Stories: ACF Stories

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...

By Jody Miller Konstand The youngest of four siblings, James Hamilton Hower (Jim) was always mindful of his family's legacy in the Akron community, especially as the Hower family name is synonymous with Akron's history. Think of Central Hower High School, the...

At Akron Community Foundation, we are honored to work with generous individuals and families who have established funds to support the causes they care about and the needs of our community both now and in the future. Wherever you are in the stages of your...

Money, mortality, and family relationships. Each of those topics alone can be tough for anyone to address head on, and when you combine them, it's no wonder so many people put off setting up or updating their estate plans. Establishing a will, trust, and...

Whatever your age or health status, you're probably aware that you should document important financial and personal information for loved ones, just in case the unexpected occurs. We've all heard stories about someone's family member who passed away and left...

You've likely seen articles on your favorite nonprofits' websites about "planned giving," but what does the term really mean? Our staff has put together some pointers to help simplify the concept of planned giving, along with ways the community foundation can...

The start of a new year is a great time to plan and reboot. Cliche as it may be to talk about resolutions this time of year, it's tough to deny that January represents a clean slate for "to do" lists, goals, and your overall mindset. As you consider your 2024...

The shorter days of winter aren't the only sunsets creeping up on people these days. If you've met with your estate planning attorney and tax advisors recently, you're probably aware that the gift and estate tax exemption – the total amount you can leave to...

Helping families create a meaningful structure for their philanthropy has long been a hallmark service of Akron Community Foundation. That structure and the resulting discipline are increasingly important as both wealth and charitable giving more frequently...