Endowment / Foundation

GAR Foundation

GAR Foundation is a place-based private foundation established in 1967 by Galen and Ruth Roush. With a primary focus on Akron and Summit County, Ohio, its mission is to help the community become smarter, stronger, and more vibrant.

GAR Foundation

GAR Foundation is a place-based private foundation established in 1967 by Galen and Ruth Roush. With a primary focus on Akron and Summit County, Ohio, its mission is to help the community become smarter, stronger, and more vibrant. The foundation supports education, basic needs, arts & culture, and economic, workforce & community development, returning approximately $7.5 million annually to the community.

Website
www.garfoundation.org
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/company/gar-foundation

General information

Firm type

Endowment / Foundation

Year founded

1967

AUM

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Location

Region

North America

Country

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City

Akron

Corporate office

Andrew Jackson House, 277 East Mill Street

Frequently asked questions

What is GAR Foundation?

GAR Foundation is a endowment / foundation headquartered in Akron.

When was GAR Foundation founded?

GAR Foundation was founded in 1967.

Where is GAR Foundation headquartered?

GAR Foundation is headquartered in Akron, in the North America region.

How many professionals work at GAR Foundation?

Altss tracks approximately 26 professionals associated with GAR Foundation.

What does Altss track for GAR Foundation?

Altss maintains an OSINT-verified profile of GAR Foundation covering investment focus (ESG policy, ticket size, target IRR, currency preference, regional focuses, industry focuses, technological focuses), team (service providers and advisors), deals (company deals and fund commitments), assets (real estate, public market positions, private companies, art and cultural holdings, philanthropy and foundations), and network (club memberships, associations, and event participation). Detailed values are available to Altss subscribers.

What is GAR Foundation's website?

GAR Foundation's public website is www.garfoundation.org. Verified contact details for principals and decision-makers are available to Altss subscribers.

What type of firm is GAR Foundation?

GAR Foundation is classified by Altss as a Endowment / Foundation within the North America region.

How does Altss source intelligence on GAR Foundation?

Altss combines OSINT (open-source intelligence) with regulatory filings, public disclosures, and licensed data partners. Source provenance is tracked to support compliance-ready research workflows.

How fresh is the Altss profile for GAR Foundation?

GAR Foundation's profile is part of Altss's continuous-refresh dataset, with a full update cycle at least every 30 days and priority changes applied as new information is verified.

Profile maintained by using OSINT (open-source intelligence), regulatory filings, licensed data partners, and verified direct submissions. Continuous refresh with full update cycles at least every 30 days.

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