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The Columbus Foundation and Affiliated Organizations (OH)
The Columbus Foundation is the trusted philanthropic advisor to more than 1,700 individuals, families, and businesses who want to make a difference in the lives of others through charitable giving. For 65 years, people from all walks of life have partnered with the Foundation and created unique named funds to support the causes they care about. The foundation offers unparalleled resources, services, and community knowledge to help donors realize the most informed and effective charitable giving possible.
Web Address
www.columbusfoundation.org/
Social Media Links
Twitter - @colsfoundation
Web Address
www.columbusfoundation.org/
Social Media Links
Twitter - @colsfoundation
Assets and Giving for Columbus Foundation
Assets
2018 - 1,628,783,580
2017 - 1,740,107,304
2016 - 1,518,009,431
2018 - 1,628,783,580
2017 - 1,740,107,304
2016 - 1,518,009,431
Domestic Grants
2018 - 188,715,350
2017 - 165,821,905
2018 - 188,715,350
2017 - 165,821,905
Recent News from Columbus Foundation
17 Community Foundation Leaders' Advice for Jeff Bezos
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Denver Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, Seattle Foundation
Through efforts like the Community Foundation Opportunity Network—which brings together more than 40 foundations that are working to bridge...more
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Denver Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, Seattle Foundation
Through efforts like the Community Foundation Opportunity Network—which brings together more than 40 foundations that are working to bridge...more
Foundation For The Carolinas Becomes A Leader And Donor To Local Causes
Foundation: Foundation for the Carolinas, Columbus Foundation
Foundation for the Carolinas growth can be measured by assets (blue), new assets acquired and grants made. (SOURCE: Foundation for...more
Foundation: Foundation for the Carolinas, Columbus Foundation
Foundation for the Carolinas growth can be measured by assets (blue), new assets acquired and grants made. (SOURCE: Foundation for...more
Foundation For The Carolinas Becomes A Leader And Donor To Local Causes
Foundation: Foundation for the Carolinas, Columbus Foundation
“[A] community foundation probably gives the donor more choices and more freedom to feel like they can put their money in different places, where...more
Foundation: Foundation for the Carolinas, Columbus Foundation
“[A] community foundation probably gives the donor more choices and more freedom to feel like they can put their money in different places, where...more
New Routes
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Serving the region for more than 70 years, The Columbus Foundation is the seventh largest community foundation in the United...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Serving the region for more than 70 years, The Columbus Foundation is the seventh largest community foundation in the United...more
GPR Subscribers
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Barr Foundation, Benwood Foundation, Gates Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, Boston Foundation, California Community Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Central New York Community Foundation, Citi Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Community Foundation Sonoma County, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Mathile Family Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, Paso del Norte Health Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Richmond Memorial Health Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Sobrato Family Foundation, Teagle Foundation, Bush Foundation, California Endowment, Cameron Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Johnson Foundation, Missouri Foundation for Health, Rhode Island Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, Skillman Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Cargill Foundation, Sea Change Foundation
Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives, India. Barr Foundation, Massachusetts, USA. Benwood Foundation, Inc. Tennessee, USA. Bill & Melinda...more
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Barr Foundation, Benwood Foundation, Gates Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, Boston Foundation, California Community Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Central New York Community Foundation, Citi Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Community Foundation Sonoma County, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Mathile Family Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, Paso del Norte Health Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Richmond Memorial Health Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Sobrato Family Foundation, Teagle Foundation, Bush Foundation, California Endowment, Cameron Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Johnson Foundation, Missouri Foundation for Health, Rhode Island Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, Skillman Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Cargill Foundation, Sea Change Foundation
Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives, India. Barr Foundation, Massachusetts, USA. Benwood Foundation, Inc. Tennessee, USA. Bill & Melinda...more
Community Foundation Update (04/01/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation
California. The California attorney general's office has confirmed that the findings of the Ventura County Community Foundation released last...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation
California. The California attorney general's office has confirmed that the findings of the Ventura County Community Foundation released last...more
New Leaders at Nuclear Threat Initiative and San Diego's Jewish Community Foundation
Foundation: Southern Education Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Tow Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Ernest Moniz, who served as secretary of energy in the Obama administration, will be chief executive of the Nuclear Threat...more
Foundation: Southern Education Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Tow Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Ernest Moniz, who served as secretary of energy in the Obama administration, will be chief executive of the Nuclear Threat...more
Dan Sharpe Replaces Lisa Courtice as The Columbus Foundation Vice President
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation has chosen Dan Sharpe to serve as Vice President for Community Research and Grants Management. The position...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation has chosen Dan Sharpe to serve as Vice President for Community Research and Grants Management. The position...more
United Way of Central Ohio taps Columbus Foundation exec as new CEO
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
... community research and grants management at the Columbus Foundation – the seventh largest community foundation in the U.S. – was named...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
... community research and grants management at the Columbus Foundation – the seventh largest community foundation in the U.S. – was named...more
It's Now the Worst Drug Crisis in US History. So Where Are All the Funders?
Foundation: GE Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Laura and John Arnold Foundation
Smithers, is without doubt, doing what it can in terms of funding. But this is a small family foundation awarding modest grants that typically fall in...more
Foundation: GE Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Laura and John Arnold Foundation
Smithers, is without doubt, doing what it can in terms of funding. But this is a small family foundation awarding modest grants that typically fall in...more
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