The Scioto Foundation, established in 1974, is a 501( c)( 3) not-for-profit neighborhood foundation based in Portsmouth, Ohio. It manages over 350 endowment funds produced by people, families, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations, all
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dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Scioto County and the surrounding region. With assets surpassing $53 million, the foundation has actually awarded approximately $30 million in grants and scholarships because its inception.
The foundation's mission concentrates on promoting philanthropy, giving sustainable funding to meet area demands, and showing management with collaborative partnerships. It sustains a variety of initiatives, consisting of education, healthcare, neighborhood development, and the arts.
Key programs consist of Scioto 365, a participatory grant-making effort focused on cultivating vibrant communities; Scioto Gives, an annual online matching present program supporting local nonprofits; and the University/College Access Network (UCAN), which assists pupils in planning, preparing, and financing their college education.
Through prudent asset administration and a commitment to resolving both current and emerging neighborhood concerns, the Scioto Foundation makes certain a long-term philanthropic presence in the region. Our assisting principle is "For good. Forever."
