75 years of building community endowment, making significant grants, and providing leadership on the issues that matter most to the people of Portland, and Jay County.
Through Generosity
Needs Assessment Survey
The Portland Foundation needs your help! As we plan for the future of Jay County, we want to hear directly from our community. Your feedback will help us identify the greatest n…
Learn More →Celebrating 75 Years
It began so simply, with a hand holding a baby chick and the headline “Creation of Portland Foundation Announced.” That is how The Portland Foundation was unveiled to the comm…
Learn More →2026 Lilly Endowment Scholarship Finalists
2026 Lilly Endowment Scholarship Finalists 2026 Lilly Scholarship Finalists Each finalist should be proud to have made it this far, and we wish them all the best! Top: Jacey C…
Learn More →Applications &
Deadlines
We offer scholarships, grants, and community funds throughout the year. Questions? Email us at tpf@portlandfoundation.org.
View All Applications →Scholarship verification of enrollment
Recipient Verification →Transforming Lives
Across Jay County
National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
The Portland Foundation is confirmed in compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations — a rigorous accreditation that verifies our policies, ethics, and stewardship of every dollar entrusted to us.