January 2023
We hope you will consider making a grant from your fund to support one, or multiple, wishes featured in our first-ever Wish Book, a collection of 50 requests from Summit & Medina county nonprofits.

It doesn't matter if you want to give $250 or $5,000 - every dollar helps! From purchasing a portable background check machine that will ensure the safety of our community’s youngest residents to helping to buy a cargo van for meal delivery services, your donations now will improve our community for years to come.

To learn more about the inaugural Wish Book, look for a copy included with your latest statement, see the list of wishes on your DonorCentral account or reach out to our team. We're here to help!
The Institute for Emerging Philanthropists is an exclusive, biennial educational program designed to support, inspire and cultivate a developing group of donors. This structured seven-session program (September – June) helps participants identify their personal philanthropic goals and develop plans for a lifelong commitment to improving our community. If you or someone you know would be a good fit, consider applying today. For questions, contact Karen Hrdlicka, director of The Center for Family Philanthropy, at 330-436-5640 or khrdlicka@akroncf.org.
Akron Community Foundation is excited to bring back On the Table with a new format. Building upon feedback from previous years, the On the Table Action Challenge is an immersive experience, empowering participants to go beyond one-time conversations. To make lasting changes to our institutions, we must focus on changing thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.

The challenge consists of seven tasks to be completed between February 1-15, 2023. We hope that by participating in the Action Challenge, our community will come together to understand and gain knowledge of what it means to see the world through the lens of another.

On Dec. 29, 2022, President Biden signed a $1.65 trillion-dollar omnibus spending bill known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. A component of this legislation, known as “SECURE 2.0,” includes many provisions that make it easier for people to build retirement savings, ranging from required enrollment in employer-sponsored 401(k) plans to larger “catch up” contributions to enable workers nearing retirement to add more to their retirement accounts each year. It also offers new and enhanced opportunities for charitable giving.

Did you know you can contribute to our quarterly grant co-investment program through our online fundholder portal, DonorCentral? As a fundholder, you have the opportunity to review Akron Community Foundation's competitive grant applications and support initiatives that align with your charitable interests. Check out your fund portal to view our current Education grant applicants now! If you haven't registered your DonorCentral account yet, view our instructions to get started or reach out to your primary contact for assistance. Co-investment requests should be submitted by Feb. 7.

Fund statements for the quarter ending Dec. 31 are now available through our online fundholder portal, DonorCentral. This document includes timely financial information, such as your fund balance, contributions, investment activity, grants and distributions, and more. For questions about your fund statement, please contact us at 330-376-8522. If you haven't registered your DonorCentral account yet, view our instructions to get started. 
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Akron Community Foundation 
345 West Cedar St., Akron, OH 44307

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Phone: 330-376-8522 
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