Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association
Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association is a private foundation, based in Akron, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association at a glance
In short: Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,150
- -46.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,150
- +61.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,150
- Total assets
- $10,682
- +19.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Just Encourage Joy ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 234% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $977 (2022) to $2K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Just Encourage Joy Elyria, OH | General Funds | $1,150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,682 | $12,436 | $10,687 | $1,150 | 1 | $1,150 | $491 |
| 2025 | $8,933 | $7,157 | $5,665 | $2,140 | 3 | $2,140 | $475 |
| 2024 | $7,441 | $12,342 | $11,520 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $340 |
| 2023 | $6,619 | $5,585 | $4,777 | $1,073 | 1 | $1,073 | $310 |
| 2022 | $5,811 | $11,412 | $10,624 | $977 | 1 | $977 | $297 |
| 2021 | $5,023 | $3,290 | $4,381 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association reported a distributable amount of $491 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association is led by Patricia Backer, President on the 2026 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Patricia Backer
President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Dee Gray
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgianne Green
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Westfall
Secretary
Chapter Coordinator → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Kathleen Hogan (2021–2025) — President
- Former: Sherry Duncan (2021–2023) — Historian
- Former: Tom Gustavich (2021–2023) — Gov't Liason
- Former: Marie Vitali (2023) — Chapter Coordinator
- Former: Rosanne Wahl (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association
How much does Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association give each year?
Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
How large is Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association?
Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association reported $11K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $491 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association operate?
Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association's EIN?
Greater Akron Canton Payroll Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1794125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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