2005 Annual Report - Akron Community Foundation

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter from the Chairman 2
Letter from the President 3
The Community Fund 4-5
Arts & Culture 6-7
Civic Affairs 8-9
Health & Human Services 10-11
Education 12-13
Family of Funds 14
Millennium Fund for Children 15
Vernon L. Odom Fund 16
Women’s Endowment Fund 17
Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund 18
Medina County Community Fund 19
Hudson Public Schools Endowment Fund 20
Neighborhood Partnership Program 21
The 35th Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award 22-23
Summary Financial Statements 24-27
Establishing a Fund 28-29
Designated Funds 30-31
Designated Grants 32-35
Donors 36-45
Trustees 46-47
Staff 48
Our Past Leaders 49
Akron Community Foundation Mission
Akron Community Foundation seeks
to improve the quality of life in the
Greater Akron area through the
development of organized
philanthropy. To fulfill this mission,
the foundation is committed to:
Serving Akron and surrounding areas with creative, visionary
and sensitive grants that address the evolving needs of an area
experiencing rapid economic and social change.
Devoting special emphasis to programs that enrich the
community in the distinct areas of Arts and Culture, Education,
Health and Human Services, and Civic Affairs.
Advising donors in the areas of their particular concerns and
assisting them in achieving the most beneficial results.
Performing as a responsible solicitor and prudent manager
of philanthropic assets created through charitable gifts
and bequests.
Demonstrating community leadership by seeking innovative
programs and acting as a catalyst in identifying problems and
sharing information with other organizations.
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