We Receive

Stark Community Foundation makes it easy for our donors to establish charitable funds in order to give effective and enduring gifts to charitable organizations in Stark County. We partner with professional advisors who counsel their clients on estate and legacy plans. With more than 500 funds that have been created here at Stark Community Foundation, join us in creating a gift that will positively impact our community today, tomorrow and forever. Click here to learn more.

We Invest

Stark Community Foundation has been dedicated to the stewardship of charitable assets for nearly 50 years. Today, Stark Community Foundation actively manages more than $166 million in assets. With the goal of enabling donors to maximize their philanthropic giving, SCF's investment strategy is designed to achieve maximum returns while minimizing risk. Funds are invested to provide safety through diversification in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other investments. The Investment Review Committee is responsible for prudent investment management. It establishes guidelines for the investment portfolio, approves asset allocation and reviews performance with the support of an independent investment consultant, Colonial Consultants. Click here to learn more.

We Give

Stark Community Foundation helps strengthen local nonprofit agencies with financial support of local programs and services. Grants are awarded from the Foundation's Community Charitable Fund to areas such as afterschool, basic needs, capital campaigns, economic development, education, neighborhoods and scholarships. Since our inception, we have awarded more than $106 million in grants. Donors also provide grant funding in scholarships and directly to organizations through donor advised funds, donor designated funds, and field of interest funds. Click here to learn more.