Mission
The Woodruff Foundation was established in 1986 to enhance, through financial support, the development and delivery of mental health services in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Specifically, the Foundation seeks to fund projects that will foster and enhance:
- the treatment of persons affected by mental disorders and chemical dependency
- educational programs related to mental health
- the coordination of mental health resources in the community
- research into the causes, nature and recurrence of mental illness
Given the rapid changes that are transpiring in local mental health and substance abuse services, the Trustees have adopted the following as high priority areas of interest:
- encouraging the implementation of innovative prevention and treatment programs
- strengthening the effectiveness of existing service delivery systems
Grant Guidelines
The Woodruff Foundation welcomes requests for capital, program and research grants from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, whose goals and objectives are consistent with those of the Foundation. In most cases, the Foundation will not consider requests for general operating support, endowment, scholarships, fellowships, annual fund raising campaigns, or general solicitations for funds. Grants will be awarded on a one year basis. For questions, please contact staff of Foundation Management Services, Inc. at 216-566-1853.
