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Funders to approach for Summit County Historical Society of Akron Ohio

Akron, Ohio$440k revenue23 funders on file

The society was founded in 1924 for the original purpose of writing a centenniaal history of Akron, Ohio. Today, our mission is to preserve and interpret the history of summit county and Akron, and to educate regional communities about the people and events that have shaped our rich history. We own and manage perkins stone mansion, home of Akron's founding family; john brown house, home of the internationally recognized abolitionist; and old stone school in downtown Akron. Major programs include discovery trunks, 4th grade outreach, adult outreach, special events including sheep herding demonstrations for the flock of sheep on property, free family day opportunities each summer and fall, walking and house…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$10k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$1k$3k$10k$30k$100kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$2k–$34kover two years, from 1–3 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$24kfrom 2 new funders

Half the value is in your top 9 funders, of 151

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  1. 1Robert O and Annamae Orr Family FoundationGives in Ohio (27 of 28)Similar grantees: South Street Ministries Inc ($5k/yr)1 in 17$12k
  2. Akron Community FoundationAlready funds you$24k
  3. 2Hudson Community FoundationNo similar grantees yet1 in 27$15k
  4. 3ArtsnowGives in Ohio (14 of 15) · First year of givingSimilar grantees: Summit Artspace ($110k/yr)1 in 31$21k
  5. Sisler McFawn Foundation PFDNAlready funds you$6k
  6. 4Maynard Family FoundationGives in Ohio (43 of 52)Similar grantees: Summit Artspace ($2k/yr), South Street Ministries Inc ($38k/yr)1 in 15$5k
  7. 5Kenneth L Calhoun Char TRGives in Ohio (54 of 64)Similar grantees: DR Bob's Home ($2k/yr)1 in 17$5k
  8. Mary S & David C Corbin FoundationAlready funds you$8k
  9. Lehner Family FoundationAlready funds you$5k
  10. The Welty Family FoundationAlready funds you$6k
  11. 6Martha Holden Jennings FoundationGives in Ohio (146 of 199)No similar grantees yet1 in 36$14k
  12. FW Albrecht Family FoundationAlready funds you$4k
  13. MG O'Neil FoundationAlready funds you$7k
  14. Charles E and Mabel M Ritchie MemorialAlready funds you$4k
  15. 7The RC Musson and Katharine Musson Charitable FoundationGives in Ohio (43 of 45)Similar grantees: DR Bob's Home ($3k/yr), Summit Artspace ($2k/yr), South Street Ministries Inc ($2k/yr)1 in 15$2k
  16. 8Synthomer Foundation IncGives in Ohio (121 of 205)Similar grantees: Summit Artspace ($5k/yr)1 in 21$3k
  17. 9Tuscora Park Health & Wellness FoundationGives in Ohio (29 of 32)No similar grantees yet1 in 32$7k
  18. 10Burton D Morgan Foundation IncGives in Ohio (191 of 259)Similar grantees: Summit Artspace ($20k/yr)1 in 40$10k
  19. 11Lloyd L & Louise K Smith FoundationGives in Ohio (82 of 92)Similar grantees: DR Bob's Home ($1k/yr), South Street Ministries Inc ($2k/yr)1 in 21$2k
  20. 12Northern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation IncGives in Ohio (60 of 67)Similar grantees: South Street Ministries Inc ($8k/yr)1 in 33$6k
  21. 13The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family FoundationNo similar grantees yet1 in 38$6k
  22. 14Glenn R & Alice V Boggess MemorialGives in Ohio (62 of 70)Similar grantees: South Street Ministries Inc ($1k/yr)1 in 19$1k
  23. The Mary and DR George L Demetros CharitableAlready funds you$6k
  24. 15L R Moffitt & L W Moffitt FoundationGives in Ohio (76 of 85)Similar grantees: DR Bob's Home ($500/yr), South Street Ministries Inc ($750/yr)1 in 15$850
  25. 16Firstenergy FoundationSimilar grantees: Summit Artspace ($12k/yr)1 in 31$3k
  26. 17W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills MemorialGives in Ohio (65 of 73)Similar grantees: DR Bob's Home ($1k/yr), South Street Ministries Inc ($880/yr)1 in 18$830
  27. 18The Goodyear FoundationGives in Ohio (8 of 9)No similar grantees yet1 in 44$140k
  28. 19United Way of Summit and MedinaGives in Ohio (75 of 88)Similar grantees: South Street Ministries Inc ($44k/yr)1 in 55$32k
  29. 20The Babcox Family Foundation IncGives in Ohio (14 of 17)Similar grantees: South Street Ministries Inc ($10k/yr)1 in 44$15k
  30. 21The Margaret Clark Morgan FoundationGives in Ohio (64 of 71)Similar grantees: Summit Artspace ($22k/yr)1 in 43$13k
  31. 22The Barberton Community FoundationGives in Ohio (36 of 42)No similar grantees yet1 in 53$15k
  32. 23National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United StatesSimilar grantees: Historic Sotterley Inc ($25k/yr), Montpelier Foundation ($92k/yr), Society for the Preservation of Maryland Antiquities Inc ($20k/yr)1 in 68$24k
  33. 24John S and James L Knight FoundationSimilar grantees: American Philosophical Society ($5k/yr)under 1 in 100$53k
  34. 25Ohio History ConnectionGives in Ohio (67 of 107)Similar grantees: Preble County Historical Society Inc ($10k/yr), Lakeside Heritage Society Inc ($6k/yr)1 in 68$14k