Stark Community Foundation



Since 1963, when Stark Community Foundation was formed, hundreds of thousands of people's lives have been enriched through grants and scholarships totaling $136 million. Stark Community Foundation has been the community's trusted partner in giving to over 650 individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits that have created funds to impact the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible.

The role of the Foundation has grown from simple grantmaker to a community leader seeking long-term solutions to diverse community challenges.

Assets and Giving for Stark Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 276,644,939
2018 - 235,445,363
2017 - 263,612,405
2016 - 221,584,290
Domestic Grants

2019 - 12,558,304
2018 - 11,511,313
2017 - 9,232,000


    

Recent News from Stark Community Foundation


Greater Canton MLK Commission expanding its mission
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

... the Greater Canton Martin Luther King Jr. Commission have presented a $20,000 check to the Stark Community Foundation for its endowment...more

Heart of Stark: Youth leadership group raises $25000 for textbook fund
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

In partnership with The Canton Repository, every week the Stark Community Foundation is highlighting positive happenings in our...more

Grant deadline for summer programs is Friday
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

CANTON Stark Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals for its SummerTime Kids initiative through 4:30 p.m. Friday. SummerTime...more

Grant deadline for summer programs is Friday
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

CANTON Stark Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals for its SummerTime Kids initiative through 4:30 p.m. Friday. SummerTime...more

Charita Goshay: Cindy Lazor made our community better
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

Lazor served as a vice president of the Stark Community Foundation, and before that, she was a teacher, and a community volunteer who served...more

Dairy Promoters scholarship available to Stark students
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

To apply for the scholarship, visit Stark Community Foundation at www.starkcf.org/scholarships. For more information, call 330-454-3426. Deadline...more

Heart of Stark: Be A Better Me Foundation launches tutoring program
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

In partnership with The Canton Repository, every week the Stark Community Foundation is highlighting positive happenings in our...more

Stark agencies brace for second gov't shutdown
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

... executive director of Stark Housing Network, led the discussion with Mark Samolczyk, president and CEO of the Stark Community Foundation,...more

Canton's Innovation District Now Open
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

The 12-block innovation district includes offices for JumpStart Inc., the Economic Community Development Institute and Three 30 Group.Canton Community Improvement Corp.will oversee innovation...more

Massillon Community Charitable Fund taking grant proposals
Foundation: Stark Community Foundation

The Massillon Community Charitable Fund, a component fund of Stark Community Foundation, will take grant proposals through 4:30 p.m. Feb....more



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