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Akron Community Foundation is a library of personal stories. Their authors? Charitable people just like you who want to enrich the community in their own unique way, now and forever.

Some are fundholder stories, which feature charitable individuals, families and organizations that find purpose, ease and fulfillment by giving through Akron Community Foundation. Others are grantee stories about nonprofits that are leveraging generous gifts from our donors and fundholders to improve life all over Summit County. Still others are advisor stories about legal and financial professionals who have expanded their services and strengthened client relationships by offering philanthropic services through Akron Community Foundation.

Ready to write your own story? Learn how you can start a charitable fund and leave your mark on the community for generations to come. You can also read our publications for more inspiring stories about philanthropy in Greater Akron.

Three tips for tough times
Three tips for tough times
It's certainly no secret that times are tough. Nonprofits in our community are facing mounting pressures as inflation drives up operating costs, pandemic-era relief funds have expired, and demand for services continues to climb. At the community foundation,...
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For Advisors: Five FAQs About IRA Gifts
For Advisors: Five FAQs About IRA Gifts
"I have a lot of clients who are 70 ½ and older. I know the new tax laws are a big deal. Did the rules change for Qualified Charitable Distributions?" The short answer is no: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act did not directly change the IRS's rules for...
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How will the OBBBA affect charitable giving?
How will the OBBBA affect charitable giving?
Recent changes in federal tax law under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) bring both challenges and opportunities for nonprofit organizations in our community. Here are answers to three frequently asked questions about how the new laws will impact...
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Navigating new laws: Opportunities for 2025
Navigating new laws: Opportunities for 2025
It's more important than ever to stay informed about how changes in the tax law may affect your charitable giving. The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates both challenges and opportunities for structuring your philanthropy. We encourage...
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Lessons in Legacy: Retired teachers join Shaw Society
Lessons in Legacy: Retired teachers join Shaw Society
When two lifelong Akron residents met with attorney Sheri Peters to talk about their estate plans, they knew they wanted charitable giving to be part of their plan.  As retired educators with no children of their own, the donors care deeply about...
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