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:


  • 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
Domestic Grants

2020 - 11,148,494
2019 - 10,444,435


    

Recent News from Akron Community Foundation


Economic and poverty issues are top concerns among Akronites
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation

The Akron Community Foundation said that 86% of last year's participants said they'd participate in the event again, and organizers have slated...more

Robert Malone named Lieberth Community Vision Award winner
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

In the Akron community, Malone is a fellow of the Akron Bar Foundation, trustee of the Akron Community Foundation, a member of the Akron Estate Planning Council, and he serves on The University of...more

Global Ties Akron to launch international 'Global Threads' magazine
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation

The curriculum for the project was provided by Chris Miller, who works in community investment/marketing at Akron Community Foundation, and is editor of the Akronist website. He developed the...more

Akron School Board approves more details for College and Career Academies and I Promise School
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

Akron School Board members worked out more details for the district's upcoming College and Career Academies and I Promise School during the board's regular meeting Monday night. Members voted to...more

Shanti Community Farms offers Akron refugees space to farm and a sense of purpose (photos)
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

This year, a $5,000 Akron Community Foundation grant will support Shanti Farms' youth garden and summer camp programs, while a partnership with St. Vincent-St.-Mary High School provided space to...more

On the Scene: Women's Endowment Fund's 25th anniversary
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary March 6 at its “For Women, Forever” dinner with 600 people in attendance at Goodyear Hall. The group...more

Akron Community Foundation to reveal results of On the Table Greater Akron
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation

The Akron Community Foundation will release the results of last year's On the Table Greater Akron effort during a presentation at 4 p.m. May 3 at the John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St. On the...more

Akron Community Foundation to unveil results of data gathered during On the Table Greater Akron
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

Akron Community Foundation to unveil results of data gathered during On the Table Greater Akron. Updated March 27, 2018 at ... Akron Community Foundation will host a public meeting from 4-6 p.m.,...more

Grant - Akron Community Foundation
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

Akron Community Foundation raised $4500000 on 2018-03-05 in...more

Akron Community Foundation announces $4.5 million in grants to support educational, community ...
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

AKRON, Ohio - The Akron Community Foundation announced quarterly grant distributions totaling a record $4.5 million. The distributions bring the foundation's lifetime grant-making total to more than...more



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