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. 11, 2023, to March 18, 2024, we welcomed 15 new funds:
- Ava Rae Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Jonathan and Krista Steedly.
- Michael V. Bakonyi Memorial Fund: Donor-advised fund established in memory of Michael V. Bakonyi.
- Melina and Dan Boyce Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Melina and Dan Boyce.
- Nick and Cindy Browning Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Nick and Cindy Browning.
- James H. Hower Memorial Fund: Board discretionary fund established by the estate of James H. Hower.
- John and Jill Judge Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by John and Jill Judge.
- Kohl Family YMCA Endowment Fund: Agency endowment fund established to support the Kohl Family YMCA.
- *Maki Family Scholarship Fund: Designated fund established to support the Cuyahoga Falls Schools Foundation & Alumni Association.
- MAPS Air Museum General Fund: Agency endowment fund established to support the MAPS Air Museum's mission of educating the public about aviation history and its impact on society.
- Pickard Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Jim and Leslie Pickard.
- Matthew and Susan Shannon Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Matt and Susan Shannon.
- The Stella Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Luke and Serenity Messner.
- Mark and Kristine Thomas Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by Mark and Kristine Thomas.
- Topliff Family Fund: Donor-advised fund established by David and Deborah Topliff.
- Peter and Marilyn Tsivitse Fund: Donor-advised fund established by the Peter and Marilyn Tsivitse 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 Dec. 11, 2023, to March 18, 2024:
- Trey Bennett, Stark & Knoll Co.
- Ken Boldt, Ken Boldt Financial Group
- Steve Cox, Roetzel & Andress
- Kevin Huebschman, Fifth Third Private Bank