Akron Community Foundation
Akron Community Foundation
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More about this organization
Mission
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.
About
During fiscal year 2019, Akron Community Foundation continued its focus on four defined grant-making priorities. Those include supporting programs in the community that are focused on arts & culture, education, health & human services, and civic affairs. Total grant making back to the community through unrestricted and advised fund totaled over $9,983,000 via 1,222 grants. During fiscal year 2019, Akron Community Foundation grants and other distributions total over $2,234,000 through endowment fund via 295 grants and over distributions. Akron Community Foundation award over 164 scholarships totaling $415,000 to over 44 colleges.
