New Funds

Hundreds of individuals, families, nonprofits and local businesses have trusted Akron Community Foundation with their philanthropy over the years. Whether they started a donor-advised fund to give back to their favorite causes, a scholarship fund to help students pursue their educational dreams, or an agency endowment fund to support their nonprofit's mission, all of our fundholders are giving back to the community in meaningful ways.

The following new funds have joined their ranks, and you can, too. Learn how easy it is to start your own charitable fund.

From Aug. 1 to Oct. 15, 2026, we welcomed eight new funds:

A new endowment fund will support the mission of Tyler's Redemption Place, which brings hope to those affected by the drug and alcohol epidemics.

• Paula B. Christ Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Paula B. Christ.
• Education Fund: Established by Akron Community Foundation's board of directors to support current education needs in Summit County, while remaining flexible to respond to emerging community needs.
• The J.M. Smucker Company Philanthropic Priorities Fund: Designated fund established by The J.M. Smucker Company to support programs that end food insecurity, build strong communities, cultivate a thriving planet, and nurture happy pets.
• Dan Kelleher – Honoring My Mother, Patti A. Kelleher: Donor-advised fund established by Dan Kelleher in memory of his mother, Patti A. Kelleher.
• Anastasia Kozer and Nicholas Chico Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Anastasia Kozer.
• *Gideon & Beth Oswitch Family Runnership Fund: Designated fund established by Gideon and Beth Oswitch to support the Akron Marathon Runnership Program, which provides complimentary race entries for runners with financial limitations.
• Summit County Food Capacity Fund: Established by Akron Community Foundation's board of directors to support nonprofits serving Summit County in the areas of food systems and food-related needs.
• Tyler's Redemption Place Endowment Fund: Agency endowment fund established to support Tyler's Redemption Place's mission of bringing hope to those affected by the drug and alcohol epidemics through education and awareness, providing support to families, and helping to foster a healthy recovery community.

*Permanently endowed funds