The Portland Foundation

05/12/2026

03/12/2026

Nominations are due tomorrow!

Nominations for the 29th annual Jack Cole Award for Volunteerism are being accepted by The Portland Foundation.

02/04/2026

Nominations for the 29th annual Jack Cole Award for Volunteerism are being accepted by The Portland Foundation.

02/03/2026

📢Helps us reach every graduating senior in our community.

The Portland Foundation offers over 100 scholarship opportunities to Jay County students. Thanks to generous donors, we have scholarships available to students of every age, income level, academic ability, and athletic aim. Jay County students pursuing higher education at an accredited university, college, or trade school, part-time or full-time, are eligible to apply for scholarships through The Portland Foundation.

If you know a:
✅Student
✅Parent
✅Teacher

Please share this post or tag them below.

Apply here: www.portlandfoundation.org
Deadline: February 20th, 2026 by 12pm (NOON)

01/22/2026

YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED!!!

The Portland Foundation is working to better understand the availability, affordability, and need for childcare in our community. The survey below is designed to gather input from parents and caregivers about their experiences, needs, and barriers related to childcare.

The information will be used to inform community-wide approaches to improving access to affordable, high-quality childcare in Jay County. Parents, guardians, and expectant parents are encouraged to complete this survey, even if they already have childcare.

https://www.research.net/r/9B2KVWS

01/12/2026

The Portland Foundation Launches Pilot Early Scholarship Program for Westminster Preschool – Portland Students

The Portland Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a pilot Early Scholarship Program designed to expand access to high-quality early childhood education for local families. The program will provide need-based scholarships to 50 students enrolled at Westminster Preschool – Portland, beginning February 1, 2026.

The pilot program reflects The Portland Foundation’s commitment to strengthening educational outcomes by investing early in children’s development. Scholarship awards will be determined using a sliding scale based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), ensuring that financial assistance is aligned with each family’s level of need.

The scholarships will help offset tuition costs, making early education more accessible to families who might otherwise face financial barriers.

The scholarship application is available on The Portland Foundation’s website, www.portlandfoundation.org. Look for 2026 Early Learning Scholarship Application under Applications & Deadlines.

For more information about the Early Scholarship Program, please contact:
Doug Inman
Executive Director
The Portland Foundation
260-726-4260
[email protected]
www.portlandfoundation.org

01/09/2026

The Portland Foundation offers over 100 scholarship opportunities to Jay County students. Thanks to generous donors, we have scholarships available to students of every age, income level, academic ability, and athletic aim. Jay County students pursuing higher education at an accredited university, college, or trade school, part-time or full-time, are eligible to apply for scholarships through The Portland Foundation.

This application is universal for almost all scholarships through The Portland Foundation.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION IS:
February 20, 2026 by 12:00 PM (NOON)

01/07/2026

QUADRUPLE YOUR IMPACT!!!!


Lilly Endowment Inc. has offered a $2-for-$1 match for all gifts to any new or existing unrestricted endowment through Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) IX’s Unrestricted Endowment Building component.

For the first time ever, The Portland Foundation is further incentivizing donors by offering an additional $1-for-$1 match for those same gifts.

The Facts to Maximize Your Impact

• The Portland Foundation must receive $375,000 in unrestricted endowment gifts to successfully complete the GIFT IX Unrestricted Endowment Building component
• $3-for-$1 matching funds are available on a first-come first-serve basis
• To establish a named fund, a minimum gift of $1,250 must be made
• Every Size Gift Counts: Whether it's $50 or $5,000, your generosity has four times the impact on the Jay County community

12/17/2025

The Portland Foundation is pleased to announce Lillian Johnson as Jay County’s recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship!

Congratulations Lillian!

11/26/2025

Gratitude is at the heart of everything we do — and this season, we're especially thankful for the opportunity to work with such incredible people.

Whether you're traveling, cooking up a feast, or simply enjoying some well-deserved rest, we hope your Thanksgiving is filled with what (and who!) matters most.

Please note: We will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th, to allow our team to enjoy the holiday.

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, safe, and memorable Thanksgiving!