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A Common Theme

Akron Community Foundation is a library of personal stories. Their authors? Charitable people just like you who want to enrich the community in their own unique way, now and forever.

Some are fundholder stories, which feature charitable individuals, families and organizations that find purpose, ease and fulfillment by giving through Akron Community Foundation. Others are grantee stories about nonprofits that are leveraging generous gifts from our donors and fundholders to improve life all over Summit County. Still others are advisor stories about legal and financial professionals who have expanded their services and strengthened client relationships by offering philanthropic services through Akron Community Foundation.

Ready to write your own story? Learn how you can start a charitable fund and leave your mark on the community for generations to come. You can also read our publications for more inspiring stories about philanthropy in Greater Akron.

Legacy giving: A simple plan to get started
Legacy giving: A simple plan to get started
You and your team no doubt understand that bequests and other legacy gifts can be transformational for your organization. In 2024, total charitable giving in the United States reached $592.5 billion, according to the Giving USA 2025 report. The total amount...
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Five reasons to call Akron Community Foundation
Five reasons to call Akron Community Foundation
In an economic and legislative environment full of unpredictability, we encourage you to tap the knowledgeable staff at Akron Community Foundation–perhaps even more than you have in the past.  If you've already established a donor-advised or other type...
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Three tips for tough times
Three tips for tough times
It's certainly no secret that times are tough. Nonprofits in our community are facing mounting pressures as inflation drives up operating costs, pandemic-era relief funds have expired, and demand for services continues to climb. At the community foundation,...
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For Advisors: Five FAQs About IRA Gifts
For Advisors: Five FAQs About IRA Gifts
"I have a lot of clients who are 70 ½ and older. I know the new tax laws are a big deal. Did the rules change for Qualified Charitable Distributions?" The short answer is no: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act did not directly change the IRS's rules for...
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