Winter 2021-22
On Dec. 3, Bath Community Fund awarded 21 grants totaling $50,000, bringing the fund's cumulative grantmaking to more than $150,000 since its inception in 2014. Several of these grants will enhance the township’s services for local residents, including purchasing upgraded equipment for the police and fire departments.
Since 2016, Bath Community Fund has awarded more than $12,000 to support the work of this award-winning, historic theater. From making the entryway more accessible for people with disabilities to providing summer camps for area students, learn how these grants are making a show-stopping impact in the community.
Bath Community Fund recently awarded a grant to The University of Akron Field Station to develop an outdoor classroom space and nature exploration station at the field station building in the Bath Nature Preserve. The new space will allow guests to safely engage with nature during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
As the holidays approach, a gift to Bath Community Fund is the perfect way to honor a friend, family member or colleague while making a lasting difference in the community. Each person you honor will receive a card informing them of your gift.
BCF in the News
Donor Spotlight: Cheryl & Jim Nilsen
"Both of us have memories of growing up in Bath and graduating from Revere together. Little did we know our grandchildren would become students in the Revere system, as well, and walk some of the very same hallways we traveled. Like all communities, Bath has changed over the years, but it remains a wonderful community with great outdoor amenities, citizens focused on preserving its timeless character, and organizations such as Bath Community Fund, which is devoted to enriching the lives of Bath residents now and long into the future."
Giving Opportunities
Last December, Congress passed COVID-19 relief legislation extending many of the tax provisions included in the CARES Act. This legislation temporarily extends the universal charitable deduction for taxpayers who do not itemize, allowing you to deduct up to $300 – or $600 for married couples – for cash contributions to qualifying public charities like Bath Community Fund. This opportunity is set to expire at the end of the year, so take advantage of it now!
You can support Bath Community Fund forever by establishing a charitable fund in your name at Akron Community Foundation through your will or trust. After your lifetime, the fund will continue to support all your favorite causes, including Bath Community Fund, in perpetuity. It's a simple and tax-friendly way to leave a lasting legacy.
We're grateful to the donors whose gifts make Bath Community Fund possible. Your generosity is strengthening our community for current and future generations.

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