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How We Help

We work with your trusted advisors to help you give efficiently, effectively and meaningfully to your favorite causes and charities. Whether you want to provide scholarships for area students or support a variety of nonprofit organizations over your lifetime, we can create a personalized plan for your giving.

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ACF by the Numbers

more than

$305

Million

in charitable assets

more than

900

charitable funds

nearly

$259

Million

in grants given

Since

1955

69 years of local service

6.1%

5-year annualized net return

Who We Are

We are our community's champion and generator of enduring philanthropy. Learn more about us.

Our Staff

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John T. Petures Jr. President and CEO

Laura Lederer Vice President and Chief Development Officer

John Garofalo Vice President, Community Investment

Steve Schloenbach Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Our Board

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Marty Hauser Chair

Jim Pickard Vice Chair and Audit Chair

Theresa Carter Secretary

Ernest Pouttu Treasurer and Finance Chair

The Latest from ACF

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Summit Health and Safety Innovation Fund

County Executive and ACF to establish $45 million supporting organization to benefit the long-term health and safety of Summit County residents.

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News

Gay Community Endowment Fund to host annual celebration June 6

Akron Pride Festival Steering Committee to be honored with the 2025 Paul Daum Award Tickets are now available for the Gay Community Endowment Fund's 2025 annual celebration, [...]

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GCEF Scholarship Fund now accepting student applications

Scholarship funds available for LGBTQ+ and allied students throughout Greater Akron The GCEF Scholarship Fund of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship [...]