In 2024, Akron Community Foundation awarded capital grants totaling $330,000 to 32 nonprofit organizations:
- ACCESS Inc., to support the final phase of roof repair at ACCESS Shelter, $25,000
- Akron AIDS Collaborative, to support renovations at the Bayard Rustin LGBTQ Resource Center, including electrical and plumbing improvements, to allow for an operational laundry room and shower facility, and a food warming center, $20,000
- Akron Art Museum, to support the creation of the Center for Digital Discovery at the museum, which includes digital gallery space, dedicated classroom and educational space, and immersive artist-created spaces for all ages, $15,000
- Akron Civic Theatre, to replace a lighting control console in the main auditorium, $15,000
- Ballet Excel Ohio, to replace the traveling dance floor for free community youth ballet performances, $5,000
- Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council, to support the purchase of ceiling and exhaust fans to aid in the preservation of Camp Manatoc's historic dining hall, $5,000
- Building for Tomorrow, to support a science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) lab for children at the Reach Opportunity Center in the Summit Lake neighborhood, $10,000
- Caring for Kids, to support renovations to counseling and waiting rooms, among other improvements, for the foster care and adoption mental health facility at a new location, $7,500
- Carve Your Own Path, for improvements for its trauma-informed wellness programming, such as chairs to accommodate individuals with mobility limitations, an accessible printer, and an AV cart for multimedia presentations, $3,000
- CASA Board Volunteer Association, to purchase new laptops for the CASA/GAL team, $10,000
- CHC Addiction Services, to support renovations to the Touchstone facility, $12,000
- Child Guidance & Family Solutions, to support safety enhancements at the central office, including security cameras, emergency lights and signage, $10,000
- Citizens Akron Church, to support The Vincent House dance studio, including flooring, mirrors and lighting, $9,000
- First Congregational Church of Hudson, to build ADA-compliant bathrooms and renovate community use spaces at 915 N. Main St. in North Hill, $10,000
- First Tee - Greater Akron, to improve the driving range space used for golf-based youth development programming, $10,000
- Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve, to support stabilization and restoration of Garfield Hall, including floors, windows, electrical work and roof, among other items, $5,000
- Greenleaf Family Center, to enhance security and safety for mental health providers and clients, including electronic locks, card readers and a video doorbell $7,500
- H.M. Life Opportunity Services, for renovation of the agency's Treeside drive property, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation and drywall, to provide permanent supportive housing for families who are homeless, $10,000
- Humane Society of Summit County, to support the construction of a new, purposefully designed shelter/adoption center to serve Summit County's rescued animals and pet owners, $15,000
- Jewish Community Center of Akron, to renovate the community pool's outdoor bathhouse to make it ADA compliant and to add a gender-neutral/family bathroom and changing room, $10,000
- North Coast Community Homes, to upgrade its Summit County homes with keyless entry systems, $5,000
- North Hill Community House, for food pantry and facility improvements, including electrical and plumbing upgrades and insulation, $10,000
- Red Oak Behavioral Health, for the transformation of its outpatient center, including masonry work, new entrances, electrical and roofing, $25,000
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio, for enhancements at the Ronald McDonald House of Akron, including renovations to the kitchen and laundry area, $5,000
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, to support the Heritage & Hospitality Project, which includes a new outdoor concession stand for visitors, $10,000
- Stewart's Caring Place, to improve physical accessibility at the cancer wellness center, including automatic doors and a concrete ramp for the entrance, $7,500
- Summit Artspace, for improvements to artist-centered public facilities, including renovation of gallery space, HVAC, ceilings, lighting, electrical systems, and door replacement/safety access, $22,500
- Summit Choral Society Inc., to support the implementation of a digital learning platform for youth education, using electronic tablets and digital sheet music, $7,000
- Tri-County Jobs for Ohio's Graduates, to support restroom renovations for ADA compliance and efficiency, $10,000
- Urban Ounce of Prevention Behavioral Health Services Inc., to support access to services for members in the community with mobility issues through the installation of a stairway chair lift, $5,000
- Victory Gallop Inc., to replace two natural gas heaters for the horse barns, $4,000
- Weathervane Community Playhouse, to update the main entrance and increase accessibility for all patrons and participants, $5,000