Peoples Bank Foundation
Peoples Bank Foundation is the corporate foundation of Peoples Bank (Marietta, OH) that provides grants and scholarships across the bank’s multi-state footprint. The foundation page on PeoplesBancorp.com lists grant qualifications, quarterly application deadlines, and links to the Blackbaud/YourCause grant application portal.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium regional nonprofit, school, college, health or community service organization located in the bank’s service area seeking program support, scholarships, or modest general operating grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in Ohio or another state within the foundation’s regional footprint (WV, KY, VA, MD, DC).
- • Request size that fits small-to-midsized grants (typical median around $1,000; many awards under $5K and some up to $50K).
- • Purpose aligns with program support, scholarships, food security, youth or community services.
- • Able to apply via the foundation’s Blackbaud/YourCause portal and provide required application materials.
Geography
Observed grants span about eleven states but are regionally concentrated: roughly half of grant dollars went to Ohio while the rest were distributed across nearby states in the bank’s footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 241 distinct organizations across education, health, food security and community services; while the top five recipients take 20% of dollars, the portfolio is broad with many small awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (107 new grantees in 2024 and 146 in 2023) and a public application portal and contact are published, so unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
