Early in its history, Cliffs prioritized giving back to the communities where it has business operations —a practice that continues today.
We strive to make a difference through a variety of social investments, including discretionary giving from mine operations, corporate contributions, and our corporate charitable fund, the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation..
Throughout Cliffs’ history, our mine operations have continued to invest in the surrounding communities that are home to our employees. Giving is targeted to non-profit organizations that are seeking small contributions to help enhance the quality of life in our communities. If you would like to request funding from a Cliffs mine in your community, please submit a letter with a description of the organization, details about the project, amount requested and contact information for the person submitting the request. The letter should also describe how Cliffs will be recognized for the contribution.
Established in 1962, the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation (formerly The Cliffs Foundation) has been a dedicated resource for charitable giving activities in North America for over fifty years. Giving is targeted on the basis of two primary criteria: geographic region and project scope. From a geographic perspective, Cliffs supports projects in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range and Cleveland, Ohio. Expenditures are then targeted towards projects that support educational endeavors or focus on building healthy, vibrant communities.
With its investments in education, the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation seeks to build skills across all age groups, prepare a ready workforce, and increase employment opportunities for community members. Healthy and vibrant communities are achieved through involvement in projects that help those who are less fortunate, provide community services, support economic development and improve the environment in which our stakeholders live. Cliffs is grateful for the relationships we have established with the many organizations that are committed to this important work through partnerships with the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation.
If you have a project that may be a good fit for the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation, please email a brief project summary to the public affairs contact in your jurisdiction, listed below, which is no greater than two paragraphs in length. If you do not receive a request for additional information within 45 days, please be advised that your project does not match the giving strategy of the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation or is ineligible for funding as a result of limited resources. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year; selected projects will be included in the annual budget that is reviewed by the Trustees in the first quarter of the subsequent year
For questions related to Cliffs’ philanthropic activities, you may contact the Company’s Public Affairs representatives:
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation 200 Public Square, Suite 3300 Cleveland, OH 44114 clevelandcliffsfoundation_ohio@clevelandcliffs.com
Expenditures made by The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation support non-profit organizations that have 501(c)(3) exemption status deductible under Section 170 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code for Federal Income Tax purposes.
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation 550 East Division Street Ishpeming, MI 49849 clevelandcliffsfoundation_michigan@clevelandcliffs.com
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation P.O. Box 180 Eveleth, MN 55734 clevelandcliffsfoundation_minnesota@clevelandcliffs.com
Anthony Miller Senior Community and External Relations Advisor Ph: 0438 268 448 Email: ant.miller@clevelandcliffs.com
Learn more about the Cliffs Community Fund and our Asia Pacific community relations initiatives at our Asia Pacific Community Relations page.