Stories: ACF Stories

If you've already established a donor-advised fund at the community foundation, you can understand why it's become such a popular tool to organize your family's giving and serve as a springboard for so many other ways to make a difference in our region. If...

If you've served on a nonprofit's board of directors, you are no doubt familiar with the concept of an endowment. Many charities establish endowment funds and reserve funds at the community foundation to help ensure that their missions stay strong during...

Charitable giving traditions are a big part of many peoples' lives. The ways philanthropic values translate into action and behavior, however, vary widely from person to person. And that's a good thing! When you align your charitable giving activities with...

Developing a practice of regular contributions to your donor-advised fund at Akron Community Foundation not only allows you to systematically build a philanthropic nest egg for your annual giving to favorite charities, but it also paves the way for your...

If you or a family member has reached the age of 70 ½, you may have heard of a tax benefit known as the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), which allows you to direct up to $108,000 annually from your IRA to a qualified charitable organization, like...

By Olivia Eastly, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Natalie Wammes didn't always dream of working with older adults, but after working with older adults at Akron Rotary Camp, she knew this was the population she wanted to serve. After receiving the...

The science of reading, parents as teachers, and other local education innovations: Akron Community Foundation supports cutting-edge programs across the cradle to career continuum By Chris Miller, Communications & Community Investment Officer In a...

The team at Akron Community Foundation is honored to be your "go-to" resource for all components of your philanthropy. We enjoy talking regularly with individuals, families and businesses about goals for charitable giving, tax strategies, ways to support...

Have you considered updating your estate plan to leave a bequest to a fund at Akron Community Foundation? While loved ones are typically the first priority in estate planning, charitable giving through your estate lessens the tax burden on your heirs while...

If you're a business owner, odds are you already give back to your community. Like many charitably-minded people, your business likely sponsors events, makes in-kind donations, and donates cash to favorite organizations. Many local business owners also work...