Major Donors
Actively Engaged in FY25 & FY26
Stark Education Partnership (SEP) is blessed to have support from several foundations in Stark County. For over three decades, community foundations have provided consistent financial funding for SEP’s various projects and annual operations. Additionally, SEP receives support through the generous donations from individuals and business organizations. This page recognizes those foundations, organizations, and individuals at their various donation levels in the current FY26 Igniting Potential campaign as well as those from FY25. The team members at SEP are grateful for the generosity that supports the work for Stark County’s students and overall community well-being.
Investing
Foundations
Aultman Foundation
Deuble Foundation
Henry and Louise Timken Foundation
Hoover Foundation
Paul & Carol David Foundation
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton
Stark Community Foundation
Timken Foundation of Canton​
Annual Campaign FY26
(November 2025 - April 2026)
Igniting
Champions
$50,000 or more
Illuminating
Icons
$20,000 - $49,999
Flame
Providers
$10,000 - $19,999
Light
Suppliers
$5,000 - $9,999
Spark
Donors
$100 - $4,999
Employers Health
Anonymous
Ohio Gratings
Total Distribution
Robert Schnabel Charitable Foundation
Ziegler Tire
Alecusan, Emil
Bank of Magnolia
Belden Brick
Botzman, Tom & Vanessa
Eller, Shaun
Gresh, Jim
Kandel, Gary
Klonowski, Tony
Milligan, Rich
Richard, John & Kim
Samolczyk, Mark
Walsh University
Winkle Industries
When you give to SEP:​
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YOU are supporting local students in career exploration​ & planning
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YOU are allowing students to learn through work-based experiences
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YOU are giving students access to training and employment opportunities
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YOU are contributing to the economic vitality of Stark County
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Annual Campaign FY25
Summit Champions
Backpack Icons
​Hiking Shoes Suppliers
Compass Donors
Anonymous • Deuble Foundation • Employers Health • Hoover Foundation • Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton • Stark Community Foundation • Timken Foundation of Canton
​Aultman Foundation • Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Paul & Carol David Foundation
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Alliance Area Development • Beaver Excavating • CDSF, Ltd. • Greater Alliance Foundation • MAGNET • Robert Schnabel Charitable Foundation • Schauer Group
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Ater, Maureen • Belden Brick • Barb Bennett • Tom & Vanessa Botzman •
Joe Chaddock • First Commonwealth Bank • Jim Gresh • H-P Products •
Heritage Christian School • Ray & Shannon Hexamer • Hilscher-Clarke •
Innis Maggiore • Rich Milligan • Jay Moody • Jean Paddock • John Regas •
John & Kim Richard • Mark Samolczyk • Nick & Kim Santoro • Doug Schwarz •
Seifert Technologies, Inc. • Christine Taylor • Walsh University • Winkle Industries
Annual Campaign FY24
Summit Champions
Backpack Icons
​​Trekking Pole Providers
​Hiking Shoes Suppliers
Compass Donors
Anonymous • Deuble Foundation • Employers Health • Hoover Foundation • Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton • Stark Community Foundation • Timken Foundation of Canton
​Aultman Foundation • Paul & Carol David Foundation
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Alliance Area Development Foundation • Robert Schnabel Charitable Foundation • Schauer Group
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​Akron Canton Airport • Belden Brick • Barbara Bennett • Sarah Brown • James Gresh • Ray & Shannon Hexamer • Mike Howard • H-P Products, Inc. • Innis Maggiore • MCTV • Jean Paddock • John & Kim Richard • Mark Samolczyk • Jane Timken • Winkle Industries
​Maureen Ater • Tom Botzman • Joe Chaddock • Para Jones • Rich & Laura Milligan • Jay & Jolene Moody • Nick & Kim Santoro • Walt Stanislawski • Stark County Human Resource Association