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 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.
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.
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
David T. Morgenthaler
Dix & Eaton
The Dominion Foundation
The Donald and Alice Noble Foundation
The Eaton Corporation
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Fifth Third Bank
FirstEnergy
Forest City Enterprises
The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust
The GAR Foundation
The George W. Codrington Foundation
Huntington Bank
Jones Day
JumpStart’s Board of Directors
100% of JumpStart associates
The Key Foundation
The Lincoln Electric Foundation
National City Corporation, now a part of PNC
Parker Hannifin Foundation
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
STERIS
Thompson Hine
The William & Pamela Summers Family
To explore further opportunities for partnering with JumpStart, please contact John Dearborn, Chief Development Officer at 216.363.3427 or email support@jumpstartinc.org.