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 March 19 to June 18, 2024, we welcomed seven new funds:
- Dr. Kenneth Boatright Ellet Scholarship Fund: Designated fund established by Dr. Kenneth A. Boatright to support Ellet Community Learning Center's scholarship program for graduating seniors.
- Brouse Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Andy and Beverly Brouse.
- Pastor Dennis K. Butts, Sr. & Jewrusha V. Butts Spirit of Excellence Scholarship Fund: Designated fund established to support scholarships for students in Northeast Ohio who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to making a positive community impact.
- Falletta Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Sam and Lynn Falletta.
- Shawn Gaffney Foundation Fund: Donor-advised fund established by the Shawn Gaffney Memorial Fund.
- Gun Violence Response Fund: Designated fund established to support the work of Victim Assistance Program in meeting the needs of those impacted by gun violence in our community.
- C. Frank Marshall and Virginia Jordan Marshall Fund: Donor-advised fund established by the C. Frank Marshall and Virginia Jordan Marshall Foundation.
*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 March 19 to June 18, 2024:
- John Adams, Adams, Gut & Associates
- Dan Ishee, Ishee Investment Consultants