Donations

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.

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

For a complete listing of all grants click button to download Excel Spreadsheet

+ Marion Geyer Fund

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

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

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

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

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.