At Community West Foundation, we believe philanthropy is more than a gift. It’s an investment. Rooted in compassion and guided by our mission, we partner with nonprofit organizations across Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga, and Lorain Counties to provide life-saving support where it’s needed most.

When others look away, we step forward. We fund solutions that restore dignity—filling pantries with food, providing warm clothing, and ensuring critical resources reach those who need them most. With deep connections to trusted nonprofits and a commitment to strategic giving, we empower donors to create lasting impact in the mission areas they are passionate about.

Together, we don’t just meet needs. We illuminate pathways to hope and opportunity.


Why We Do What We Do

We believe every person deserves to be seen, helped and valued. That belief drives us to connect generosity with local nonprofits providing food, shelter, care and opportunity across Cleveland, western Cuyahoga County and Lorain County. We listen to the people closest to the need and fund practical solutions that help our neighbors move forward. Together, we turn dollars into dignity.

$3.1M
in quarterly grants to nonprofits
$2M
in grants to Cleveland Clinic Fairview and Lutheran Hospitals
$780K
in Community Impact Fund grants
$84K
Raised for Socks+, providing essential items for our unhoused neighbors