The George Gund Foundation awarded $16.2 million at its June board meeting to organizations addressing the most pressing issues in Cleveland and Ohio, while also committing to an increased payout of 10 percent in 2021, double…
Marvin Hayes, director of Amare Public Affairs, a progressive public affairs firm, has been named to the Board of Trustees of The George Gund Foundation. Hayes replaces outgoing trustee Mark Joseph, and joins two other Cleveland…
The George Gund Foundation will be partnering with Isaacson, Miller, a leading national executive search firm serving mission-driven organizations, to assist the Board of Trustees in its search for the Foundation’s next president. The successful candidate…
Robert Jaquay, associate director of The George Gund Foundation, will retire at the end of the summer. Bob has spent 25 years with the Foundation, bringing expertise in urban planning, municipal law, and civic affairs. He…
We are excited to announce the launch of The Ohio Climate Justice Fund (OCJF), an emerging initiative that will invest in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) organizations in Ohio, working at the intersection of…
At its recent board meeting, the trustees of The George Gund Foundation awarded $1 million to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District Arts Education Fund in honor of Ann Gund as she stepped down from the Foundation’s…
Alyssa Johnson, current coordinator of service and outreach for student activities at The Ohio State University, has been selected as the 2021-2023 George Gund Foundation Fellow. In her current role, Johnson oversees community service and civic…
The George Gund Foundation awarded more than $7.1 million at its February board meeting, committing again to increased grantmaking in 2021 to address needs arising from the pandemic and pressing community issues. This increased payout follows…