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


Akron Community Foundation to host student career pathways information session Jan. 24
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

Akron Public Schools will implement a career pathways model across its district to prepare students for the 21st-century workforce. The public is invited to attend a free community information...more

Tech offerings go beyond Chromebooks in North High School digital learning lab
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The Millennium Fund for Children, a community-funded effort led by the Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com and the Akron Community Foundation, recently awarded North High School about $1,500 to help...more

Millennium Fund supports Summit County Beds for Kids Program
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded the Women's Auxiliary Board a $2,000 grant for the effort. The Millennium Fund, operated by the Akron Community Foundation and launched by the Akron...more

Professional Advisor Council
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

Meet the wealth managers, CPAs, attorneys and other professional advisors who serve on Akron Community Foundation's Professional Advisor...more

Good News, Dec. 18: Kent State professor shaves head after donors meet challenge to support ...
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The International Soap Box Derby has received a $15,000 grant from the Helen S. Robertson Fund of Akron Community Foundation for general operating support. “The funds will be used to support...more

Tyson family foundation scholarship application
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

Foundation Scholarship Application. You will be considered for all. Special essay required. The Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family Foundation, Inc. Scholarship – Established by Art and Joan. .. The...more

SWAG after-school program provides help in Summit Lake neighborhood
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The Millennium Fund for Children, a community-funded effort led by the Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com and the Akron Community Foundation, recently awarded SWAG $2,000. SWAG was started by Miller...more

Akron area women seek to build refugee girls' self-confidence; offer craft and sewing classes
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The Millennium Fund for Children, a community-funded effort led by the Akron Beacon Journal and the Akron Community Foundation, has awarded DAWN $1,500 for supplies for the girls' classes. The money...more

Annual Sugar Plum Tour of Akron homes benefits LGBT community (photos)
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

AKRON, Ohio - The Sugar Plum Tour of the Akron Community Foundation's Gay Community Endowment Fund is a showcase of Akron homes beautifully decorated to reflect the holiday season. Since 2005, the...more

Akron Community Foundation awards $42800 in grants to local children's organizations
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The Millennium Fund for Children, a partnership between the Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com and Akron Community Foundation, awarded $42,800...more



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