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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 launches capital grant program
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Akron Community Foundation has awarded the first capital grants in its history, with the Akron Civic Theatre and Stark State College among...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Akron Community Foundation has awarded the first capital grants in its history, with the Akron Civic Theatre and Stark State College among...more
Akron Community Foundation announces $2.3 million in distributions, including first-ever capital ...
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Akron Community Foundation today announced more than $2.3 million in grants and distributions--including 27 grants totaling...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Akron Community Foundation today announced more than $2.3 million in grants and distributions--including 27 grants totaling...more
Grant helps give local kids healthy smiles
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Since 1957, Good Neighbors has been providing food to those in need in the community. But in recent years, its volunteers noticed that...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Since 1957, Good Neighbors has been providing food to those in need in the community. But in recent years, its volunteers noticed that...more
Akron leader aims to spread civility and kindness through new Akron Community Foundation fund
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
AKRON, Ohio – A new fund established at Akron Community Foundation aims to promote civility and kindness, a first of its kind in the...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
AKRON, Ohio – A new fund established at Akron Community Foundation aims to promote civility and kindness, a first of its kind in the...more
Soap Box Derby receives $20000 Akron Community Foundation grant
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
"The Akron Community Foundation does such tremendous work in Akron, and we are grateful that our organization has gained the confidence to...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
"The Akron Community Foundation does such tremendous work in Akron, and we are grateful that our organization has gained the confidence to...more
2nd-graders learning water safety
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
... thanks to the generosity of individuals and sponsors including Home Savings Bank, Akron Community Foundation, Akron Children's Hospital,...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
... thanks to the generosity of individuals and sponsors including Home Savings Bank, Akron Community Foundation, Akron Children's Hospital,...more
Charity events: Halloween costume balls, Men Who Cook
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation “For Women, Forever” Dinner: March 5 at Goodyear Hall, 1201 E. Market St.,...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation “For Women, Forever” Dinner: March 5 at Goodyear Hall, 1201 E. Market St.,...more
Grants for LGBT initiatives to be offered by Akron Community Foundation
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Akron-area nonprofits can apply for funding for LGBT-focused initiatives through the Gay Community Endowment Fund's new impact grant...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Akron-area nonprofits can apply for funding for LGBT-focused initiatives through the Gay Community Endowment Fund's new impact grant...more
Grants for LGBT initiatives to be offered by Akron Community Foundation
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
AKRON, Ohio -- Akron Community Foundation announced it will award impact grants starting at $10,000 to local LGBT programs through its...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
AKRON, Ohio -- Akron Community Foundation announced it will award impact grants starting at $10,000 to local LGBT programs through its...more
Grants for LGBT initiatives to be offered by Akron Community Foundation
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The foundation will give preference to grant proposals supporting suicide ... about the community and creating safer environments for LGBT...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The foundation will give preference to grant proposals supporting suicide ... about the community and creating safer environments for LGBT...more
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