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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
Wean Foundation hosts Akron peers | News, Sports, Jobs - Tribune Chronicle
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Raymond John Wean Foundation
The Akron group included representatives from Akron Community Foundation, the City of Akron, GAR Foundation and Huntington Bank,which...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Raymond John Wean Foundation
The Akron group included representatives from Akron Community Foundation, the City of Akron, GAR Foundation and Huntington Bank,which...more
Philanthropist Madeline Bozzelli, 94, raised millions for Greater Akron causes
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Akron Community Foundation CEO John Petures said he joined the organization the year before Bozzelli received the Polsky award and noted...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Akron Community Foundation CEO John Petures said he joined the organization the year before Bozzelli received the Polsky award and noted...more
Anthony Dominic DiDonato Obituary - Akron Beacon Journal
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
... such as IBH, Akron Community Foundation, Knights of Columbus, Open-M, St. Paul's Catholic Church and the University of...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
... such as IBH, Akron Community Foundation, Knights of Columbus, Open-M, St. Paul's Catholic Church and the University of...more
Akron Community Foundation surpasses $200M in grants - Spectrum News
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The total was reached during the foundation's quarterly grant distribution in the health and human services sector, which awarded nearly $3.2...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The total was reached during the foundation's quarterly grant distribution in the health and human services sector, which awarded nearly $3.2...more
Mt. Sinai Health Foundation awards $4.6 million in grants | Crain's Cleveland Business
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation
Akron Community Foundation's all-time grantmaking reaches $200 million · Photo of GAR Foundation's logo. GAR Foundation awards $2.2 million...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation
Akron Community Foundation's all-time grantmaking reaches $200 million · Photo of GAR Foundation's logo. GAR Foundation awards $2.2 million...more
Summit County seeking to become Age-Friendly area - Spectrum News
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
... the initiative with support from Direction Home, Akron-Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, Akron Community Foundation and other local...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
... the initiative with support from Direction Home, Akron-Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, Akron Community Foundation and other local...more
Summit County Opioid Healing Fund announces $350K in grants targeting recovery, support services
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
County Council, in an agreement with the Akron Community Foundation, approved $500,000 of the settlement to establish the fund. Grants focus on...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
County Council, in an agreement with the Akron Community Foundation, approved $500,000 of the settlement to establish the fund. Grants focus on...more
Kent State researchers launch comprehensive LGBTQ+ needs assessment - Spectrum News
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Julie Jones, president of the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation, said the research would be important to the fund's...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
Julie Jones, president of the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation, said the research would be important to the fund's...more
Data Scoop: Biggest local foundations ramped up giving in 2020 - Crain's Cleveland Business
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, George Gund Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation
... increases exceeding 60%: The George Gund Foundation, the Akron Community Foundation, the Wayne County Community Foundation and the Veale...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, George Gund Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation
... increases exceeding 60%: The George Gund Foundation, the Akron Community Foundation, the Wayne County Community Foundation and the Veale...more
Akron Community Foundation Launches Grant Program to Help Nonprofits Fighting Opioid Epidemic
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Akron Community Foundation is looking to help nonprofit organizations in Summit County respond to the opioid crisis, which actually got...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
The Akron Community Foundation is looking to help nonprofit organizations in Summit County respond to the opioid crisis, which actually got...more
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