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. Donations to the Lewis Fund for Economic Development are distributed through an annual grant cycle to nonprofit programs and organizations. Award recipients are selected based on recommendations from the Grants Committee and approval of the Board of Trustees.
Donations to the Kevin T. Lewis Fund for Economic Development can be made by check, mailed to: The Portage Foundation, PO Box 623, Kent, Ohio, 44240. You may also donate online with debit or credit cards via PayPal by clicking on the button below.
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