Green Community Fund
Strengthening our city by supporting meaningful civic and community initiatives
Akron Community Foundation
Known as a prosperous and progressive community, Green offers an exceptional quality of life for its residents. The city's thriving businesses, close-knit neighborhoods, and strong network of nonprofit organizations make the community a place where everyone can flourish.
Established in 2022, the city's 30th anniversary, the Green Community Fund is a permanent endowment dedicated to strengthening the city by supporting meaningful civic and community initiatives. The fund is committed to serving as a catalyst for needed projects in the Green community, funding nonprofit organizations that serve local residents, and championing philanthropy throughout the community.
To date, the Green Community Fund has invested $40,000 into local causes that enrich the quality of life of all Green residents.
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By the Numbers
About
$400,000
in charitable assets
A total of
$40,000
in grants given
Since
2022
founding year
Advisory Board
Advisory board members serve without pay to help the fund strengthen the Green community for current and future generations.
Barry Hollis
Co-ChairRetired Senior Portfolio Manager
PNC Institutional Asset Management
Kelli Shultz
Co-ChairOwner
Shultz Design and Construction
Carson Evans
TreasurerRisk Advisor
Jeff Evans Insurance Agency
Robert Simmons
SecretaryBranch Manager
KeyBank
Jaclyn Beckwith
Director of Development & MarketingRed Oak Behavioral Health
Jennifer Jesser-Ringer
Executive DirectorWarmus Senior Living; GreenView/Brier Creek
Dominic A. Rizzo Jr.
Vice President/GSM, WAKR/WONERubber City Radio
Valerie Wolford
Communications ManagerCity of Green
Anthony Zimbardi
Benefits ConsultantGallagher
News & Events
News
Green Community Fund awards $25,000 in grants
$10,000 impact grant will support renovations at Green Family YMCA On Friday, March 6, the Green Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded eight grants totaling [...]
Green Community Fund accepting applications for 2026 grant cycle
The Green Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting grant proposals from nonprofit organizations that enrich the Green community and improve residents' [...]