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PNC Bank has long been a supporter of UBF programs. Since

2016 they have contributed $200,000 to support the Richmond

Heights Coders program.

• The Cleveland Foundation awarded $50,000 to the Khnemu
In addition, the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation made a Foundation to support the development of the Organizing Out

generous $100,000 donation to help launch the Cleveland Black of Crime and Organizing Out of Trauma curricula.

Equity and Humanity Fund.

“The next step for UBF is to take the information we’ve been
Recognizing UBF’s proven track record of fiscal responsibility,

additional funding organizations have made UBF their fiscal exposed to, and the support we’ve been given, and reach out

sponsor for grant initiatives. But UBF does more than just to other organizations, not only within Greater Cleveland, but

handle the money. We partner with grantees, providing counseling, wherever it’s needed in the U.S,” says Lipscomb.

technical support and best practices for helping them assure their

sustainability and build their capacity. This year, UBF took on the Fortunately, UBF has a plan. We are intentional about

responsibilities of fiscal sponsorship for: building awareness, expanding capacity and achieving
impact We are comfortable raising the hard questions, leading

with thoughtful suggestions and actions, and demonstrating
• NAACP–$450,000 for capacity building support.
the power of alliance and collaboration. Achieving race-based

• Cleveland’s East Side African American Cultural Trail–$100,000 equity is a journey. We strive to catalyze the leadership of

to honor the legacy and contributions of African Americans to resource holders and those multiplying the return of those

the history and culture of our community. resources for the benefit of those in need.

• Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund–$100,000 to the

Khnemu Foundation to lift and support Faith and Community UBF exists to do this work. UBF builds bridges, from our current

Together Serving (FACTS) CLE (see page 30 for details). world to this ever-evolving new world.
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