We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the giving spirit of our philanthropic supporters, who have generously assisted us through their commitment, dedication and financial support to achieve our collective vision. Because of them, JumpStart is able to accelerate the progress of high potential, early-stage businesses, while striving to create a more prosperous future for Northeast Ohio.
If you are not a current donor, we hope you will join us with your commitment to our region’s economic transformation.
The Burton D. Morgan Foundation. The mission of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation is to strengthen the free enterprise system by investing in organizations and institutions that foster the entrepreneurial spirit.

The Cleveland Foundation. The Cleveland Foundation improves the lives of Greater Clevelanders now and for generations to come by building community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership on vital issues.
COSE. COSE is Northeast Ohio’s largest small business support organization and provides cost-effective group purchasing programs, advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues, and networking and educational resource to help the region’s small businesses maintain their independence and grow.
The Economic Development Administration. The Economic Development Administration’s mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.
The FirstEnergy Foundation. The FirstEnergy Foundation's contributions to local nonprofit organizations help strengthen the social and economic fabric of our communities. Funded solely by FirstEnergy, the Foundation extends the corporate philosophy of providing community support.
Forest City Enterprises Charitable Foundation, Inc.
The Fund for our Economic Future. The Fund for Our Economic Future unites philanthropy in Northeast Ohio to strengthen the region's economic competitiveness through grantmaking, research and civic engagement.
The Greater Cleveland Partnership. As an association of business members, the Greater Cleveland Partnership mobilizes private-sector leadership, expertise, and resources to create jobs and leverage investment to improve the economic vitality of the region.
KeyBank Foundation. KeyBank Foundation, through its civic programs, corporate contributions, and volunteerism supports organizations that foster economic self-sufficiency, principally where KeyBank operates.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation promotes excellence in journalism worldwide and invests in the vitality of 26 U.S. communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers.
The National City Corporation Charitable Foundation, now PNC Foundation. As one of the largest corporate entities in every region of their footprint, National City is committed to fulfilling their responsibility as a community partner – finding and sustaining solutions for positive change. By collaborating with a range of agencies and providing lending power through theirr Community Development Corporation (CDC) and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) they catalyze positive community changes.
The Donald and Alice Noble Foundation.
Ohio Third Frontier. Ohio Third Frontier is committed to expanding Ohio’s technological strengths and promoting commercialization that leads to economic prosperity throughout Ohio. Designed to build world-class research programs, nurture early-stage companies, and foster technology development that make existing industries more productive, Ohio Third Frontier creates opportunity through innovation.
Baker Hostetler
Calfee, Halter and Griswold
The Charter One Foundation
The Chilcote Foundation
The David and Lindsay Morgenthaler Foundation
Dix & Eaton
- Dollar Bank
The Dominion Foundation
The Eaton Charitable Fund
- Ernst & Young
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Fifth Third Bank
The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust
The GAR Foundation
The George W. Codrington Foundation
Huntington National Bank
Jones Day
100% of JumpStart’s Associates
100% of JumpStart's Board of Directors
The Lincoln Electric Foundation
- The Nord Family Foundation
- Oberlin Research Group
The Parker Hannifin Foundation
- The Raymond John Wean Foundation
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
STERIS Corporation
Thompson Hine
The William & Pamela Summers Family
To explore further opportunities for partnering with JumpStart, please contact John Dearborn, President at 216.363.3427 or email support@jumpstartinc.org.