Mandel Foundation awards $4 million challenge grant to Cleveland's Karamu House

In an effort to "support the remaining infrastructure and capital improvements to the campus in the Fairfax neighborhood in Cleveland," the Mandel Foundation has awarded a $4 million challenge grant to the Karamu House.

According to a release, the donation "will accelerate direct economic impact in the Fairfax neighborhood and will support Karamu’s ongoing pursuit of racial equity and inclusion for all members of the community through the arts." Specifically, the grant will support Karamu’s Phase IV renovations in their Education and Administration Building, completing the renovation of the main building.

As a challenge grant, the Mandel Foundation will dollar for dollar match additional donations collected now through the end of 2024, up to $4 million. Effectively, the grant will double donations from other foundations, corporations and donors.

In a statement, Tony F. Sias, President and CEO of Karamu House stated: “It is with sincere gratitude that Karamu House accepts this incredible challenge grant in the amount of $4 million from the Mandel Foundation. This new partnership and collaboration will allow us to complete the infrastructure and capital improvements of Phase IV of our master plan. These enhancements include renovations in the Education and Administration Building, bringing construction of the main building to a close. We are elated knowing these funds and the new relationship will add to the bright future of Karamu.”

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