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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.

Ask for more: Year-end 2025 is an opportunity
Ask for more: Year-end 2025 is an opportunity
The year is quickly winding down. And as you look ahead to the next few weeks, consider that now is a key moment for nonprofits in our region to double down on fundraising efforts. Although overall giving among affluent households has increased over the past...
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Donors: A Word of Caution Before You Hit “Donate”
Donors: A Word of Caution Before You Hit “Donate”
Recently, the fundraising platform GoFundMe made headlines after automatically creating donation pages for about 1.4 million nonprofits – many of which knew nothing about it. Here's what you should know – and why we encourage you to give directly via...
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From WEF's President: A Season of Change
From WEF's President: A Season of Change
As the leaves begin to turn and the beauty of autumn unfolds across Northeast Ohio, I am reminded of how change can bring both reflection and renewal. Just as each season brings its own vibrant character, the Women's Endowment Fund also continues to grow and...
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Make the most of National Estate Planning Week
Make the most of National Estate Planning Week
For many attorneys, financial advisors, and CPAs, estate planning is part of your client conversations every single month, week and day of the year. You never hesitate to remind clients to update their wills, trusts and financial plans as circumstances change...
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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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