Cleveland Indians/Indians Charities

Mission:

The Cleveland Indians are proud to serve the Northeast Ohio community by providing a variety of educational, recreational and humanitarian programs for Tribe fans of all ages. Each program is designed to help improve the quality of life for others, support youth to reach their full potential and foster self-confidence. We embrace the opportunity to be a responsible corporate citizen serving the Greater Cleveland communities. Each year, many youth have the chance to connect with the Cleveland Indians through three strategic community outreach areas - Educational, Recreational and Humanitarian.

Established in 1989, Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC) is a self-sustaining charitable organization that concentrates on creative partnerships with select organizations in the community. Through fundraising, CIC provides the opportunity to jointly create and execute educational and recreational opportunities. These programs help young people learn to play the game of baseball, develop necessary life skills, learn responsibility, and develop confidence to face today's hurdles.

Since 1989, CIC has donated more than $5 million to youth-oriented agencies and organizations of Northeast Ohio. CIC has established relationships with several local organizations that focus on youth education and youth recreation. The following organizations benefit from a continued partnership with CIC:

Cleveland Municipal School System High School Baseball and Softball Programs
Cleveland Baseball Federation, Larry Doby Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Program (RBI)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland
Cleveland State University Minority Athletic Scholarship

The monies donated by CIC have been raised through a variety of fund-raising events. In addition, a significant portion of the total raised came from the generosity of Cleveland Indians players, coaches, front office and corporate partners.

The Cleveland Indians organization and its players have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the youth of Northeast Ohio. It is an opportunity and responsibility we embrace.

Grantmaking Objectives:

Geographic Areas Served:	Northeast Ohio
Revenues:	$851,598
Grants Disbursed:	$588,012
Net Assets:	$683,506

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