ADDRESSING THE SOCIAL DRIVERS OF HEALTH

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland is a community-based funder committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved by addressing the social drivers of health. These include the areas of health, education and social services. The Foundation primarily serves Cleveland's Central neighborhood.

Who We Are

Grantmaking Returns in 2026

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland paused external grantmaking at the end of 2024 as leadership transitions happened at the Foundation and the Sisters of Charity Health System. This pause provided the opportunity to determine the best way to serve the community moving forward, so we could continue carrying on the inspiring legacy and mission of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine.

Funding Inquiries

All funding inquiries should start with a letter of inquiry (LOI). To remain responsive to community needs that align with the Foundation’s mission, we accept LOI forms for grants on a rolling basis through our online grantmaking portal.

What We Fund

We welcome eligible non-profit organizations serving Cleveland’s Central neighborhood to complete the LOI form. If the organization and request align with the Foundation’s mission and guidelines, we will then invite them to complete a full application.

By the numbers

750+ GRANTEES

$75 million DIRECT SUPPORT

$150+ million LEVERAGED INVESTMENTS

30 YEARS

Since 1996, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland has sought to increase the community’s ability to improve the lives of people living in poverty in the spirit of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. We work with grantees to evaluate outcomes and share knowledge with the community, advocate for systemic change, and represent the unique needs of the people we serve through community-wide collaborations and partnerships.