Our Family Tree
Learn about the generous donors who have established charitable funds through Stark Community Foundation.
Spotting opportunity: Moving from a commercial fund to Stark Community Foundation
Although a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) can be established through a national financial institution, Stark Community Foundation offers its DAF holders much broader services, more personal attention and deeper connections to the nonprofits.
A Life Lived to the Max
Maxwell “Max” Hartong was a young man with a deep sense of purpose, a contagious drive for success and an unwavering determination to better himself and those around him.
Year-End Giving 2023
Important dates and deadlines for 2023 year-end giving.
Local Fall Activities
Here are some family-friendly experiences to enjoy this fall around Stark County!
New Funds Added to Our Family Tree - Fall 2023
12 new charitable funds were established through Stark Community Foundation from April 1 through June 30, 2023.
Quietly Reshaping Stark County
Helping others is something William “Bill” Lemmon’s parents instilled in him from an early age.
Small Acts of Kindness
Karate lessons, violin rentals, prom tickets, art supplies and softball cleats— these are all items local families couldn’t afford for their children but were able to purchase with support from the nonprofit Katie’s Kids.
Six for 60 Endowment Fund Challenge Winners
Six local nonprofits won $10,000 in seed money to establish an Organization Endowment Fund at Stark Community Foundation.
Recognizing the Rescue 343-2 9/11 Memorial
Rescue 343-2 9/11 Memorial is a local nonprofit dedicated to remembering the fallen heroes of our country, educating others about the significance of their sacrifice and honoring veterans and first responders.
Boiling down the alphabet soup: What are RMDs, and how do they relate to QCDs?
If you get cross-eyed when you start reading about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), you are not alone!
Making it fun: Tips for teaching children about philanthropy
Over the years, you’ve probably taught your young children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews lessons along the lines of “better to give than to receive.” But how do you transition these lessons into more concrete instruction about charitable giving?
Brooks' Bereavement Bears comfort local mothers
Brooks’ Bereavement Bears, a local nonprofit supporting women who experience pregnancy loss, has given out more than 300 teddy bears to comfort patients during their time of need at local hospitals.