CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Monsters have announced their spring 2025 grant recipients, awarding $510,000 to 17 nonprofits across northeast Ohio.
Recipients serve communities with focuses on education, food security, wellness & recreation and creating safe spaces for youth.
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Seventeen organizations received funding in the latest grant round
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Monsters awarded $510,000
A second round will open in early fall
In the latest round of funding, recipients of the Cavaliers Community Foundation funds included:
Achievement Centers for Children
Hope Ignites Northeast Ohio
City Mission
City Year
Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
I Am Boundless
LMM
Providence House
Re:Source Cleveland
RePlay for Kids
Syatt
University Settlement
“We are honored to partner with 17 outstanding nonprofits through our 2025 Spring grant cycle. For over 30 years, our foundation has been dedicated to building community partnerships that expand opportunities and address the most pressing needs for youth and families in northeast Ohio,” said Pam Frasco, Executive Director of the Cavaliers Community Foundation and Senior Vice President of Social Impact and Equity. “These spring grantee recipients are true community leaders who work tirelessly to support our community in the most valuable ways. Each organization’s mission and goals align with the Cavaliers Community Foundation, funding programming that is focused on providing the best possible outcomes for our youth. We are grateful for the opportunity to work together to create a bright future.”
Since 1993, the foundation has invested more than $26 million in support of organizations targeting critical resource gaps in the region.
Recipients of the Monsters Community Foundation funds included:
Effective Leadership Academy
FrontLine Service
Humble Design Cleveland
“From youth leadership development to mental health support and housing stability, these partners represent the diverse strengths our neighborhoods and community members need to thrive”, said Ben Adams, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Cleveland Monsters. “Our commitment to supporting these organizations is unwavering, and we’re enthusiastic about the opportunity to help them make a real difference in our region.”
Grants are awarded twice each year with the second grant cycle set for early fall. Organizations interested in being considered for sunding should submit a letter of intent by Sept. 1, 2025.