The Scioto County Area Foundation
The Scioto County Area Foundation, also known as the Scioto Foundation, is a community foundation headquartered in Portsmouth, Ohio. Established in 1974, the organization functions as a collection of hundreds of endowment funds created by individuals, businesses, families, and nonprofit organizations within the community. The foundation serves as a permanent philanthropic resource dedicated to improving quality of life in the greater Scioto County area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$65.4M
+12.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$90.8M
+6496.5% YoY
Grant Count
49
+2.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.9M
+6361.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The mission of the Scioto Foundation is to improve, enhance, and enrich the quality of life for all residents of southern Ohio and northern Kentucky, through practicing wise and careful investment of assets, providing a continuous stream of income to benefit community needs and the intent of donors, promoting philanthropy to all persons in the region, demonstrating leadership through collaborative partnerships with community organizations, and monitoring outcomes of grantmaking.
Primary Program Areas:
- Scholarships to colleges and universities, paid directly to educational institutions on behalf of students from the Scioto County area
- General and operational support for local fine arts organizations
- Support for local schools, churches, and other organizations providing physical and emotional assistance to area residents
- Community economic development through the Scioto 365 program
- University and College Access Network (UCAN) initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas including education, philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services. Recent grant activity includes awards to the Southern Ohio Museum Corporation ($253,386 in 2023) and Miami University ($71,221 in 2023).
Review Cycle
and guidelines are published for programs such as Scioto 365.
How to Apply
available at www.sciotofoundation.org. Grant deadlines and guidelines are published for programs such as Scioto 365.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves southern Ohio and northern Kentucky, with particular emphasis on the Scioto County area and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $58,416,070
- Total Revenues: $8,159,831
- Total Expenses: $1,919,903
- Number of Employees: 8
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $65,415,365
- Total Giving: $1,754,755
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $65,415,365 | $58,416,070 | $47,068,841 |
| Revenue | $5,749,810 | $8,159,831 | $3,148,736 |
| Expenses | $2,294,157 | $1,919,903 | $1,943,676 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,858,094 | $1,510,862 | $1,357,190 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Scioto County Area Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Southern Ohio Museum ($27,893,517), Shawnee State University ($24,798,623), Sciotoville Christian Church ($4,357,801).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Ohio Museum Portsmouth, OH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $27,893,517 |
| Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $24,798,623 |
| Sciotoville Christian Church Sciotoville, OH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,357,801 |
| Ohio University & Branches Athens, OH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,233,804 |
| Marshall University Huntington, WV | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,065,894 |
| Portsmouth Murals Inc Portsmouth, OH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,887,673 |
| Notre Dame Schools Portsmouth, OH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,593,515 |
| Morehead State University Morehead, KY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,919,816 |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,811,633 |
| Steven A Hunter Hope Fund INC Portsmouth, OH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,678,904 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Therese Egbert is identified as a staff member at the Scioto Foundation, selected as a Fellow for the Leadership Ohio program (Class of 2026).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Cutlip | Executive Director | 40 | $132,118 |
| Joshua Howard | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Debra Esham | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Jodi High | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Barbara Brandbury | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Chris Hamilton | Board Member | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to expand its community engagement initiatives. In 2025, three new local nonprofit organizations joined the Scioto Gives program, bringing a record-setting number of area nonprofits to participate in the annual day of giving. The foundation announced scholarship awards to students from multiple high schools in the region, including Wheelersburg High School and Valley High School, with individual scholarships ranging from $400 to $2,000.
4th Quarter Grant Awards Total $94,446 - Scioto FoundationThe foundation maintains an active news and communications presence, regularly announcing grant awards, scholarship recipients, and upcoming program deadlines through its website and local media partnerships.
4th Quarter Grant Awards Total $94,446 - Scioto FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Scioto County Area Foundation fund?
**Mission Statement:** The mission of the Scioto Foundation is to improve, enhance, and enrich the quality of life for all residents of southern Ohio and northern Kentucky, through practicing wise and careful investment of assets, providing a continuous stream of income to benefit community needs and the intent of donors, promoting philanthropy to all persons in the region, demonstrating leadership through collaborative partnerships with community organizations, and monitoring outcomes of grant…
How do I apply for a grant from The Scioto County Area Foundation?
The foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas including education, philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services. Recent grant activity includes awards to the Southern Ohio Museum Corporation ($253,386 in 2023) and Miami University ($71,221 in 2023). **Grant Application:** The foundation maintains a grant application process available at www.sciotofoundation.org. Grant deadlines and guidelines are published for programs such as Scioto 365. **Scioto Gives Program:** The fo…
Where does The Scioto County Area Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily serves southern Ohio and northern Kentucky, with particular emphasis on the Scioto County area and surrounding regions.
What size grants does The Scioto County Area Foundation award?
In 2024, The Scioto County Area Foundation awarded 49 grants totaling $90.8M — an average of about $1.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Scioto County Area Foundation's EIN?
The Scioto County Area Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0157026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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