We envision an improved quality of life for Barberton residents, now and forever.
2024 The Year of Pathways
2024 The Year of Pathways – Read our 2024 Annual Report Like Barberton Community Foundation, pathways are connectors. They bridge past progress with future possibilities. In 2024, we created new pathways forward—welcoming new leadership, supporting students with...
Barberton Community Foundation Awards $100,000 in Grants, Prioritizing Early Learning Support
BARBERTON, OH -– On May 15, 2025, the Barberton Community Foundation Board of Directors approved $100,000 in grant funding through its Education, Workforce, and Economic Development Grant Cycle, with more than half of the awarded funds—$55,000—dedicated to supporting...
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On Community
A publication by Josh Gordon, Executive Director
What Is a Game Changer?
It’s officially Game Changer season at the Foundation! You may be wondering, ‘What is a “Game Changer” anyway?’ I’m assuming, like me, you may be a...
Congratulations to our Game Changers
2024 The Year of Pathways – Read our 2024 Annual Report
Meet the Artists behind Barberton Community Foundation’s Student Art Gallery
Barberton Community Foundation selected 10 pieces of student art from the B-Art Gallery Show. These pieces are on display in the Foundation’s meeting room until November 7, when they’ll be auctioned at the Annual Dinner. Stop by to see the artwork, and read more about our student artists!
Celebrating our Scholarship Award Recipients
Congratulations to our newest scholarship recipients! Each year, Barberton Community Foundation partners with Barberton City School District to make more than $400,000 in scholarship awards.
Bringing the History of Barberton to Life
Barberton’s third grade students learn about local history as a part of their social studies curriculum. Now, thanks to a grant from Barberton Community Foundation, local author Conrad Storad has been commissioned by the schools to write a book on local history and update the class and bring the history of Barberton to life.
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.
$110M
Total in Grants
& Scholarships
$5.1M
Scholarships
Given
$105M
Total Grants
Given
$6.9M
Total Donations
Received
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.
