Our Impact
The Cleveland Family Foundation is proud to partner with organizations across Southeast Kentucky that are doing the real work of uplifting young people and strengthening communities. These are our grantees.
7
Organizations Funded
$5, 850
Total Granted
2024-2025
Inaugural Grant Cycle
GIRLS PROGRAMS
Girls Supporting Girls
Middlesboro, KY
Girls Supporting Girls hosts free monthly activities and events for young women in Bell County, creating a safe space for connection, growth, and fun. The Cleveland Family Foundation's grant supported programming that participants attend at no cost.
$500 grant · 2025–26
Girls Supporting Girls Valentine's Day event, Middlesboro KY
Girls Leading Girls
Southeast Kentucky
Girls Leading Girls empowers young women through mentorship and leadership development. The Foundation's grant helped expand their programming for youth in underserved communities across the region.
$500 grant · 2025
EmpowerHER Academy of Lexington
Lexington, KY
EmpowerHER Academy served 33 girls through fall and spring programming focused on mentorship, education, and career development. Their strong reporting reflects the impact of consistent, intentional programming for young women.
$500 grant · 2025
SCHOOLS & YOUTH EDUCATION
Middlesboro Independent School District
Middlesboro, KY
As the Foundation's largest single grant, this investment in Middlesboro ISD reflects our commitment to public education in Southeast Kentucky. The grant supports youth programming and educational enrichment for students in the district.
$3,500 grant · 2025-26
Pineville Independent Middle School
Pineville, KY
The Foundation funded a Washington D.C. educational trip for Pineville Middle School students in May 2026, giving young people in rural Kentucky a firsthand look at American history, civics, and their place in it.
$500 grant · 2025-26
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Legacy Lab Leadership Conference, Hazard KY — a partnership with SEKYAAMCC, Mentorship Matters, and the City of Franklin
SE KY African American Museum and Cultural Center
Southeast, KY
SEKYAAMCC is a vital cultural institution preserving and celebrating African American history and heritage in Appalachian Kentucky. The Foundation supported their Student Leadership Conference, bringing together young leaders from across the region.
$350 grant · 2025
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
Southeast, KY
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church has long been a cornerstone of community life in Southeast Kentucky. The Foundation's grant supports their outreach and youth programming efforts rooted in faith, service, and community care.
$500 grant · 2025
Clark County Equity Coalition
Southeast, KY
The Clark County Equity Coalition works to advance fairness and opportunity for youth and families in their community. The Foundation's grant supports their equity-focused programming and community engagement work.
$500 grant · 2025