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…
David Abbott, president of The George Gund Foundation since 2003, today informed the Board of Trustees that he plans to retire at the end of this year. “It has been an enormous honor to work at…
Nancy Mendez, the director of community impact at United Way of Greater Cleveland, has been named to the Board of Trustees of The George Gund Foundation, becoming the third Cleveland Trustee. Mendez has worked at United…
The George Gund Foundation and the Cleveland Foundation are seeking a facilitator to support The Greater Cleveland Racial Equity & Racial Justice Collaborative, which is forming now. Building on the Movement for Black Lives and in…
The George Gund Foundation awarded more than $18 million at its November board meeting reflecting both increased giving in response to the pandemic and increased focus on the most pressing issues. Those issues – climate change,…
The George Gund Foundation Fellowship provides an opportunity for promising professionals to work inside the Foundation, a philanthropic organization that plays a vital role in supporting the civic life of Greater Cleveland and in various state…
On September 18, 2020 Catherine Gund, Chair, The George Gund Foundation, spoke at the City Club of Cleveland regarding the Foundation’s release of What We Believe. Click here to watch that interview.