Ways to Give
Your Gift Makes a Difference Today!
When you give online, your generosity reaches us instantly.
When your gift is made with a click, it creates real-world change.
Your donation today makes a difference for your friends, families, co-workers, and the community.
ASGA relies on the support of the communities we serve and donors like you. Your donation to ASGA provides free, or greatly reduced programs and services in your local community.
Our vision is to create a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need when they need it. Truly, because of donors like YOU, individuals will be connected to each other, to vital resources, and to the support they need to live full, vibrant, and self-actualized lives.
Your generosity today can make the connection for someone tomorrow!
Every donation, regardless of the amount, stays right here to make an impact on your family, neighbors, and friends in Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne County. All gifts, large and small, help ASGA make an even greater difference.
The Connection is YOU!
More Ways to Give
If you prefer to donate by check, please mail to:
Autism Society of Greater Akron
580 Grant Street
Akron OH 44311
The Autism Society of Greater Akron is recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and gifts are tax deductible to the extent permissible by law. Our EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1129984.
If you have any questions or need assistance in making a gift, please contact Nathan Briggs, Executive Director via phone at 330-940-1441 or via email.
The Connection is YOU.
When you give, your generosity fuels our mission.
When your gift is matched, it goes even further.
Matching gifts are a powerful way to amplify your support for the Autism Society of Greater Akron. Many employers and corporate partners will match donations made by their employees, sometimes dollar for dollar, or more. That means your contribution could have twice the impact on the lives we serve.
How Matching Gifts Help:
- Expand access to critical programs and services, including our Information and Referral HelpLine, Water Safety Programs, and Adapted Community Events.
- Accelerate our ability to respond to urgent needs
- Strengthen long-term sustainability and growth
Whether you’re an individual donor or a corporate partner, matching gifts help us reach more people, more effectively, and with greater compassion.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match contributions made to ASGA by their employees. Reach out to your employer or your spouse’s employer, to see if they have a matching gift program.
If you or your spouse’s company has a matching gift program, please follow the directions provided or contact your HR department directly to arrange your gift. Once you have completed the company’s matching gift form, please direct completed forms and/or questions to:
Autism Society of Greater Akron
Attn: Executive Director
580 Grant Street
Akron, OH 44311
Nathan@autismakron.org
330-940-1441
If your company is not listed and you are interested in launching a corporate matching campaign, we would love to partner with you. Reach out to info@autismakron.org and start a conversation.
Custom Matching Opportunities Available: We welcome partnerships for large-scale matching campaigns, including:
- Year-end giving drives
- Employee fundraising challenges
- Matching gifts tied to specific programs or initiatives
To explore a custom matching gift partnership, please contact us at info@autismakron.org or call 330-940-1441.
Let’s Build Connections Together.
When you give from your DAF, you support meaningful change with purpose.
When your grant arrives, it strengthens our ability to serve today and tomorrow.
Support Our Mission Through Your Donor Advised Fund
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a simple, tax-efficient way to support the Autism Society of Greater Akron and help us advance our mission to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
Whether you’ve already established a DAF or are considering one, your gift can make a lasting difference.
What Is a Donor Advised Fund?
A DAF is a charitable giving account that allows you to make a donation, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to nonprofits over time. It’s a flexible and strategic way to support the causes you care about.
How to Give from Your DAF
The Autism Society of Greater Akron has partnered with DAF Direct, which enables you to recommend grants to ASGA directly from your DAF, as long as your DAF’s sponsoring organization is participating. This includes Fidelity Charitable, DAF Giving 360,(formerly Schwab Charitable) and more. Using the form below, simply select your fund, enter your designation and amount and you will be able to login to make your grant.
DONATE VIA DONOR ADVISED FUND (DAF)
Questions?
We’re happy to help you navigate the DAF giving process.
Contact us at info@autismakron.org or call 330.940-1441.
Help ensure the long-term sustainability of the Autism Society of Greater Akron by making a gift to our endowment fund held at the Akron Community Foundation.
Your contribution to the endowment is an investment in our future, providing stable, ongoing support for our mission to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
What Is an Endowment Fund?
An endowment fund is a permanent, invested fund that generates annual income to support our work. Gifts to the endowment help us:
- Maintain financial stability
- Plan for long-term growth
- Respond to emerging needs with confidence
How to Give
You can make a gift directly to our endowment fund through the Akron Community Foundation. Here’s how:
- Visit: Our Endowment Page
- Designate your gift to Autism Society of Greater Akron Endowment Fund
- Choose your gift amount (a minimum of $5.00 is required)
- Select gift type
- This is a campaign gift
- This is an ACF/fund event sponsorship.
- Contact me about recurring billing.
- Enter your billing information.
- Enter your recognition information.
- Select Submit Button
Need Help?
We’re happy to assist you with your endowment gift.
Contact us at info@autismakron.org or call 330.940-1441.
Or reach out directly to Brian Reitz, Director of Agency Engagement & Endowments at Akron Community Foundation at breitz@akroncf.org or call Brian at 330-436-5628.
When you plan a gift for the future, you shape what’s possible today.
When your legacy is fulfilled, your generosity lives on.
Planned Giving allows you to make a lasting impact on the Autism Society of Greater Akron, ensuring that our mission continues to thrive for generations to come. Whether through a bequest, beneficiary designation, or charitable trust, your future gift helps us build a more compassionate and sustainable world.
Naming the Autism Society of Greater Akron in your will costs you nothing now and can be revised should your family’s circumstances change throughout your lifetime.
What Is Planned Giving?
Planned Giving (also known as legacy giving) is a way to support the Autism Society of Greater Akron through thoughtful financial or estate planning. These gifts often cost nothing today but create enduring support for tomorrow.
Common planned gifts include:
- Bequests in a will or trust
- Retirement plan or life insurance beneficiary designations
- Charitable gift annuities or remainder trusts
- Gifts of appreciated assets
You can leave a specific amount or percentage of your estate to the Autism Society of Greater Akron, or a percentage of the remainder of your estate after accounting for heirs and other beneficiaries.
Include the following sample language in your will: “I give (__________dollars or ________ percent of my estate or the remainder of my estate to the Autism Society of Greater Akron, located at 580 Grant Street, Akron, OH 44311, an Ohio charitable organization for its general purposes.”
Autism Society of Greater Akron is a charitable organization located in Akron, Ohio, and exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax identification number: 47-1129984
Your gift may make you eligible for membership in our Connections Legacy Society, where we celebrate donors who ensure future generations stay connected and supported. Benefits of the Connections Legacy Society include:
- A subscription to the ASGA donor e-newsletter and recognition on our online giving wall.
- An invitation to our annual supporter reception.
- An invitation to the annual gala donor private cocktail reception prior to the start of the event.
Why It Matters
Your legacy gift helps us:
- Maintain long-term financial stability
- Expand programs and services
- Respond to future needs with confidence
How to Get Started
We recommend speaking with your financial advisor or estate planner to explore the best giving option for you. To notify us of your intent or to ask questions, contact us at info@autismakron.org or call 330.940-1441.
Already Included Us in Your Plans?
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Thank you for your generosity! The connection is YOU!
