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Akron Community Foundation is a library of personal stories. Their authors? Charitable people just like you who want to enrich the community in their own unique way, now and forever.

Some are fundholder stories, which feature charitable individuals, families and organizations that find purpose, ease and fulfillment by giving through Akron Community Foundation. Others are grantee stories about nonprofits that are leveraging generous gifts from our donors and fundholders to improve life all over Summit County. Still others are advisor stories about legal and financial professionals who have expanded their services and strengthened client relationships by offering philanthropic services through Akron Community Foundation.

Ready to write your own story? Learn how you can start a charitable fund and leave your mark on the community for generations to come. You can also read our publications for more inspiring stories about philanthropy in Greater Akron.

Charitable giving tips for clients' golden years
Charitable giving tips for clients' golden years
The rising popularity of the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) appears to be inspiring an increasing number of retirees to re-evaluate their charitable giving plans. As we begin a new year, be sure you're familiar with the various charitable giving...
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By the Numbers: What's Around the Corner in 2024
By the Numbers: What's Around the Corner in 2024
As 2023 makes way for 2024, you're no doubt inundated with information about the various IRS thresholds that are subject to adjustment. But have you thought about how each of these thresholds might be connected with your clients' charitable giving? Here are a...
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Bath Community Fund's Impact: Stewart's Caring Place
Bath Community Fund's Impact: Stewart's Caring Place
Bath Community Fund has proudly supported Stewart's Caring Place for many years. In 2023, the fund awarded Stewart's Caring Place a $4,000 grant to help the organization provide support services to Bath residents impacted by cancer. Since 2018, the...
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Creating a meaningful structure for family philanthropy
Creating a meaningful structure for family philanthropy
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...
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Donor-Advised Funds: The Hub of Your Philanthropy
Donor-Advised Funds: The Hub of Your Philanthropy
Whether you established a donor-advised fund at the community foundation years ago, or you are considering establishing a fund this year to help you keep your giving more organized and involve your children and grandchildren in your philanthropy, it's a great...
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Gifts of 'complex' assets deliver multiple benefits
Gifts of 'complex' assets deliver multiple benefits
When you think about supporting your favorite charities or making contributions to your donor-advised or other type of fund at the community foundation, cash may be the first thing that comes to mind. It seems so easy to just write a check or donate online....
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Get ahead of the year-end rush
Get ahead of the year-end rush
Holidays and tax planning (although very different in the ways they are celebrated!) are both year-end traditions. No doubt you've got the holidays covered, and perhaps your advisors are already helping you make sure your tax planning is in place. It's a good...
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The Significance of Charitable Wealth
The Significance of Charitable Wealth
When it comes to wealth in the United States, the numbers are clear: The typical net worth of white families is nearly 10 times that of Black families. And though Black individuals give a higher portion of their income to charity compared to white...
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