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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
Doug Kridler: At a time of anxiety, people are thinking of others
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Speed in grant-giving was key. Nonprofits could quickly apply for grants via the foundation's website, and the foundation approved and paid...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Speed in grant-giving was key. Nonprofits could quickly apply for grants via the foundation's website, and the foundation approved and paid...more
Tpi's Work Supporting Community Foundations
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Battle Creek Community Foundation, Boston Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Maine Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Calgary Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Triangle Community Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
TPI develops customized training programs for community foundation staff on a variety of topics including family philanthropy, ramping up, and more.Community foundations can also co-brand or private...more
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Battle Creek Community Foundation, Boston Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Maine Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Calgary Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Triangle Community Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
TPI develops customized training programs for community foundation staff on a variety of topics including family philanthropy, ramping up, and more.Community foundations can also co-brand or private...more
The anti-Biden ad pictures have been altered, and other fact-checks
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Columbus Foundation
It has never received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ... The Columbus Foundation, which gives thousands of grants totaling...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Columbus Foundation
It has never received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ... The Columbus Foundation, which gives thousands of grants totaling...more
With Columbus K-12 students starting the year virtually, here's what the Columbus Foundation is ...
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The digital divide in Columbus is top of mind for the city's philanthropic leaders, particularly as Columbus City Schools is poised to start this fall in...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The digital divide in Columbus is top of mind for the city's philanthropic leaders, particularly as Columbus City Schools is poised to start this fall in...more
The Columbus Foundation expands emergency assistance program to meet demand
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
... looking for avenues to support their associates financially," said Stefanie Coffman, manager of corporate philanthropy at The Columbus...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
... looking for avenues to support their associates financially," said Stefanie Coffman, manager of corporate philanthropy at The Columbus...more
Editorial: Big Give creates record blessings for givers and nonprofits
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
From creating the nation's first community foundation match day in 2008, the Columbus Foundation held its first Big Give in November 2011 to...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
From creating the nation's first community foundation match day in 2008, the Columbus Foundation held its first Big Give in November 2011 to...more
During coronavirus lockdown, parents can find ways to foster kids' creativity
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Yet, I will focus on the importance of a setting or environment that serves to promote creativity. We are familiar with playgrounds, and we can set up...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Yet, I will focus on the importance of a setting or environment that serves to promote creativity. We are familiar with playgrounds, and we can set up...more
Amy Acton is calming leader in coronavirus crisis
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
That compassion for the less fortunate continued in her role as a community research and grants management officer for the Columbus...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
That compassion for the less fortunate continued in her role as a community research and grants management officer for the Columbus...more
The Paul G. Duke Foundation welcomes new trustee
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
“The legacy of philanthropic service to this community has been unmatched, ... Duke's philanthropic activities have been continued by his...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
“The legacy of philanthropic service to this community has been unmatched, ... Duke's philanthropic activities have been continued by his...more
Future 50: John Rush, CleanTurn
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
He holds five graduate degrees (theology, philosophy, history, nonprofit management and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
He holds five graduate degrees (theology, philosophy, history, nonprofit management and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management...more
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