Akron Community Foundation
Akron Community Foundation is the community foundation for Greater Akron that manages charitable funds, grants, scholarships, and planned giving. The official site provides information on grant programs and initiatives, fundholder services, news, and organizational contacts.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local or regional nonprofit organizations serving Akron/Summit County (or nearby Ohio communities) seeking program or operating support across education, health, arts, basic needs, and community development.
Good Fit
- • Work primarily benefits residents of Summit County or nearby Ohio counties.
- • Request is for general operating or program support in typical community foundation ranges ($10K–$250K), with many awards in the $10K–$50K band.
- • Clear, measurable local impact and partnerships with other Akron-area organizations.
- • Willingness to use the foundation’s online portal and to engage with named grants staff.
Geography
Grant dollars are highly concentrated in one state (about 93% in Ohio) despite awards being recorded to recipients in 15 states; the footprint is effectively local/state-focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a very broad recipient set—335 grants to 331 distinct organizations across many program areas—indicating substantial variety among funded institutions.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows 118 new recipients in the latest year and a public online portal plus named grants staff and phone contacts, supporting a strong likelihood that unfamiliar applicants can access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
