Akron History Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2024
Total received
$459K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
9
Years covered
2022–2024
Who funds Akron History Center?
Akron History Center is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by John S and James L Knight Foundation ($200K), The Goodyear Foundation ($150K), Lehner Family Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $459K in grants to Akron History Center between 2022–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Goodyear Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lehner Family Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ohio & Erie Canal Association | $26,250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mg O'neil Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charles E and Mabel M Ritchie Memorial | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Marks Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Akron History Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE AKRON HISTORY CENTER AND AN EXHIBIT FEATURING JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT, THE AKRON BEACON JOURNAL AND KNIGHT FOUNDATION. | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Lehner Family Foundation | THE RUBBER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Ohio & Erie Canal Association | community development | $26,250 |
| 2024 | Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Charles E and Mabel M Ritchie Memorial | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Goodyear Foundation | Donation | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Mg O'neil Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Marks Family Foundation | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Akron History Center?
Akron History Center is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by John S and James L Knight Foundation ($200K), The Goodyear Foundation ($150K), Lehner Family Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $459K in grants to Akron History Center between 2022–2024.
Who is Akron History Center's largest funder?
John S and James L Knight Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Akron History Center, with $200K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Akron History Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $459K in grants to Akron History Center across 9 grants from 9 funders between 2022–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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