Grantmaking public charity · EIN 35-2019497
The Portland Foundation Inc
Portland, IN
The Portland Foundation Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Portland, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.34M in grants paid across 111 grants, with $26.2M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Portland Foundation Trust, Jay School Corporation and Iu Health Jay Hospital.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Portland Foundation Inc'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 Trust | Portland, IN | Early Learning Bldg | $3,598,456 |
| Jay School Corporation | Portland, IN | General Support | $57,298 |
| Iu Health Jay Hospital | Portland, IN | General Support | $56,283 |
| Arts Place | Portland, IN | General Support | $34,481 |
| John Jay Center for Learning | Portland, IN | General Support | $23,499 |
| Jay Community Center | Portland, IN | General Support | $23,196 |
| West Jay Community Center | Dunkirk, IN | General Support | $21,619 |
| Asbury United Methodist Church | Portland, IN | General Support | $19,276 |
| Jay County Fair Association | Portland, IN | General Support | $19,000 |
| Dunkirk Historical Society | Dunkirk, IN | General Support | $18,570 |
| Praises and Pathways Daycare Minist | Portland, IN | General Support | $15,424 |
| Jay-Randolph Developmental Services | Portland, IN | General Support | $14,735 |
The 12 largest of 111 grants listed on the return. 99 grants to individuals ($197K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Portland Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Portland Foundation Inc'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 Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,341,952 in grants paid (111 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Portland Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Portland Foundation Trust (IN), $3.6M, Jay School Corporation (IN), $57.3K, Iu Health Jay Hospital (IN), $56.3K, Arts Place (IN), $34.5K and John Jay Center for Learning (IN), $23.5K.