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1950-1959

Cleveland’s decline as a manufacturing and population center, which began in the 1950s, prompted a reappraisal of the foundation’s effectiveness and ultimately a return to its historic role as a change-agent.

1950 – 1959 highlights

Growth

1958 Annual grantmaking surpasses $1 million for the first time 

Donors

1951 A. E. Convers Fund: Endowment Monies with Infinite Flexibility 

Leaders

1928 Leyton E. Carter: CEO, 1928–1953 

1953 J. Kimball Johnson: CEO, 1953–1967 

1955 John L. McChord: Board Chairman 

1956 Ellwood H. Fisher: Board Chairman 

Impact

1954 Downtown Cleveland’s Resurgence 

1954 Innovative Senior Services 

1956 Information Services for Cleveland-Hopkins Air Travelers 

1957 Early Study of Metropolitan Government 

1957 Poison Information Center 

1958 Emergency Aid to African-American-Run Hospital 

1959 Experimentation with TV Broadcasts in the Classroom 

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