The Scioto Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, which awards scholarships and grants. This community foundation mission is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of the Scioto County area. 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 our donors, promoting philanthropy to all persons in the region, demonstrating leadership through collaborative partnerships with community organizations, and monitoring outcomes of our grant making.