Grants to promote Quality of Life and Culture in Northeast Ohio

The Harry K. and Emma Rosenfeld Fox Charitable Foundation was established in 1959 by Emma Fox, utilizing her family inheritance to create a lasting legacy of community philanthropy. Emma and her husband Harry were longtime residents of Northeast Ohio and were known for their community engagement and local business leadership as owners of the Grabler Manufacturing Company. The Foundation reflects their values and ongoing commitment to the region through a focused charitable giving strategy. The Foundation’s grantmaking is regionally focused, with a strong emphasis on serving communities within Cuyahoga County and its immediate neighbors in Northeast Ohio. It supports nonprofit organizations that advance quality of life and cultural enrichment through programmatic work in four main areas: the arts, education, health, and culture/human services. This broad yet targeted approach enables it to support both longstanding institutions and emerging initiatives that address pressing social issues or promote cultural vitality. Historically, the Foundation has provided support to a diverse set of institutions and community efforts. Notable past recipients include Case Western Reserve University, the Jewish Community Federation, the Interchurch Council of Greater Cleveland, Guidance Matters, and the Hunger Center. These contributions illustrate the Foundation’s dual commitment to established institutions and smaller or start-up nonprofits. Projects that aim to address urgent societal needs or that foster the arts are especially aligned with the Foundation’s mission. In terms of grant structure and expectations, the Foundation offers project-based and general operating support for organizations whose work aligns with its four key interest areas. While no specific grant sizes or award floors/ceilings are mentioned, the historical pattern of giving indicates a range of small to mid-size grants. The Foundation appears particularly interested in supporting programs with community impact and sustainability, though it does not require matching funds as a condition of grant approval. The Foundation does not provide detailed application instructions or open dates for application submission in the publicly available materials. It is not specified whether the Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals, operates on a rolling basis, or maintains fixed deadlines. There are also no contact details such as phone numbers or email addresses published in the current source. This suggests that applicants may need to be invited, or apply through a private or institutional channel. Given its historical record and stated focus, the Harry K. and Emma Rosenfeld Fox Charitable Foundation serves as a consistent philanthropic partner to institutions in Northeast Ohio that are working in education, arts, health, and social service sectors. It continues to support both high-profile organizations and emerging grassroots efforts aimed at improving the regional quality of life.