African American Community Family of Funds
Created in 2004, the African-American Community Fund (AACF) is the Springfield Foundation’s first Affiliate, or family of funds.
The purpose of the AACF is two-fold. First, it aims to encourage philanthropy among African-American Donors in Clark County. Second, it serves to assist in providing resources for a broad range of existing and future charitable needs throughout Clark County.

AACF Advisory Committee
- Raphael Allen
- Sunna Bass
- Tyrone Cole
- Lula Cosby
- Robert Burton
- Mabel Jackson
- Ruth Lawson
- Preston Mack, Chair
- Paul Miller
- Shelia Rice
- Anthony Scruse
- Jessie Shropshire
- Nettie Carter Smith
- Les SmithersÂ
- LaVerne Wallace
- Patty Young