SUPPORTING A NATIONAL TREASURE.
PRESERVING A LEGACY. ENSURING A FUTURE.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens has been a warm and welcoming gathering place for the community for more then 50 years. To keep our doors open to our visitors from around the globe, Stan Hywet relies on the generous support of individuals, foundations, corporations and government agencies. Such generosity enables Stan Hywet to meet the significant expense of running a major cultural institution and provides the resources necessary to offer high-caliber programming and events to the public. You can help support Stan Hywet through a variety of programs with tax-deductible gifts of any size.

How You Can Keep Us Growing: 

Annual Fund 

Leaving A Legacy 

Tribute & Memorial Giving 

Corporate Support 

Foundation Support 

Capital & Endowment Campaign 

Special Events 

Manor House Curatorial Restoration Fund


Contact Us 

General Information
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
Phone: (330) 836-5533
Fax: (330) 836-2680

Planned and Major Gifts
Susan D. Van Vorst
Vice President of Fund Development
(330) 315-3216
Svanvorst@stanhywet.org 

Foundation and Government Relations
Dianne Ketler
Foundation & Government Relations Manager
(330) 315-3272
Dketler@stanhywet.org 

Annual Giving (Corporate & Individual)
Jennifer Highfield
Director of Annual Giving
(330) 315-3248
Jhighfield@stanhywet.org 


Donor Confidentiality Policy
To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors can have full confidence in Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, we pledge to handle information about donations with respect, confidentiality and, if requested by the donor, anonymity. Donors will be informed of the mission of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and of the way Stan Hywet intends to use contributed resources. Contributions to Stan Hywet will be used for the purposes for which they were given.