Along with the many volunteer hours within the community, the Women of WITAN (Women in Touch with Akron’s Needs) annually award up to $140,000 per year to community organizations. Since 1943, WITAN has granted over 1.75 million dollars to community nonprofit agencies.
Donations
Grants 2023-2024 $137,521
Allocations 2022-2023 $4,447.30
Battered Women’s Shelter $5,000
Blessings in a Backpack $7,000
Brights Star Books $1,900
CASA/Guardian Ad Litem $2,000
Community Pregnancy Center $2,000
Core Furniture Bank $7,000
Crossings $6,336
Family Promise $7,725
First Glance Student Center $3,000
Good Samaritan Center $7,000
Grace House $1,200
Greenleaf Family Center $3,500
Harmony House $5,000
Haven of Rest $3,000
Kelly’s Grief Center $5,000
Lift Up Ministries $5,000
Limitless Ambition $7,000
OPEN M $10,000
Peter Maurin Center $10,000
Rape Crisis Center $5,000
Rotary Camp for Children $2,860
South Street Ministries $5,000
Stewart’s Caring Place $5,000
The Grief Center $1,000
Victims Assistance Program $7,500
Vincent House $7,500
Women’s Auxiliary Board of Summit County Children Services $5,000
First Congregational Church/PB&J Ministry – $600
The Lighthouse/Quilts for Comfort – $600
The Grief Care Place – $600
First Tee/Youth Program $597.30
Salvation Army/Christmas Program – $600
Miracle on Wheels/Auto Repair Program – $600
Lift Up Ministries/Home Repair Program – $600
Children’s Concert Society – $250
More information on WITAN’s philanthropy
For a complete listing of all grants click button to download Excel Spreadsheet
In 1943, Marion Geyer, a Beacon Journal columnist assigned to cover local society events and women’s news, helped WITAN to grow from a handful of dedicated founders to a thriving group of energetic and civic-minded Akron women. Miss Geyer publicized our social events and fundraising efforts, which she continued to enjoy even after her retirement. In recognition of her ongoing support, Miss Geyer was made an hononary member of WITAN. When she died in 1974, it was learned that Miss Geyer had included WITAN in her will. Her gift of $20,000 is now a named fund under the WITAN endowment fund. The interest generated by the principal fund is used annually to fund a civic non-profit agency project.
This scholarship program awards $1000 per year to a deserving, non-traditional senior woman at the University of Akron. The guidelines for the scholarship include; senior ranking, academic standing and financial need. The first award was made in the fall of 1999.
- + Grants 1980 to present
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For a complete listing of all grants click button to download Excel Spreadsheet
- + Marion Geyer Fund
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In 1943, Marion Geyer, a Beacon Journal columnist assigned to cover local society events and women’s news, helped WITAN to grow from a handful of dedicated founders to a thriving group of energetic and civic-minded Akron women. Miss Geyer publicized our social events and fundraising efforts, which she continued to enjoy even after her retirement. In recognition of her ongoing support, Miss Geyer was made an hononary member of WITAN. When she died in 1974, it was learned that Miss Geyer had included WITAN in her will. Her gift of $20,000 is now a named fund under the WITAN endowment fund. The interest generated by the principal fund is used annually to fund a civic non-profit agency project.
- + Allocations 2007 - Present
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This scholarship program awards $1000 per year to a deserving, non-traditional senior woman at the University of Akron. The guidelines for the scholarship include; senior ranking, academic standing and financial need. The first award was made in the fall of 1999.
Ways to contribute to WITAN to support our philanthropy
The WITAN Endowment fund was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of WITAN. The money invested in the WITAN Endowment fund is money that will create income in perpetuity and will insure the future of WITAN’s philanthropic endeavors.
The WITAN Remembrance Fund was established in 1965, in honor of a Founder and the second president of WITAN, Eleanor Woodward. The monies donated to the fund are given to the Arboretum at the Seiberling Naturealm. These yearly donations are used for the planting of trees at the Naturealm.
This scholarship program awards $1000 per year to a deserving, non-traditional senior woman at the University of Akron. The guidelines for the scholarship include; senior ranking, academic standing and financial need. The first award was made in the fall of 1999.
- + WITAN Endowment Fund
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The WITAN Endowment fund was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of WITAN. The money invested in the WITAN Endowment fund is money that will create income in perpetuity and will insure the future of WITAN’s philanthropic endeavors.
- + WITAN Rememberance Fund
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The WITAN Remembrance Fund was established in 1965, in honor of a Founder and the second president of WITAN, Eleanor Woodward. The monies donated to the fund are given to the Arboretum at the Seiberling Naturealm. These yearly donations are used for the planting of trees at the Naturealm.
- + WITAN Presidents' Scholarship
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This scholarship program awards $1000 per year to a deserving, non-traditional senior woman at the University of Akron. The guidelines for the scholarship include; senior ranking, academic standing and financial need. The first award was made in the fall of 1999.