Family of Funds
The Greater Alliance Foundation features funds established by individuals, families, corporations, private foundations, and nonprofit organizations. Contributing to one of our more than 80 funds – or starting your own – supports the overall improvement of our community.
Greater Alliance Community Fund (1999)
This fund is our savings account for the future of our community. Help us help the community through an unrestricted gift to the Greater Alliance Community Fund. The purpose of this fund is to address the community’s greatest needs.
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Richard and Susanne Campbell Charitable Fund (1999)
Dick and Sue established this fund for charitable activities with a special emphasis on the Alliance Family YMCA.
Robert and Arlene Gempler Education Fund (2021)
This fund was established to honor a long-time community couple by providing funding to support a variety of educational programs in our area.
Robert and Sally Reed Early Education Fund (2015)
Drs. Robert and Sally Reed were successful doctors in Alliance and they believed that quality preschool gave children a strong start to grow socially and intellectually. This fund supports financially disadvantaged families to enroll their children in quality early childhood education.
Robertson Family Charitable Fund (2005)
Virginia, wife of Alliance businessman John Robertson who founded Robertson Heating Supply in 1934, established this fund to support projects that benefit children and families through educational and recreational initiatives.
Rodman Public Library’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Fund (2019)
This fund provides children who live in the 44601 postal code with quality, age-appropriate books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Ruth Walter Charitable Fund (2000)
In memory of her late husband Wayne, Ruth was one of the first donors to the Foundation and created this fund to support the Alliance Family YMCA and to respond to community needs.
Sarah Stanley Memorial Scholarship Fund (2015)
This scholarship is for a graduating high school or homeschool senior who plans to pursue an agricultural or fine arts career path. Applicants must have been an active 4-H member in Stark County.
StarkFresh Endowment Fund (2024)
This fund supports StarkFresh's mission to create realistic pathways out of poverty, tackle the causes of hunger, and provide accessible, affordable food options throughout Stark County.
StarkFresh Together Fund (2024)
This fund supports StarkFresh's mission to create realistic pathways out of poverty, tackle the causes of hunger, and provide accessible, affordable food options throughout Stark County. For every donation to this Together Fund between $100 and $5,000, GAF will provide a matching grant of 5% and return the original donation to StarkFresh.
Steve and Kathy Kramer Charitable Fund (2007)
This fund was established by long-time educators in the city of Alliance, Steve and Kathy Kramer, and will be used for future charitable purposes.
Steve Teeple Charitable Fund (2009)
Norma Teeple, wife of Attorney John Teeple, established this charitable fund to be advised by their son, Steve. He supports a variety of philanthropic interests including health initiatives, public broadcasting, and organizations that help people in need.
Stocker-Tuttle Rotary Literary Fund (2019)
This fund was created to celebrate Keith Stocker and Bud Tuttle’s long-time membership in the Alliance Rotary Club designating Rodman Public Library as the benefactor.
