Endowments

You can make donations online to any of the PEF's endowments, all of which are held at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The PEF is a component fund of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, which makes it possible for endowed gifts to be eligible for the Michigan Tax Credit, in addition to the standard federal tax deduction. For information about how to donate to the Foundation contact Foundation Executive Secretary Tom Vance at 323-5167 or write to the Foundation at PO Box 2043, Portage, MI, 49081.

Beam Family Elementary Reading Endowment Fund, supporting reading instruction at all
eight elementary schools.

George L. Conti Endowment Fund for Vocal Music, providing K-12 choral support.

General Endowment Fund, used to support a variety of K-12 programs and initiatives.

Glen Leadley DECA Endowment Fund, supporting the Northern program offering hands-on marketing experience.

Northern Communications Endowed Fund, supporting debate and forensics.

You can make donations online to any of the PEF's endowments, all of which are held at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. You can make a secure, instant contribution using your Visa or MasterCard by donating online.

Are You Looking to Donate to The "PEF: Now" Appeal?

It is no secret that school systems across Michigan – including Portage – are at a crossroads; state funding continues to decrease while demands on public school systems increase. When Proposal A passed in 1994, funding for public education changed drastically in Michigan. Proposal A took away local control of our schools, shifting that control to the state. In response to our community’s request to seek alternative, private funding, the Portage Education Foundation has created Protecting Education’s Future: Now (PEF: Now). Read More