Foundations that fund organizations in Portage, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Portage nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $36K to Portage organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Portage around $2,056. 2 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Portage
- $36K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,056
- Based in PA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Portage organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara F Wheeler Foundation | Aledo, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Ministry/spread the gospel |
| Highmark Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $7,400 | $7,400 | Yes | To support school grants and award programs |
| Scott Foundation Inc | Greensburg, PA | 1 | $2,056 | $2,056 | Preselected only | Battery operated tools |
| New York Life Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Educ. general |
| Hagerty Drivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Scholarship Grant |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Portage, Pennsylvania?
Barbara F Wheeler Foundation, Highmark Foundation, Scott Foundation Inc, New York Life Foundation, Hagerty Drivers Foundation reported grants to Portage organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Portage. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.