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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.