Scioto Foundation

The Scioto Foundation, developed in 1974, is a 501( c)( 3) not-for-profit community foundation based in Portsmouth, Ohio. It manages over 350 endowment funds produced by people, family members, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations, all committed to enhancing the quality of life in Scioto County and the surrounding region. With properties exceeding $53 million, the foundation has awarded approximately $30 million in grants and scholarships given that its creation. The foundation's mission focuses on promoting philanthropy, offering sustainable funding to satisfy neighborhood demands, and showing management with collaborative partnerships. It sustains a variety of efforts, including education, healthcare, community growth, and the arts. Key programs include Scioto 365, a participatory grant-making initiative focused on promoting lively areas; Scioto Gives, an annual online matching present program supporting regional nonprofits; and the University/College Access Network (UCAN),