African-American Community Fund
AACF is an idea whose time has come. I'm a believer that we African-Americans can do this ourselves.
The African-American Community Fund (AACF), a component fund of The Dayton Foundation, offers donors an opportunity to create a legacy that will benefit the community for many generations.
2023 - 24 Annual Report: A Legacy of Service
More than 190 charitable funds have been established under the umbrella of the African-American Community Fund (AACF) since 1992. A national model for organized philanthropy among African-Americans, the AACF is a treasure trove of history and trailblazers whose perseverance, passion and service to our nation, our local community and others has left a legacy of impact within the Dayton Region. In this year's Report to our Community, we salute and recognize five trailblazers.
Read more in Our 2023-24 Annual Report. >>
Save The Date: The 5th Annual John E. Moore, Sr. Memorial Golf Event
This year's golf outing will be held on Monday, September 23, 2025, at PipeStone! The event brings together nearly 100 golfers for 18 holes of challenging golf with beverages and refreshments. Lunch is served before golf with awards following.
Apply for a Grant
The AACF 2025 Grant Cycle is now open. Click "More Information" to learn about AACF's grant process.
Automotive Industry Pioneer Bestows $550,000 Unrestricted to Enhance Grantmaking in the Community
The African-American Community Fund announced today that it has received a more than $550,000 gift from the estate of Ellenae Fairhurst, an accomplished businesswoman and entrepreneur, making it AACF’s largest single unrestricted gift to date. The gift establishes the Ellenae Hart Henry-Fairhurst Legacy Fund, which will bolster AACF’s discretionary grantmaking to support a variety of community needs at Dayton-area nonprofit organizations.
