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Akron Community Foundation
The Mission of the foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Greater Akron area by building permanent endowments and providing philanthropic leadership that enables donors to make lasting investments in the community.
To fulfill this mission, Akron Community Foundation is committed to:
Web Address
www.akroncommunityfdn.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @AkronCF
To fulfill this mission, Akron Community Foundation is committed to:
- Serving Akron and surrounding areas with creative, visionary and sensitive grants that address the evolving needs of an area experiencing rapid economic and social change.
Devoting special emphasis to programs that enrich the community in the following distinct areas: Arts and Culture, Education, Health and Human Services, and Civic Affairs/Community Services.
- Advising donors in the areas of their particular concerns and assisting them in achieving the highest likelihood of beneficial results.
- Demonstrating community leadership by designing innovative programs and acting as a catalyst in identifying problems and sharing information with other foundations.
Web Address
www.akroncommunityfdn.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @AkronCF
Assets and Giving for Akron Community Foundation
Assets
2020 - 199,407,624
2019 - 220,708,500
2018 - 218,987,730
2020 - 199,407,624
2019 - 220,708,500
2018 - 218,987,730
Domestic Grants
2020 - 11,148,494
2019 - 10,444,435
2020 - 11,148,494
2019 - 10,444,435
Recent News from Akron Community Foundation
Grant application window opens Wednesday for Millennium Fund for Children
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Millennium Fund for Children of the Akron Community Foundation is accepting grant applications starting Wednesday from...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Millennium Fund for Children of the Akron Community Foundation is accepting grant applications starting Wednesday from...more
Good News, Aug. 30: Wadsworth native serves in world's largest international maritime warfare ...
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
... Giant Eagle Stores, Jochum-Moll Foundation, Huntington Foundation, Akron Community Foundation, Kevin and Peggy Gaffney, Ohio Department...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
... Giant Eagle Stores, Jochum-Moll Foundation, Huntington Foundation, Akron Community Foundation, Kevin and Peggy Gaffney, Ohio Department...more
Community-wide effort brings new playground to Akron
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County
Donations and grants included $250 from Wal-Mart; $250 from Akron Lions ... The project also received $6,715 from the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County
Donations and grants included $250 from Wal-Mart; $250 from Akron Lions ... The project also received $6,715 from the Community Foundation...more
Regional news briefs, July 12: Akron Community Foundation hits record in grants, distributions
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
AKRON. Foundation sets record. AKRON: The Akron Community Foundation announced Tuesday record grants and distributions totaling...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
AKRON. Foundation sets record. AKRON: The Akron Community Foundation announced Tuesday record grants and distributions totaling...more
Former school board member and community activist Betty Dalton dies at 89
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
“She was someone who never made someone feel small,” said John Petures Jr., president and CEO of the Akron Community Foundation. “She...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
“She was someone who never made someone feel small,” said John Petures Jr., president and CEO of the Akron Community Foundation. “She...more
2018 Sugar Plum Tour of holiday homes set for Dec. 2
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites area residents to save the date for its 17th annual Sugar Plum...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites area residents to save the date for its 17th annual Sugar Plum...more
Women's Endowment Fund celebrates funding milestone
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Medina County Women's Endowment Fund
This year, the fund awarded its first-ever impact grant totaling $10,000 to the Children's Center of Medina County. This grant will help build and...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Medina County Women's Endowment Fund
This year, the fund awarded its first-ever impact grant totaling $10,000 to the Children's Center of Medina County. This grant will help build and...more
Regional news briefs, June 15: Fairlawn lawyer Thomas G. Knoll is 2018 Polsky Award recipient
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
AKRON: Stark & Knoll co-founding attorney and philanthropist Thomas G. Knoll was named the 2018 recipient of Akron Community Foundation's...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
AKRON: Stark & Knoll co-founding attorney and philanthropist Thomas G. Knoll was named the 2018 recipient of Akron Community Foundation's...more
Akron area attorney Thomas G. Knoll named 2018 recipient of Polsky award
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Stark & Knoll co-founding attorney and philanthropist Thomas G. Knoll was named the 2018 recipient of Akron Community Foundation's Bert A....more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Stark & Knoll co-founding attorney and philanthropist Thomas G. Knoll was named the 2018 recipient of Akron Community Foundation's Bert A....more
Akron Community Foundation names Thomas Knoll 51st Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award winner
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Stark & Knoll co-founder and attorney, Thomas Knoll, will receive the Akron Community Foundation's 2018 Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Stark & Knoll co-founder and attorney, Thomas Knoll, will receive the Akron Community Foundation's 2018 Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award...more
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