Project Grad Akron
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.0M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Project Grad Akron?
Project Grad Akron is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by United Way of Summit and Medina ($547K), Akron Community Foundation ($276K), Gar Foundation ($86K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Project Grad Akron between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Summit and Medina | $546,788 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Akron Community Foundation | $276,200 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Gar Foundation | $85,800 | 1 | 2020 |
| Synthomer Foundation Inc | $31,725 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| National College Attainment Network | $30,750 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Burton D Morgan Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| FW Albrecht Family Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| CLA Foundation | $7,350 | 1 | 2020 |
| Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Akron | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Welty Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Maynard Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Northern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation Inc | $2,049 | 1 | 2025 |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Signet Love Inspires Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Thaddeus Garrett Jr Foundation | $900 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2019) to $238K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $42K.
What grants has Project Grad Akron received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Akron Community Foundation | FOR GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $35,750 |
| 2025 | The Welty Family Foundation | COMMUNITY | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Northern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation Inc | SUPPORT | $2,049 |
| 2025 | Thaddeus Garrett Jr Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $900 |
| 2024 | United Way of Summit and Medina | YOUTH SUCCESS, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, MENTAL HEALTH | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Akron Community Foundation | FOR GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | National College Attainment Network | SUPPORTING THE WHOLE STUDENT THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING | $10,750 |
| 2024 | Synthomer Foundation Inc | PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT | $10,500 |
| 2024 | Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Akron | Grant | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Maynard Family Foundation | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Synthomer Foundation Inc | PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT | $125 |
| 2023 | United Way of Summit and Medina | BRIDGE TO KINDERGARTEN & COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTRAL | $145,000 |
| 2023 | Akron Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT BRIDGE TO KINDERGARTEN | $36,200 |
| 2023 | National College Attainment Network | ECMC GRANT - SUPPORTING THE WHOLE STUDENT THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Synthomer Foundation Inc | PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT | $10,500 |
| 2023 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | BREAKFAST AND EDUCATIONAL FUN WITH SANTA | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Signet Love Inspires Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Synthomer Foundation Inc | PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2022 | United Way of Summit and Medina | DONOR DESIGNATIONS AND GRANT ALLOCATIONS | $147,503 |
| 2022 | Akron Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE 15TH ANNUAL ACHIEVING DREAMS CELEBRATION GALA IN HONOR OF DANIELLE J. KIMMELL | $45,750 |
| 2021 | United Way of Summit and Medina | DONOR DESIGNATIONS AND GRANT ALLOCATIONS | $154,285 |
| 2021 | Akron Community Foundation | FOR THE BRIDGE TO KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM, WHICH PREPARES CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH PARENT ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES | $68,500 |
| 2021 | Synthomer Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,500 |
| 2021 | FW Albrecht Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Gar Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $85,800 |
| 2020 | Burton D Morgan Foundation Inc | to support kindergarten readiness efforts and scholarships for students in the Akron Public School District in 2020-21 | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Akron Community Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2020 | FW Albrecht Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL; ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | CLA Foundation | PROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | $7,350 |
| 2019 | Akron Community Foundation | FOR THE BRIDGE TO KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM | $30,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Project Grad Akron?
Project Grad Akron is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by United Way of Summit and Medina ($547K), Akron Community Foundation ($276K), Gar Foundation ($86K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Project Grad Akron between 2019–2025.
Who is Project Grad Akron's largest funder?
United Way of Summit and Medina is the largest recorded funder of Project Grad Akron, with $547K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Project Grad Akron received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Project Grad Akron across 30 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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