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


The Reporter, Akron's African-American newspaper, is now online at Ohio Memory
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The Akron-Summit County Public Library received a $10,000 grant from the Dick and Chris Chenoweth Fund of the Akron Community...more

Akron Community Foundation's Sugar Plum Tour of holiday homes set for Dec. 3
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The Akron Community Foundation's 16th annual Sugar Plum Tour of holiday homes, benefiting the Gay Community Endowment Fund, will take...more

On the Table Brings Akron Area Voices Together
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

John Petures is president of the Akron Community Foundation, which partnered with dozens of businesses and groups around the city to organize...more

Salvation Army of Summit County to honor longtime community leader David Lieberth at luncheon
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

... including the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority, the University of Akron Law School Alumni Association, the Akron Community Foundation...more

South Street Ministries On The Table focuses on connecting neighbors and strengthening ...
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation

On The Table, led by Akron Community Foundation through a Knight Foundation grant, brought people together in more than 500...more

Share a meal. Discuss. Repeat.
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

Akron was one of ten cities in the U.S. selected to replicate the initiative, led by the Akron Community Foundation, tackling issues ranging from...more

Bob Dyer: Racism Inc.
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

Consider how the Akron Community Foundation has caught the fever. In cahoots with the library system, both are sponsoring an event called, “On...more

Regional briefs, Sept. 25: On the Table Greater Akron, Copley recycle day
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

On the Table is an effort to bring people together to discuss issues and is sponsored by the Akron Community Foundation. Events will be held all...more

Akron Community Foundation seeks hosts for On the Table Greater Akron (video)
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation

A Knight Foundation initiative, On the Table Greater Akron is being organized by Akron Community Foundation, whose goal is to have at least...more

Medina groups to host "On the Table" conversations on Oct. 3
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Medina County Community Fund, Medina County Women's Endowment Fund

The Akron Community Foundation, which serves Medina and Summit counties, is one of 10 community foundations in the United States...more



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