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DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING

DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Uniontown, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-1314654
Regional Funder
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DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Uniontown, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-1314654
Regional Funder

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Est.

1980

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on grantmaking within Ohio, having disbursed a total of $2.6 million to 14 grantees in 2023. The agency operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

MISSION: DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING & DISABILITIES PROVIDES OLDER ADULTS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS LONG-TERM CARE CHOICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE.
Total Funding Given

$2.6M

2023
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
93%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

22

Median 1st year grant
$24.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Julie M Aultman PHD
Board Member
H
Horace Highland Sr
Board Member
D
David B Reynolds Md
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING?
No. DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING give?
DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Iowa, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING make each year?
In 2023, DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING fund recently?
In 2024, DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include VANTAGE AGING, FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC, and MEALS ON WHEELS OF STARK & WAYNE COUNTIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING?
DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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