Celebrating Excellence in the Arts
Annual Fund
Your Support Makes a Difference
For nearly 60 years, the Cleveland Arts Prize has recognized and honored artists who have significantly impacted our community. Your support is vital in sustaining our mission and ensuring that artists in Northeast Ohio continue to be celebrated and supported.
100% Tax-Deductible Donations
Donations to our Annual Fund Campaign are 100% tax-deductible. Every contribution, regardless of size, directly influences the monetary awards we provide to emerging, mid-career, and lifetime artists. Your generosity helps us maintain the tradition of excellence and recognition.
Donate through Your Donor-Advised Funds
Support the Cleveland Arts Prize through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) and make a lasting impact on the arts community. As a qualifying charitable organization, we welcome contributions from your DAF, offering you a strategic and tax-efficient way to give.
Consult with your financial advisor to explore the benefits of donating through a Donor-Advised Fund and how your generosity can help sustain and celebrate artistic excellence in Northeast Ohio.
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Ways to Donate
Donate Online:
Easily contribute through our secure online donation platform here.
Print and Mail:
Prefer to send a check? Print and mail our donation form here.
Together, we can invest in the future of the arts and the talented individuals who enrich our lives. Your support truly makes a difference. For more information, please contact us at info@clevelandartsprize.org.
Sponsors & Advertising Opportunities
Partner with Us
The Cleveland Arts Prize invites businesses and organizations to partner with us in celebrating and supporting the vibrant arts community in Northeast Ohio. By becoming a sponsor or advertising with us, you will not only promote your brand but also contribute to the recognition and encouragement of artistic excellence in our region.
Award Sponsorship
Directly contribute to the monetary awards given to esteemed artists.
Event Sponsorship
Gain visibility at our high-profile events, including award ceremonies, exhibitions, and galas.Advertising Opportunity
Feature your ad in our event programs distributed to attendees at our major events.
Join Our Community
Partnering with the Cleveland Arts Prize as a sponsor or advertiser not only enhances your brand’s visibility but also demonstrates your commitment to supporting the arts.
For more information on sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact us at info@clevelandartsprize.org. Together, we can continue to honor and support the talented artists who enrich our lives and community.
Leaving a Legacy
What is the Cleveland Arts Prize Annual Artist Prize Fund of the Cleveland Foundation?
The Cleveland Arts Prize Annual Artist Prize Fund, administered by the Cleveland Foundation, offers a percentage of continuous financial support to the Cleveland Arts Prize for its annual awards recognizing outstanding artists. This fund is carefully managed by the Cleveland Foundation to optimize returns on investment and ensure responsible financial growth. A small percentage of the fund is allocated annually to assist with the needs of the Cleveland Arts Prize. The remainder of the assets are reinvested to safeguard against inflation and to address future organizational requirements.
Contributors to the Artist Prize Fund play a crucial role in helping to support the Cleveland Arts Prize’s mission of recognizing top-tier artists in Northeast Ohio. Through the generosity of our donors, in conjunction with our collaboration with the Cleveland Foundation, CAP gains financial stability, enabling us to concentrate on our core objectives. Donors have access to a range of giving options within the fund, allowing them to align their philanthropic aspirations with our mission.
How can YOU help Cleveland Arts Prize by supporting its organizational fund at the Cleveland Foundation?
GIVING NOW
GIVING IN THE FUTURE
Bequests – A bequest to the Artist Prize Fund is one of the most essential ways to provide a future gift to benefit CAP. The Cleveland Foundation can coordinate with your legal professional to discuss specific bequest language for inclusion in your will or trust.
Life Insurance Policies – Life insurance policies can become an excellent tool to support CAP. There are a number of different ways to structure such a gift. The Cleveland Foundation can work with you and your professional advisors to review these options and select the best choice based on your unique circumstances.
Your gift can have an impact on the lives of artists for generations to come. Please consider how you might create a legacy through the Cleveland Arts Prize Annual Artist Prize Fund of the Cleveland Foundation.
For more information, please contact Effie Nunes, Executive Director at 330.283.2713 or etnunes@clevelandartsprize.org or the Cleveland Foundation Advancement team at 216-685-2006.
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Contribute to the Endowment
Sustaining Excellence for Future Generations
The Cleveland Arts Prize Endowment Fund is crucial in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our mission to recognize and support artistic excellence in Northeast Ohio. By contributing to our endowment, you help secure a stable financial foundation that allows us to continue honoring and promoting talented artists for years to come.
For more information, please contact us at info@clevelandartsprize.org.
Ways to Contribute
You can contribute to the Cleveland Arts Prize Endowment Fund in various ways, ensuring your gift has a lasting impact:
- Martha Joseph Fund (CAP Operating Fund): Support the ongoing operations and initiatives of the Cleveland Arts Prize.
- Endowment Fund for the Prizes: Directly contribute to the monetary awards given to our esteemed artists.
Benefits of Endowment Contributions
- Sustainability: Your contribution helps provide a steady source of funding, ensuring the longevity of our programs and awards.
- Legacy: Leave a lasting legacy by supporting the arts and future generations of artists.
- Recognition: Endowment contributors are recognized for their generosity and commitment to the arts.
History
Established in 1985 under the leadership of Martha Joseph, our endowment was created through the generosity of several foundational donors, including:
- The Lucile and Robert H. Gries Charity Fund
- The George Gund Foundation
- Kulas Foundation
- The Treuhaft Fund of the Cleveland Foundation