, with recent meetings awarding $4.7M and $14.7M.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online through new portal (changed July 2025). All applicants must create new login. Contact grants team at 216.241.3114 for assistance. Required fields must be completed and attachments provided to submit.
Does Not Fund
Capital grants limited to Greater Cleveland nonprofits seeking LEED certification for construction/renovation projects. Geographic restrictions apply to capital funding.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$29.8M
Grants
334
Median
$50K
States
15
$29.6M
Grants
327
Median
$50K
States
17
$40.7M
Grants
346
Median
$60K
States
18
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$25K
25th Pctile
$94K
75th Pctile
$2.8M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $25K and $94K.
Largest Recent Grants
$2.8M
2024
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
OH · LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY
$2.0M
2024
FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS INC
MD · RETINAL DEGENERATIVE DISEASE RESEARCH
$1.2M
2024
CLEVELAND NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS
OH · OPERATING SUPPORT
$1.0M
2024
OHIO PROGRESSIVE COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION FUND
OH · OPERATING SUPPORT
$650K
2024
ENERGY FOUNDATION
CA · OHIO KEY STATES PROGRAM
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.