Grantmaking public charity · EIN 35-6028362
The Portland Foundation
Portland, IN
The Portland Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Portland, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.53M in grants paid across 139 grants, with $24.8M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Portland Foundation Building Corporation, Arts Place and John Jay Center for Learning.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Portland Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
When a grant is awarded to a not-for-profit organization, the foundation has procedures in place to ensure proper usage of the grant funds. the recipient organization must show proof of expenditure for the project, and then must sign a grant agreement, whereby they agree to use the grant funds only for the project for which the grant was awarded. once the grant funds are expended, the recipient organization must complete a written final grant report, which details the usage of the grant funds. finally, the foundation conducts on-site visits with recipient organizations as a way to further ensure proper usage of grant funds.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Enhance the quality of life for the people of jay county, indiana, now and for generations to come, by building community endowment, effecting significant impact through grantmaking and providing leadership on key community issues.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portland Foundation Building Corporation | Portland, IN | Early Learning Bldg | $3,598,456 |
| Arts Place | Portland, IN | General Support | $117,825 |
| John Jay Center for Learning | Portland, IN | General Support | $82,680 |
| Jay County Baseball Club | Portland, IN | General Support | $75,000 |
| Jay Community Center | Portland, IN | General Support | $51,864 |
| Asbury United Methodist Church | Portland, IN | General Support | $45,543 |
| Pennville Community Center | Pennville, IN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Redkey Junior League | Portland, IN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Jay County Historical Society | Portland, IN | General Support | $22,512 |
| A Better Life - Brianna's Hope | Portland, IN | General Support | $21,000 |
| Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition | Portland, IN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Cincinnatus League | Portland, IN | General Support | $16,978 |
| Jay County Public Library | Portland, IN | General Support | $13,536 |
| West Jay Community Center | Dunkirk, IN | General Support | $12,000 |
| Glass Museum of Dunkirk | Dunkirk, IN | General Support | $11,306 |
| Jay-Randolph Developmental Services | Portland, IN | General Support | $10,845 |
| United Way of Jay County | Portland, IN | General Support | $10,415 |
| Jay County Fourth of July Committee | Portland, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
The 19 largest of 139 grants listed on the return. 120 grants to individuals ($192K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Portland Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Portland Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Portland Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,534,814 in grants paid (139 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Portland Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Portland Foundation Building Corporation (IN), $3.6M, Arts Place (IN), $118K, John Jay Center for Learning (IN), $82.7K, Jay County Baseball Club (IN), $75K and Jay Community Center (IN), $51.9K.