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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
Akron Community Foundation names Laurie Zuckerman as 2018 Judith A. Read Tribute Award ...
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Laurie Zuckerman, a lifelong champion of women and girls in Greater Akron, will be presented with the 2018 Judith A. Read Tribute Award for Service & Advocacy for Women at the "For...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Laurie Zuckerman, a lifelong champion of women and girls in Greater Akron, will be presented with the 2018 Judith A. Read Tribute Award for Service & Advocacy for Women at the "For...more
Akron Community Foundation accepting applications for Vernon L. Odom Fund grants
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Nonprofits in Greater Akron can apply for an Akron Community Foundation Vernon L. Odom Fund grant for programs that promote racial harmony...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Nonprofits in Greater Akron can apply for an Akron Community Foundation Vernon L. Odom Fund grant for programs that promote racial harmony...more
Akron Community Foundation accepting applications for Vernon L. Odom Fund grants
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Nonprofits in Greater Akron can apply for an Akron Community Foundation Vernon L. Odom Fund grant for programs that promote racial harmony...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Nonprofits in Greater Akron can apply for an Akron Community Foundation Vernon L. Odom Fund grant for programs that promote racial harmony...more
Retired Judge Carla Moore receives another top honor
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
During the ceremony, she joined Akron Community Foundation Board Chair Steve Strayer as they unveiled her portrait, which will hang in...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
During the ceremony, she joined Akron Community Foundation Board Chair Steve Strayer as they unveiled her portrait, which will hang in...more
Ready for some holiday fun? Akron releases lineup of wintery downtown activities
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
24 as the Akron Community Foundation counts down to First Night, a New Year's Eve celebration. The diverse, holiday-themed visual arts...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
24 as the Akron Community Foundation counts down to First Night, a New Year's Eve celebration. The diverse, holiday-themed visual arts...more
Judge Carla Moore Named Kent State President's Ambassador
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
... Akron Area Association of Churches, Leadership Akron, Akron Community Foundation, Lawrence School, Old Trail School, Walsh Jesuit School,...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
... Akron Area Association of Churches, Leadership Akron, Akron Community Foundation, Lawrence School, Old Trail School, Walsh Jesuit School,...more
On the Table Greater Akron organizers weighing input from thousands of participants
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
When the Akron Community Foundation and its partners organized the On the Table Greater Akron event to get residents to share their opinions...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
When the Akron Community Foundation and its partners organized the On the Table Greater Akron event to get residents to share their opinions...more
Akron, Summit County release welcoming plan for immigrants and refugees
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The city, county, Akron Community Foundation and the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation together contributed $12,500 in matching funds....more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The city, county, Akron Community Foundation and the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation together contributed $12,500 in matching funds....more
Polsky Humanitarian Award recipient Judge Carla Moore to be honored at Oct. 17 event
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Retired judge Carla Moore will receive the Akron Community Foundation's Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award in a ceremony at the...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Retired judge Carla Moore will receive the Akron Community Foundation's Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award in a ceremony at the...more
Retired Judge Carla Moore receives Polksky Award for volunteer, mentoring efforts
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Moore will be the 50th recipient Tuesday of the Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award, an annual honor given by the Akron Community...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Moore will be the 50th recipient Tuesday of the Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award, an annual honor given by the Akron Community...more
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