Bailey Simons / Frank Family Memorial Scholarship
The Bailey Simons / Frank Family Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Rootstown High School seniors annually.
League of Women Voters (Kent) Helen Dix Scholarship
The League of Women Voters of Kent established a scholarship in memory of Helen Dix. When Helen died in the Fall of 2013, she was the last surviving charter member. Helen was instrumental in furthering the League of Women Voter’s (LWV) mission in Portage County from LWV Kent’s initial organization meeting in 1953 throughout the rest of her life.
Douglass Cowell Scholarship
The Douglass Cowell Scholarship, established in memory of the lifelong resident, supports Ravenna High School seniors.
The Portage Foundation’s Kevin T. Lewis Fund for Economic Development
Established in 2010 to honor past foundation Board of Trustees member, Kevin Lewis, this fund focuses on programs and non-profits that support our local economy and workforce.
Portage Foundation Unrestricted Fund
The Portage Foundation Unrestricted Fund responds to grant requests that fall outside of our priority funding areas or normal grant cycles. Whether responding to an unexpected crisis, seeing a need that had previously been unmet, or other reasons, this fund allows the Portage Foundation Board of Trustees to quickly act to offer support to programs and organizations helping our community.
Portage Foundation Operations Fund
The Portage Foundation Operations Fund supports the function of our organization. As a non-profit entity, we rely on the generosity of donors like you. Your donations allow us to continue our work in connecting community members with the causes they most care about.
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.
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.