The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is changing the landscape of charitable giving. While new rules create challenges, they also open doors for thoughtful planning. That’s why 2025 is an especially important year to connect with your attorney, CPA, and financial advisor. At Portage Foundation, we are ready to work alongside you …
The Portage Foundation has reactivated its Rapid Response Fund to help meet urgent community needs as many local families face the possibility of reduced access to federal food assistance. The Fund will provide emergency, flexible grants to nonprofit organizations and public agencies working to ensure that residents have access to food and essential services during this period of uncertainty.
The Portage County Water Rescue Team (PCWRT) was founded in 2001 after the need arose in our County to have specially trained people to safely perform water rescues. The initial team started off with 5 Portage County Fire departments creating a group of 30 individuals trained in flooding, swiftwater, surface ice rescue, rescue diving as …
From ghost walks to mead tastings to military history, unique experiences go up for bid this September This September, area residents can unlock unforgettable adventures while making a meaningful impact. The Experience Portage County Online Auction supporting the Portage Foundation, running September 1 through September 30, features an exciting lineup of one-of-a-kind packages designed to showcase …
Making sure that the inheritance you leave to your loved ones doesn’t become a curse An inheritance can launch your family to achieve greater accomplishments, or it can destroy their lives. Learn about actual case studies and specific techniques to give meaning and significance to what you leave to your family. Create a legacy that …
The Portage Foundation has awarded $44,000 in scholarships for 2024. The scholarships were awarded in a wide range of areas, including a scholarship for students entering trades. The following award recipients were organized by school:
The Board of Trustees of the Portage Foundation recently awarded over $133,000 in grants to 23 area non-profit organizations. The awards reflected the foundation’s key funding priority areas and included support to existing programs and newly started organizations. “The Portage Foundation began to award grants in 2000,” noted Janice Simmon-Mortimer, Executive Director, “and since that …
The Portage Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Johnson as the organization’s new Community Engagement Manager. In this role, she will work to advance the Foundation’s mission to foster community relationships, promote philanthropy, and impact causes in Portage County.
Johnson brings a wealth of experience in community development and engagement, making her a strong fit for the Portage Foundation. With an extensive background working with and for various Portage County nonprofits, Ms. Johnson is poised to contribute to the Foundation’s efforts in supporting local community-focused organizations.
The Summit & Portage Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship was established by registered nurses from the Summit & Portage counties who were members of the professional nursing organization. The fund was established when changes at the Ohio Nurses Association at the state level led to the dissolution of the Summit and Portage District chapter.
The Dr. Connie Stopper Nursing Legacy Scholarship is awarded in recognition of the registered nurses who have provided leadership in nursing care, nursing administration, and/or nursing education within Portage and Summit counties. It is given in special acknowledgement of the members of the Summit and Portage District Ohio Nurses Association who funded the scholarship and …