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Our Mission:

We are a not-for-profit performing arts center who presents and produces a wide variety of quality performing arts, advances arts education and creates a neighborhood that is a superior destination for entertainment, business and residential living, thereby strengthening the economic vitality of the region.

The Stage

Presenting and producing a variety of the finest entertainment for the betterment of the community. More

Arts Education

A national leader in engaging the community through enriching experiences in the performing arts. More

Area Development

A major area developer creating a vibrant destination and economically-strong neighborhood. More

Not-for-Profit

Performing Arts Center

A not-for-profit that must raise over $4 million dollars annually to continue improving the region's quality of life. More

Foundation and Government Support

Support from family, corporate and community foundations is vital to PlayhouseSquare. Whether directed toward daily operations or designated for specific use by the grantor, these funds enable PlayhouseSquare to effectively carry out its mission in the community.

Likewise, government agencies Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council grant irreplaceable support to PlayhouseSquare, providing a benefit for all citizens.

Below is a list of foundation and government sources that support PlayhouseSquare’s not-for-profit mission. For more information about foundation and government giving at PlayhouseSquare, please call Ernest Timbs, Foundations Manager, at 216-348-5261.

PlayhouseSquare Foundation & Government Supporters

  • Abington Foundation
  • Arts Midwest
  • Bicknell Fund
  • Charter One Bank
  • The Cleveland Foundation
  • Citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
  • Dominion East Ohio
  • The Eva L. & Joseph M. Bruening Foundation
  • George Garretson Wade Charitable Trust #2
  • George Gund Foundation
  • George W. Codrington Charitable Foundation
  • Hankins Foundation
  • Harry K. and Emma R. Fox Charitable Foundation
  • The Hershey Foundation
  • John P. Murphy Foundation
  • Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation
  • Lincoln Electric Foundation
  • Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation
  • Lubrizol Foundation
  • Mandel Family Philanthropic Fund
  • Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
  • Murch Foundation
  • Nordson Corporation Foundation
  • Ohio Arts Council
  • PNC Foundation
  • The Michael Pender Memorial Foundation
  • Perkins Charitable Foundation
  • S. Livingston Mather Charitable Trust
  • Sherwick Fund
  • Wells Family Foundation
  • Thomas H. White Foundation
  • Victor C. Laughlin Memorial Foundation
  • Wright Foundation