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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

$330

Million

in charitable assets

more than

900

charitable funds

nearly

$259

Million

in grants given

Since

1955

70 years of local service

9.8%

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

Meet Everyone

John F. Garofalo President and CEO

Laura Lederer Vice President and Chief Development Officer

Steve Schloenbach Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Tracy Burt Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Our Board

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Jim Pickard Chair

Theresa Carter Vice Chair

Ernie Pouttu Treasurer and Finance Chair

Brian Moore Secretary and Community Investment Co-Chair

The Latest from ACF

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The new law reshapes policy across major sectors of the U.S. economy, including several provisions that impact philanthropy.

News

Tickets on sale now for Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award dinner

Tickets are now available for Akron Community Foundation's 2025 Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award dinner honoring David and Cheryl Venarge. The event will take place Tuesday, [...]

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Bath Community Fund raises more than $540,000 through endowment campaign

Fund donors and volunteers celebrate 10 years of impact in Bath Township Bath Community Fund donors, volunteers and grantees gathered on Aug. 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton [...]