Portage Community
Accepts applications
Portage Community is a private foundation in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $112,988 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,921 and the largest $19,843. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$112,988
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,921
- Largest grant$19,843
- Assets$6,719
Giving in 2024 was up from $85,904 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,904 | 14 | $34,879 |
| 2024 | $112,988 | 25 | $6,719 |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth Ours 2679 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (724) 895-2095 |
| What to submit | Online form posted on portage community website. Separate application for each program, local and international. |
| Deadlines | Local program: feb 1 - july 15, international program: nov 1 - dec 30 |
| Restrictions | Local program is restricted to students enrolled in the community college of beaver county adn program. International program is restricted to high school graduates in the eastern part of the dominican republic who agree to attend universidad iberoamericana. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Portage Community funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $71,699 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $37,129 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,160 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $19,843 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $15,765 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $14,552 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $11,916 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $9,344 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $4,160 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $3,695 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $3,695 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $3,630 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $3,029 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $2,921 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $2,921 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $2,921 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $2,920 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $2,608 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $2,052 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $1,845 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $1,844 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $1,203 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $594 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $513 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $402 |
| Individual | Tuition and other educational expenses | $309 |
| Individual | Living expenses | $279 |
| Individual | Living expenses | $27 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Michalik
- Christopher Ream
- Amanda Dodd
Questions people ask
Does Portage Community accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Local program: feb 1 - july 15, international program: nov 1 - dec 30.
How much does Portage Community give?
$112,988 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,921.
Who runs Portage Community?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Michalik (President), Christopher Ream (Treasurer) and Amanda Dodd (Secretary).
What does Portage Community fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.