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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…

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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…