Portage Foundation Human Services Fund
The Portage Foundation Human Services Fund focuses on programs and non-profits that support and build the resiliency of area residents.
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Portage Foundation Health Fund
The Portage Foundation Health Fund supports programs and non-profit organizations relating to the health of residents of all ages.
Portage Foundation Environmental Fund
The Portage Foundation Environmental Fund supports the programs & non-profit groups that work to maintain the natural resources of our area.
Portage Foundation Fund for Education
The Portage Foundation fund for Education supports the programs and non-profit organizations that focus on programming at all age levels. Previous grant recipients include children’s literacy programs, STEM programs, adult and veteran programming.
Portage Foundation Fund for Children’s Services
This fund through the Portage Foundation supports programs and non-profit organizations that benefit the children of our area.
Madonio Animal Trust
The Madonio Animal Trust was established in 2013 with the single goal of promoting animal causes in our communities.
The Portage Foundation Arts & Culture Fund
The Arts and Culture Fund at the Portage Foundation supports the arts & cultural programs and organizations of our the area. Funds are distributed during our annual grant cycle to Portage County nonprofits and programs. Grant recipients are selected based on recommendations of our Grants Committee and approval of the Board of Trustees. Donations to …
Talker’s Fund for Animal Welfare
Talker’s Fund was established by John and Mary Perry in memory of their beloved cat “Talker” to benefit select animal welfare organizations in Portage County.
Historic South End Fund
Historic South End Fund An Agency Endowment Fund The Historic South End Fund is an Agency Endowment fund set up through the Portage Foundation. This organization uses funds to continue the health, education, and economic opportunities for the Historic South End area of Kent, Ohio. One area of focus for the fund is the continued …
Roger J. Di Paolo Scholarships Announced
Two newly endowed scholarship funds were created through the Portage Foundation to honor the memory of Roger J. Di Paolo, lifelong county resident whose career in journalism and volunteerism in local civic organizations made him a household name within Portage County. The funds were established by Di Paolo’s husband, Timothy Krasselt, and son, Brian Di …