News Releases

New award series honors philanthropists who have impacted the Black community in Summit County The Black Giving Collective Fund (BGC) of Akron Community Foundation announces the creation of The Soul of Philanthropy Akron Awards, which will honor awardees in...

The Green Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation is accepting its first round of grant proposals from nonprofit organizations that enrich the Green community and improve residents' quality of life. Established during the city's 30th anniversary year in...

The Board of Directors of Akron Community Foundation has begun the search for the organization's next President & Chief Executive Officer, retaining Waverly Partners as its executive search firm. Based in Cleveland, Waverly Partners serves nonprofit...

On Friday, Dec. 6, the Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $50,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Bath Township. This is the fourth year in a row that the fund is distributing $50,000 to nonprofits dedicated to...

Quarterly board discretionary grants support mental health, medical and wellness programs Akron Community Foundation awarded $4.7 million in grants during its past quarter, with its board approving $812,750 in competitive health and human services grants...

Akron Community Foundation's Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 35 grants totaling $60,200 to children's programs throughout the Greater Akron area. A partnership of the Akron Beacon Journal and Akron Community Foundation, the Millennium Fund for...

With County Council's support secured, County Executive Ilene Shapiro is establishing the Summit Health and Safety Innovation Fund, a separate, tax exempt, charitable organization of Akron Community Foundation, known as a Supporting Organization. The Fund...

The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for programs that support the local LGBTQ+ community. Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply for either an impact grant or a micro grant, with impact...

The Green Community Fund, an affiliate of Akron Community Foundation, is pleased to announce that it has reached a significant milestone of nearly $300,000 in pledges and cash contributions toward its endowment. This achievement marks a major step forward in...

The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites community members and leaders to save the date for its annual "For Women, Forever" celebration on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at House Three Thirty. The event will be hosted by emcee Sara...