One of this area's jewels, Bath is known for its natural beauty and rural character. Nature preserves, equestrian trails, woodlands and century-old farms make this community a treasure among its residents.
Established in 2014 by a committed group of those residents, Bath Community Fund is a permanent endowment dedicated to strengthening the Bath community for current and future generations by providing leadership, fostering collaboration, and creating a legacy of charitable giving. The fund accepts grant applications for programs that preserve the township’s historical and environmental legacy, enhance the local arts and culture landscape, serve youth through education and recreation, and meet residents’ social service needs.
To date, Bath Community Fund has invested more than $200,000 into local causes that enrich the quality of life of all Bath residents.
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By the Numbers
Advisory Board
Advisory board members serve without pay to help the fund strengthen the Bath community for current and future generations.
Kathy Sidaway
Chair Independent Insurance Broker
Nancy Fay
Vice Chair Owner, The Bake Shop in Ghent
Diana McCool
Secretary Community Volunteer
Steve Strayer
Financial OfficerSenior Vice President and Market Director, PNC Institutional Investments
Jim Bernard
Retired Vice President, Aetna Health Plans
Rev. Mark Frey
Retired Senior Minister, Bath Church – United Church of Christ
Jen Hardin
Analyst, FirstEnergy
Carolyn Kean
Retired CEO, American Red Cross Biomedical ServicesFormer Interim Executive Director, Crown Point Ecology Center
Jody Miller Konstand
Owner, JMK Media
News & Events
News
During the fund's annual meeting in August, Bath Community Fund added two new members to its advisory board. Both individuals are community leaders with a history of [...]
Latest grants support student enrichment, equine therapy programs and more On Friday, Dec. 2, Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling [...]