The following funds have been created for the special purpose of impacting Ashland County and its residents through various ACCF grantmaking programs. Anyone may add any amount at any time to these, and all ACCF-held funds, to help "make Ashland County a better place to work and to live... for generations to come." Read More on the

Women's Fund

The Women's Fund mission is to create a permanent legacy that enhances the lives of Ashland County women. The Fund's three-fold purpose is to 1) encourage women to achieve self-sufficiency, 2) educate women about community needs, and 3) encourage women to participate as donors, and to build a permanent endowment. Grants are made to 501(c)(3) and other qualifying charitable organizations contributing to the benefit of Ashland County women. Read More on the Women's Fund...

Timken Fund

The Timken Fund provides grants, through ACCF's Community Grants program, to 501(c)(3) and other qualifying charitable organizations contributing to the community-wide benefit. The generous people of Ashland County matched the Timken Foundation's $100,000 grant to make this fund a reality and increase ACCF's grantmaking capabilities. Read More on the Community Grants program...

Lutz Fund

The Lutz Fund provides grants, through ACCF's Community Grants program, to 501(c)(3) and other qualifying charitable organizations contributing to the community-wide benefit. Read More on the Community Grants program...

ARTSDREAM Fund

The ARTSDREAM Fund in intended to benefit art education and raise art appreciation in Ashland County. This fund provides grants, through ACCF's Teacher Mini-Grant program, to projects in the arts such as painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, drama, dance, etc. Read More on the Teacher Mini-Grant program...