Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Grants

The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Grants aim to enhance the lives of residents in Akron and Summit County, Ohio, by supporting diverse and inclusive charitable initiatives. Founded by the Corbins, the foundation focuses on local organizations in areas such as arts, education, healthcare, and social services. Grants are exclusively for 501(c)(3) organizations, ensuring funds are allocated to promote equal opportunity and community enrichment. The foundation prioritizes local chapters of national charities to maximize its impact.

The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation was created by Mr. and Mrs. Corbin to help enrich the lives of the people of Akron and Summit County, Ohio. It recognizes the importance of diversity, openness, and inclusion and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity in its policies and actions in support of local and regional organizations.
Mr. Corbin was born in Georgetown, Kentucky on August 25, 1901. He was the son of Lannis and Virginia L. Corbin and married Mary F. Swinney on June 14, 1924. Mrs. Corbin died in the 1970s.
Mr. Corbin began working for the Chevrolet Motor Division of the General Motors Corporation in 1926. He moved to Akron in 1945 and formed City Chevrolet, which became one of the largest automobile dealerships in Ohio. Throughout his career, Mr. Corbin took an active part in many business and civic organizations and received numerous commendations for his role in community affairs. One of these, the Distinguished Service Award, was presented to him by the people of Akron in 1979.
David Corbin not only gave of his time, but also offered his financial support to benefit his community and its people. At his death in 1989, Mr. Corbin left the bulk of his estate to the foundation bearing his and his wife’s names.
Areas of Interest
Although each application is reviewed on its own merits, The Corbin Foundation’s areas of interest include:

• Arts and CultureCivic and CommunityEducationEnvironmentHealthcareHousingHuman and Social ServicesMedical ResearchYouth

Eligibility

The Corbin Foundation makes only “qualifying distributions” as defined in the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations eligible for grants are charitable organizations exempt under United States Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and governmental entities for public and charitable purposes.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does NOT fund:IndividualsAnnual fundraising campaigns, sponsorships or special eventsEndowmentsFaith-based organizations/religious endeavorsOperating deficitsOrganizations which, in turn, make grants to othersPrivate, non-operating foundationsSchools