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 Dec. 9, 2025, to March 31, 2026, we welcomed 20 new funds:

The Akron History Center Endowment Fund supports the history center's mission of creating an enduring, museum-quality exhibit about Akron's history.

• Akron History Center Endowment Fund: Agency endowment fund established to support the Akron History Center's mission of creating an enduring, museum-quality exhibit about Akron's history that inspires residents, educates young people, and welcomes visitors to our community.
• CHC Addiction Services Endowment Fund: Agency endowment fund established to support CHC Addiction Services' mission to treat, inspire, support and empower our community toward an improved quality of life.
• Crown Point Ecology Center Endowment Fund: Agency endowment fund established to support Crown Point Ecology Center's mission to demonstrate the practical applications of ecology and to connect spirituality, social justice and environmental protection.
• Oma L. Evans Scholarship Fund: Scholarship fund established by Akron Public Schools to provide scholarships for graduating seniors at East CLC.
• Hastings Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by David Hastings and Joan Montini.
• Health and Human Services Fund: Field-of-interest fund created by Akron Community Foundation's board of directors to support health and human services needs in Summit County, including health care, social services, mental and behavioral health, poverty alleviation, and food insecurity, while remaining flexible to respond to emerging community needs.
• Michael W. Konstan Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Dr. Michael W. Konstan.
• Legacy of Grace Foundation Fund: Donor-advised fund established by an anonymous donor.
• The Linear Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Charles Linear and Gabrielle Whittaker.
• Kenneth C. Martin Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Kenneth Martin.
• Miclau Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Daniel Miclau.
• Janet A. Meyer Giving Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Janet A. Meyer.
• Open Arms Adoptions Endowment Fund: Agency endowment fund established to support Open Arm's Adoption's mission to provide a loving, stable home to every child in need.
• *Phoebe L. Ras Fund: Designated fund established to support the Phoebe L. Ras Scholarship at the Buckeye Trail Association and the Crooked River Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association.
• *Seal/Stotler Trust Scholarship Fund: Scholarship fund established by Akron Public Schools to provide scholarships for graduating seniors at any high school within Akron Public Schools.
• Lloyd L. and Louise K. Smith Foundation Fund: Donor-advised fund established by the Louise K. Smith Trust.
• Arthur and Cynthia Sunday Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Arthur and Cynthia Sunday.
• Turrell Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Wendy Turrell.
• The Well CDC Endowment Fund: Agency endowment fund established to support The Well CDC's mission to improve the quality of life within the Middlebury neighborhood by fostering choice in housing, job creation and community pride.
• Yakubowski Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Mark and Gail Yakubowski.

*Permanently endowed funds

Professional Advisor Partners

Thank you to the following accountants, attorneys and financial advisors for helping their clients achieve their charitable goals with a fund at Akron Community Foundation from Dec. 9, 2025, to March 24, 2026:

• Michael Batu, Gardens Wealth Management | Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
• Kimberly Haws Falasco, Baird
• Robert McWhirter, McWhirter & Associates
• Don Miksch, Huntington Private Bank
• Michelle Royer, Fifth Third Private Bank
• Scott Sieverts, Ameriprise Financial Services