Stark Community Foundation



Since 1963, when Stark Community Foundation was formed, hundreds of thousands of people's lives have been enriched through grants and scholarships totaling $136 million. Stark Community Foundation has been the community's trusted partner in giving to over 650 individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits that have created funds to impact the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible.

The role of the Foundation has grown from simple grantmaker to a community leader seeking long-term solutions to diverse community challenges.

Assets and Giving for Stark Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 276,644,939
2018 - 235,445,363
2017 - 263,612,405
2016 - 221,584,290
Domestic Grants

2019 - 12,558,304
2018 - 11,511,313
2017 - 9,232,000


    

Recent News from Stark Community Foundation


New Stark County fund to provide small business grants
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

Stark County small businesses soon will have another avenue of help. A group of local faith-based leaders, business partners and...more

Around Town: Feel-good edition celebrates Stark helpers
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

Stark Community Foundation, thanks to the support of a local philanthropic collaborative, has raised nearly $235,000 in grants awarded...more

Local philanthropic collaborative announces second round of funding
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

The local philanthropic collaborative run by the Sisters of Charity Foundation and the Stark Community Foundation recently announced the...more

Faith in Stark fund will make grants for small businesses
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

Local churches are taking the lead on raising funds, which will be collected by the Stark Community Foundation. There's also some money...more

Stark County philanthropic collaborative announces funding
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

An area philanthropic collaborative led by Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton and Stark Community Foundation announced today the first...more

Editorial: Step closer to last bite from hunger
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

... Jeffrey Fisher Family, The Keith D. Monda Family, The J.M. Smucker Co., Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton; and Stark Community...more

DeHoffs follow lead of others who give
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

People show philanthropy in different ways, such as helping in schools, working with social service groups and volunteering at not-for-profits,...more

PNC Akron president Kevin Thompson sets spring retirement
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

... Childhood Resource Center, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Stark County and the Stark Community Foundation's Trustee Banks...more

Editorial: Giving their precious time distinguishes gala honorees
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

... Lisa Warburton-Gregory and Kirk Schuring, along with the myriad ways Stark Community Foundation, under the leadership of CEO Mark...more

Nine honored for contributions to community
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

Stark Community Foundation President and CEO Mark Samolczyk said it was an amazing honor, adding that the foundation relies on funding from...more



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