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.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced $2 million in new funding to renew a national initiative that brings residents of cities together over a meal to talk about ways to address...more
The national initiative, On The Table, was funded through a John S. and James L. Knight Foundation grant and led locally by Akron Community Foundation. The event replicated an initiative by The...more
This year, the initiative will involve community foundations: the Akron Community Foundation in Akron, Foundation for the Carolinas in Charlotte, N.C., Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee...more
"It's a small part of the business," said Rick Krochka, president of Triad, which is in its 25th year and counts Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron Community Foundation and Klein's...more
The Gay Community Endowment Fund, part of Akron Community Foundation, will host an event to raise money for LGBTQ student scholarships April 19. Tickets ... The Gay Community Endowment Fund is an...more
In 2001, the Akron Community Foundation made a $10,000 grant to enable the Trust for Public Land, the city of Akron and the national park preserve and protect the land. The annual return of the...more
The 2017 festival was sponsored by the GAR Foundation, the Akron Community Foundation, the University of Akron, the Knight Foundation and the Oriana House. Want more Akron news? Sign up for...more
Laura Thompson, executive vice president and CFO at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, will be featured at the Akron Community Foundation Women's Endowment Fund's annual dinner. The...more
ArtistsofRubberCity.org or the Akron Community Foundation website http://www.akroncf.org. The application deadline is March 1. The weekly Good News column features awards and recognitions, military...more
The Parent Coalition Heritage Fund awards grants to nonprofits that provide care and enhance quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities.( Akron Community Foundation ). Comment. 0...more
Midsize businesses are tapping into the social business market because large companies do not need the help of start-ups to create a “social technology stack.” But a social business stack cannot generate revenue by itself.