Nominate a Game Changer

Do you know someone who has made a difference in Barberton?

The Game Changer award identifies and celebrates those individuals and organizations who deserve recognition for their good work. Barberton Community Foundation is seeking nominations until Thursday, June 30.

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Newest Grant Partners

Barberton Community Foundation’s Board of Directors held their second meeting of the year at White Rabbit Galleries. The board discussed regular business and approved $119,220.86 for thirteen grants in the first grant cycle of the year: Education and Workforce & Economic Development.

Giving for Barberton's Future

Did you know Barberton Community Foundation holds more than 90 funds? We thank our generous donors for establishing these funds, and invite the community to learn more about them.

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Donors Who Give Back

When we ask our donors why they choose to establish funds here, we often hear them say, “I want to give back.” When you decide to give back through the Foundation, we help you to make your philanthropy personal, meaningful, and fulfilling. It’s our privlege to connect donors – and your charitable interests and resources – with local needs.

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We envision an improved quality of life for Barberton residents, now and forever.

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Become a Friend of the Foundation

Friends volunteer with the Foundation’s board on committees, serve as community liaisons, and volunteer at events.

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2022 Game Changer Nominations Now Open

The Game Changer award identifies and celebrates those individuals and organizations who deserve recognition for their good work.

Nominate a person or organization today!

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Our Impact

Whether it’s through our grants and scholarships, or through donations of time, talent and treasure, we are proud of the impact our donors and grant partners have helped us make on the community.

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$109.7M

Total in Grants
& Scholarships

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$4.7M

Scholarships
Given

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$105M

Total Grants
Given

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$6.9M

Total Donations
Received

Celebrating Ray Leach Sr.

Please help us welcome the Leach Family to the Foundation with the announcement of the Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Tina, Kathy, Mike, John and Ray have decided to honor their father (and Brianna her grandfather), with a scholarship that will benefit a Barberton student pursuing a trade school or technical education. READ MORE…

If you would like to support the Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, there are several ways to make a donation. DONATE NOW

Who We Are

We are a neighbor and partner. We are committed to improving the quality of life for Barberton residents, today and in the future.

What We Do

We work with community stakeholders, donors and charitable organizations to meet our mission. Learn more about our grants process.

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All of the assets gifted to the Foundation remain in the community.

Contact Us

We want to hear from you! Call us anytime at 330-745-5995 or email us your comments, questions, and ideas.