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


Regional news briefs — July 31, 2017
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation's 16th annual Sugar Plum Tour will take place 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3. During...more

Akron grass-roots women's group has been anything but quiet
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

... the Greater Akron Chamber board; Joe Kanfer, chairman and CEO of GOJO Industries; John Petures, president of the Akron Community...more

Regional news briefs — July 25, 2017
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

In addition to the gift to the endowment fund, the remaining portion of Sheppe's annuity supported Akron Community Foundation's Community...more

Akron Community Foundation Looks for Hosts in Its Effort to Understand Community Priorities
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The Akron Community Foundation is hoping to get people in Summit, Medina and Portage counties together to share both some food...more

'On the Table' invites Summit County residents to participate in community conversations
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation

Akron Chief of Staff James Hardy joins Akron Community Foundation's Community Investment Committee chair, Summit County Executive...more

Akron Community Foundation sets the table for public input
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

A philanthropic organization that dishes out millions of dollars each year is taking dinner reservations for informative residents whose potluck...more

Kenmore looks to thrive again as Akron's music district
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

... Kenmore's cultural assets, according to resident Tina Boyes, vice president of marketing and communication for the Akron Community...more

City of Akron, Akron Community Foundation award nearly $250000 for neighborhood initiatives ...
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

The city of Akron and the Akron Community Foundation have awarded nearly $250,000 in in grants for neighborhood beautification,...more

Akron kicks off plan to end childhood drownings by providing swimming lessons to every child ...
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

... Akron Children's Hospital, Akron Public Schools, the Akron Urban League and the Akron Community Foundation, which provided $15,000 for...more

Swimming safety, living sculpture, apiary among Neighborhood Partnership grants awarded
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation

“The City of Akron is proud to have partnered with Akron Community Foundation for 20 years in sponsoring of the Neighborhood Partnership...more



Social Enterprise Network Sites


Employers For Childcare Charitable Group (EFCG), a Lisburn-based charity, has been crowned top Social Enterprise at the Ulster Final of 2014’s Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. EFCG seeks to “make it easier for parents with dependent children to get into work and to stay in work.”




Federal Government Grant and Assistance Programs



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