GAR Foundation

We strive to impact communities, families, and individuals by serving and investing in others. Requirements ▪You must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or have a fiscal sponsor. ▪Your work must benefit residents of Akron, Ohio. ▪Your work must fit into our priorities. What We Fund ▪ Education Supporting programs that ensure Akron children are kindergarten-ready and Akron Public Schools students are experiencing high-quality teaching and engaged learning. ▪ Economic, Workforce, and Community Development Supporting inclusive economic development, workforce programs that lead to family-sustaining jobs, and neighborhood-level community development. ▪ Arts & Culture Supporting anchor arts institutions as well as emerging and innovative arts to ensure Akron remains a vibrant, unique, and creative community. ▪ Basic Needs Supporting high-functioning organizations that provide the most basic human needs to Akron residents in crisis.