The Scioto Foundation, established in 1974, is a 501( c)( 3) not-for-profit community foundation based in Portsmouth, Ohio. It manages over 350 endowment funds created by people, households, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations, all devoted to enhancing the lifestyle in Scioto County and the surrounding region. With properties surpassing $53 million, the foundation has actually awarded approximately $30 million in grants and scholarships given that its creation.
The foundation’s goal focuses on promoting philanthropy, offering sustainable funding to meet community needs, and showing management with collective partnerships. It supports a range of initiatives, consisting of education, healthcare, neighborhood growth, and the arts.
Key programs consist of Scioto 365, a participatory grant-making campaign aimed at promoting vibrant neighborhoods; Scioto Gives, a yearly online matching present program supporting neighborhood nonprofits; and the University/College Access Network (UCAN), which assists students in planning, preparing, and financing their college education.
Via prudent asset monitoring and a dedication to resolving both present and emerging neighborhood concerns, the Scioto Foundation guarantees an enduring philanthropic presence in the region. Our directing concept is “For good. Forever.”.
Endowment Fund Management, Scholarship Programs, Grantmaking, Philanthropic Advising, Community Initiatives
