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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.

Noelle Toney
Noelle Toney
Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Award, The Soul of Philanthropy Akron Noelle Toney is a remarkable middle school student from Akron, Ohio, whose vision and determination are proving that leadership has no age limit. As the founder of Noelle's Impact...
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Bryce Harris
Bryce Harris
Outstanding Young Adult Philanthropist Award, The Soul of Philanthropy Akron Bryce Harris is an Akron-born educator and youth advocate whose leadership reflects both vision and heart. After excelling as a four-year captain and standout offensive lineman at...
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Project GRAD Akron
Project GRAD Akron
Outstanding Philanthropic Institution Award, The Soul of Philanthropy Akron Jacqueline Silas-Butler, Executive Director Project GRAD Akron is a transformative nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that all students — regardless of background or circumstance —...
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Case study: Business owners exit with a family legacy
Case study: Business owners exit with a family legacy
As an attorney, CPA or financial advisor, you probably work with several clients who own a family business. You've likely also considered that there may be a role for strategic philanthropy in family business succession planning to help clients get ready for...
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OBBBA changes and client conversations
OBBBA changes and client conversations
For many attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors, the tax law changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are old news. That is not the case for many of your clients! While you've been busy reading dozens of articles and evaluating how the changes will impact...
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The latest news on retirement plans and philanthropy
The latest news on retirement plans and philanthropy
You've no doubt noticed that Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) continue to gain traction as one of the most practical and effective charitable planning tools for clients over age 70 ½. By allowing eligible clients to transfer funds directly from an...
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Serving charitable clients across the wealth spectrum
Serving charitable clients across the wealth spectrum
As tax laws and market dynamics continue to shift, it is important for attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors to be aware of two increasingly distinct groups of donors. On one hand, the high federal estate tax exemption and new restrictions on itemizing...
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