45+ Years of Impact
Since 1981, UBF has supported local, grassroots service agencies in Greater Cleveland by providing financial assistance for their programs.
Today, UBF funds more than 80 nonprofit agencies annually, helping them serve thousands of children, families, and older adults.
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Our People
UBF is guided by a dedicated staff and board of directors, growth-oriented experts serving for sustainable development and shared prosperity.
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Our Goal
Equipping Nonprofits to Serve
We have an incredible track record of actively engaging agency partners to help them become more sustainable. With our guidance, they operate more efficiently and according to clearly defined values to maximize resources and, ultimately, community impact. For decades, we have collaborated towards achieving excellence in operations, finance, governance, talent, and programming to best serve the community.
Empowering CLE
Our Pillars: A Timeline of Impact and Change
Building Communities
Since our inception, we have been dedicated to empowering local service agencies to create lasting community change.
Economic Development
Through our support, we have driven positive economic impact in the Greater Cleveland community.
Community Enrichment
We continue to expand our reach by providing financial assistance to grassroots organizations creating real change.
Championing Nonprofit Leadership
Strong organizations need strong leaders. UBF equips nonprofit executives and program leaders with practical tools, peer learning, and capacity-building support that strengthen governance, operations, financial management, fundraising, and long-term sustainability. By investing in nonprofit leadership, we help organizations serve their communities with greater stability and impact.
Together, Many More Can Achieve Prosperity
We aid the people's dreams and enhance the impact of agencies that care about the community. Making a difference drives every single member of our team.
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Opportunities to make meaningful change happen.
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Together for Impact
The change we seek starts with you
We continue to see the power of collaboration and its positive influence on lives in the community. Your support makes a difference.