Green Community Fund Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Green Community Fund Grant, established by dedicated residents in November 2022, aims to enhance the quality of life in Green through support for civic initiatives. Annually, up to 5% of the fund's assets are allocated to grants benefiting qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The fund is tax-deductible and welcomes various forms of contributions. With minimal administrative costs, it ensures more resources are directed to community projects, fostering growth and sustainability in the Green community.
Grants: On an annual basis, up to 5% of the fund’s assets can be reinvested into the community through grants and distributions, providing support for meaningful civic and community initiatives.Growth: As the endowment grows through the gifts of generous donors, the Green Community Fund will increase its annual grantmaking to the nonprofits serving the Green community.Gifts: Gifts to the Green Community Fund are fully tax deductible, as the fund is an affiliate of Akron Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Eligibility
Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply.
What Akron Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 335
- Total given
- $14.69M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,108–$1.1M
- By dollars: Ohio 93%, Tennessee 2%, Nevada 2%. Top recipient cities: Akron, OH; Cleveland, OH; Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
- 63% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Medina County Community Foundation · Medina, OH
For general program support
$1.1M
United Way of Summit and Medina · Akron, OH
For general program support
$632K
Summit Education Initiative · Akron, OH
For general operating support
$520K
IBH Foundation Inc · Akron, OH
For improvements, maintenance and program support
$458K
Access Inc · Akron, OH
For general program support
$400K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community services
- Foundation
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