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 scholarships, and investing in the projects and partnerships that move our community ahead.
Pathways to Learning
We launched initiatives like the Polymer Pathway with $125,000 in matching funds, providing the first preK-12 public school polymer education pathway tied to a federal tech hub.
Pathways to Leadership
In 2024, we welcomed new leadership with Executive Director Josh Gordon and added key staff members Melissa Naglic, Office Manager, and Gil Gonzales, Director of Special Projects.
Pathways to Opportunity
We awarded $318,024 in scholarships to Barberton students through 119 awards, including 84 new scholarships—with a total commitment of nearly $482,000. Since our founding, we’ve given over $5.2 million in scholarships!
Pathways to Growth
Our investments supported local businesses and city improvements through more than $495,000 in economic and community development initiatives this year alone. Since 2022, we’ve committed over $1.43 million to development efforts.
Pathways to Connection
Through 80 grants totaling $588,985 and support for 117 funds, we connected donors to meaningful causes—fueling projects in education, arts, revitalization, and more. Generous donors contributed $724,267 to make it all possible.
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