Bath Community Fund was established in 2014 by a committed group of Bath residents, thanks to a collective donation of $10,000, as an affiliate fund of Akron Community Foundation. By 2025 and because of the generosity of hundreds of donors, Bath Community Fund’s permanent endowment totaled more than $1.5 million.
Dedicated to strengthening the Bath community for current and future generations, the fund provides leadership, fosters collaboration, and creates a legacy of charitable giving.
The fund accepts grant applications for programs that preserve the township's historical and environmental legacy, enhance the local arts and culture landscape, serve youth through education and recreation, and meet residents' social service needs. In nine grant cycles since its establishment, BCF has gifted more than $300,000 through 128 grants to nonprofits in the Bath community, enriching the quality of life for all Bath residents.