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THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC

THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC

Portland, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
35-2019497
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC

Portland, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
35-2019497
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Portland Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on supporting nonprofits in Indiana and Kansas. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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.
Total Funding Given

$3.9M

2024
Grantees funded
29
Multi-year grantees
55%
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Total No. of Grants

12

Median 1st year grant
$15.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Douglas Inman
Board Member
A
Audrey Muhlenkamp
Board Member
A
Adam Homan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC give?
THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana and Kansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION, ARTS PLACE INC, and JAY COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC?
THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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