Measuring What Matters
Accountability is not a slogan at the McCluskey Cares Foundation — it is an operational principle embedded in every grant agreement, every quarterly review, and every annual report we file with the Ohio Attorney General. We believe that donors, grantees, and the communities we serve deserve transparent, verifiable evidence that philanthropic dollars are producing real outcomes. This page presents our cumulative impact data from 2009 through the end of fiscal year 2025, along with an interactive calculator that demonstrates how investment at various levels translates into measurable community benefit across each of our program areas.
Cumulative Impact: 2009 – 2025
All figures reflect verified disbursements and independently measured outcomes as reported in our annual filings with the Ohio Attorney General's Charitable Trust Section.
Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Highlights
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 represented one of the most active grant cycles in the Foundation's history. Total disbursements reached $1.42 million across 218 individual grants, serving an estimated 8,900 individuals through our five program areas. The following breakdown shows how these funds were allocated and what outcomes were achieved.
An increase of 11.8% over the prior fiscal year, reflecting expanded giving capacity from the Foundation's endowment investment returns and a targeted draw-down authorized by the Board to address post-pandemic community recovery needs.
Including 74 Youth Horizon education grants, 38 Community Wellness health grants, 29 Veterans Bridge awards, 41 Arts & Heritage project grants, and 36 Emergency Family Relief disbursements.
Across all five program areas, with the largest share (4,100 individuals) reached through youth education programming and the fastest growth in veterans services, which expanded by 23% year-over-year.
Allocation by Program Area
The Foundation's annual grant budget is allocated across our five pillars according to Board-approved targets that are revisited each fiscal year. The following table reflects our FY 2024–2025 allocation and cumulative lifetime investment for each program.
Impact Investment Calculator
How far does a grant dollar go? Use the calculator below to explore projected community outcomes at different investment levels across each of our program areas. All projections are derived from the Foundation's historical cost-per-outcome data collected between 2009 and 2025.
Use this tool to explore how McCluskey Cares Foundation grant funding translates into measurable community outcomes. Select a program area and adjust the investment level to see projected impact metrics based on our historical data from 2009 through 2025.
Select a program area and adjust the investment slider to see projected impact.
Key Outcome Metrics (Lifetime)
Education Outcomes
- 18,400 students served across 42 partner schools
- 78% of participants showed measurable grade improvement within two semesters
- 91% of high school seniors matriculated to post-secondary education or vocational training
- 247 funded projects since 2009
Health Outcomes
- 12,400 patient screenings facilitated
- 4,200 individuals connected with ongoing treatment
- 34% of screenings identified previously undiagnosed conditions
- 89% referral-to-treatment connection rate (vs. 62% national benchmark)
Veterans Outcomes
- 2,100+ veterans and family members served since 2012
- 72% of participants secured stable employment within 180 days
- 85% achieved sustained housing stability at 12-month follow-up
- 68% reported clinically significant improvement in mental health assessments
Arts & Emergency Outcomes
- 94,000 audience members reached through arts programming
- 340+ local artists received direct stipend support
- 860+ households assisted through Emergency Family Relief
- 88% of emergency relief recipients achieved housing stability within 90 days