F W Albrecht Family Foundation
Historical FunderAkron, Ohio · EIN 34-1663626 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$409K
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KATIE ALBRECHT SWARTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 2700 GILCHRIST ROAD, AKRON OH 44305 |
| Phone | 3307332263 |
| Form and materials | LETTER WITH A COPY OF ORGANIZATION'S DETERMINATION LETTER FROM IRS REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FOUNDATION WILL ONLY BENEFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH OPERATE IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHICAL AREA WHERE THE FRED W. ALBRECHT GROCERY COMPANY OPERATES ITS STORES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
1% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron | Akron, OH | Scholarship for 5 individuals and other community support | $50,000 |
| Art Sparks | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Student scholarship support | $30,000 |
| Better Kenmore Community Development Day | Akron, OH | Community support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | Community support | $25,000 |
| Main Street Medina | Medina, OH | Community support | $25,000 |
| Akron Marathon | Akron, OH | Community support | $20,000 |
| Magic Theatre Company | Barberton, OH | Culture and humanities | $15,000 |
| Akron Childrens Museum | Akron, OH | Community support | $14,000 |
| Akron Summit County Public Library | Akron, OH | Educational | $10,000 |
| Resnik Elementary School | Akron, OH | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Stewarts Caring Place | Fairlawn, OH | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Shaw Jewish Community Center | Akron, OH | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Akron Art Museum | Akron, OH | Community, charitable, music at the museum | $7,500 |
| Ballet Excel Oh | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Community, charitable | $7,500 |
| Stan Hwyet Hall and Gardens | Akron, OH | Charitable and community support for easter egg event and rudolphs corral | $7,500 |
| Lippman School | Akron, OH | Educational | $7,000 |
| Project Outrun | Fairlawn, OH | Charitable support | $5,500 |
| Bowling Green State Univ | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship for 1 individual | $5,000 |
| Canton Art Museum | Canton, OH | Art inspires fundraiser | $5,000 |
| Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship for 1 individual | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Ballet | Cleveland, OH | Akron art museum performance | $5,000 |
| Cuyahoga Comm College | Cleveland, OH | Scholarship for 1 individual | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Summit County | Akron, OH | Promise event | $5,000 |
| First Tee of Gtr Akron | Akron, OH | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarship for 1 individual | $5,000 |
| Medina Band Parents Assn | Medina, OH | Community support | $5,000 |
| Musical Arts Assn | Cleveland, OH | Community support | $5,000 |
| North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce | North Canton, OH | New berlin festival | $5,000 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Scholarship for 1 individual | $5,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship for 1 individual | $5,000 |
| St Hilary School | Fairlawn, OH | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Stark State College | Akron, OH | Scholarship for 1 individual | $5,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship for one person | $5,000 |
| Walsh University | North Canton, OH | Scholarship for 1 individual | $5,000 |
| Stow Monroe Falls City Schools | Stow, OH | Educational support | $4,500 |
| Akron Zoo | Akron, OH | Boo at the zoo and spring spectacular | $4,000 |
| Summit Metro Parks | Akron, OH | Community support | $4,000 |
| Akron 200 Inc | Akron, OH | Bicentennial | $3,500 |
| Richfield PTA | Richfield, OH | PTA activities support | $3,000 |
| Cuyahoga Falls Public Library | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Community support | $2,500 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc of Northeast Oh | Columbus, OH | Neo buddy walk | $2,500 |
| Green Family YMCA | Uniontown, OH | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Neomed | Rootstown, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Props and Pistons Air Show | Akron, OH | Kids zone | $2,500 |
| The Junior League of Akron | Akron, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Western Reserve Hist Society | Bath, OH | Hale farm maple sugar festival | $2,500 |
| Akron Roundtable | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Community support | $2,000 |
| Beachwood Board of Education | Beachwood, OH | Educational support | $1,000 |
| Hudson City Schools | Hudson, OH | Educational | $1,000 |
| Keep Akron Beautiful | Akron, OH | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Main Street Kent | Kent, OH | Community support | $1,000 |
| Medina Cty Art League | Medina, OH | Community support | $1,000 |
| Light After Loss | Canton, OH | Charitable support | $750 |
| Akron Canton Foodbank | Akron, OH | Soup bags | $600 |
| Hudson Kiwanis Foundation | Hudson, OH | Support for youth sports | $600 |
| Friends of Hudson Parks | Hudson, OH | Charitable support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $408,950 | 56 |
| 2024 | $447,910 | 65 |
| 2023 | $315,872 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641139349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1663626
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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