Bath Community Fund
Forecasted
Bath Community Fund supports nonprofits serving Bath and Revere through preservation, arts, youth education and recreation, and social service programs that strengthen the community for future generations.
Funder: Akron Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 across 19 grants in 2025; funds must be spent within two years
Summary: Supports nonprofits serving Bath and Revere through heritage preservation, environmental programs, arts, youth education and recreation, and social services.
Key Information: Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits may apply; the application also accommodates fiscal sponsorship.
Description
Bath Community Fund is a permanent endowment of Akron Community Foundation, established in 2014 by Bath residents to strengthen their community for current and future generations. Its mission emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and lasting charitable giving while preserving the township’s natural beauty, rural character, history, and environmental legacy.
The fund supports nonprofit programs that benefit the Bath and Revere communities. Priorities include historic and environmental preservation, local arts and culture, youth education and recreation, and residents’ social service needs. Past grants have supported park improvements, environmental education, youth development, therapeutic horseback riding, arts enrichment, and assistance for local families. A volunteer advisory board helps guide the fund’s work.
