We are grateful for the giving spirits of our philanthropic supporters, who have generously assisted us through their commitment, dedication, and financial support, to achieve our collective vision. If you are not a current donor, we hope you will join us in our commitment to regional economic transformation.
Leadership Donors
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 makes existing industries more productive, Ohio Third Frontier creates opportunity through innovation.
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 Richard J. Fasenmyer Foundation The Richard J. Fasenmyer Foundation supports significant, innovative, collaborative efforts in clinical immunology, particularly those that relate to patient support, education and research in the areas of HIV/AIDS and its attendant illnesses; fosters business entrepreneurship and promotes the free enterprise spirit; and encourages economic development in partnership with the arts.
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.
PNC Foundation The PNC Foundation actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of the community, especially those services that assist in the development of preschool children for success in school and life. The PNC Foundation receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE: PNC).
The Surdna Foundation Seeks to foster just and sustainable communities in the United States--communities guided by principles of social justice and distinguished by healthy environments, strong local economies, and thriving cultures.
The Donald and Alice Noble Foundation
Donor Community
- The Abington Foundation
- American Society for Artificial Internal Organs
- Anonymous Northeast Ohio Family
- Baker Hostetler
- Calfee, Halter & Griswold
- The Katherine and Lee Chilcote Foundation
- Cobalt Group
- Geis Companies
- The George W. Codrington Charitable Foundation
- Dix & Eaton
- Dollar Bank Foundation
- The Dominion Foundation
- Zoann Little Dusenbury Fund of the Cleveland Foundation
- The Eaton Charitable Fund
- Ernst & Young
- Fifth Third Bank
- Huntington National Bank
- Jones Day
- The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
- The Lincoln Electric Foundation
- Tim McCarthy
- Mentor Economic Assistance Corporation
- Minority Contractors Business Assistance Program of the Ohio Department of Development
- The David and Lindsay Morgenthaler Foundation
- The Nord Family Foundation
- Oberlin Research Group
- The William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Foundation
- The Parker Hannifin Foundation
- Christopher Sklarin
- Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
- STERIS
- The William and Pamela Summers Family
- Third Federal Foundation
- Thompson Hine
- The Raymond John Wean Foundation
- Ulmer & Berne LLP
We are proud to have 100 percent of our associates and board of directors financially contributing to the organization.
Contact Us to Discuss Your Philanthropic Goals
To explore further opportunities for partnering with JumpStart, please contact Cathy Belk, Chief Operations Officer at 216.363.3417 or email support@jumpstartinc.org.