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Laura Bailey Culp to receive Polsky Award

Akron Community Foundation will present the 57th Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award to Laura Bailey Culp on Nov. 17, 2026.

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Green Community Fund logo over an photo of the Green Community Center.

Green Community Fund's Annual Community Gathering

Join the Green Community Fund on Aug. 30 for a complimentary evening of networking and celebrating the Green community. The fund will also honor Beth Rayl and Rayl Charities with its 2026 Impact Award.

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Black Giving Collective Fund's First Annual Meeting

You're invited to a special morning gathering celebrating the growing impact of the Black Giving Collective Fund. Join us on Aug. 28 to learn about the issues the fund plans to support and how you can make the Black Giving Collective part of your philanthropy.

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Tracy Burt

Tracy Burt Promoted to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

In this newly created role, Tracy will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the foundation, including facilities, human resources, and information technology, while continuing to oversee the marketing and communications department.

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Steve Schloenbach

CFO Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Congratulations to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Steve Schloenbach on three decades of service to Akron Community Foundation. We're grateful for Steve's expertise, and we appreciate his dedication to the foundation and to the community as a whole.

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Greater Akron
through generosity.

Akron Community Foundation is where generous families, companies and nonprofits make charitable dollars go the furthest for the good of Summit County — now and forever. Whether you want to provide scholarships for area students or support a variety of nonprofit organizations over your lifetime, we can customize a strategic, lasting plan for your giving.

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ACF by the Numbers

nearly
$340
Million
in charitable assets
more than
900
charitable funds
nearly
$280
Million
in grants given
Since
1955
71 years of local service
7.3%
10-year annualized net return

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We are our community's champion and generator of enduring philanthropy. Learn more about us.

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