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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
Installed Building Products Foundation Exceeds $1 Million Goal
Foundation: BP Foundation, Columbus Foundation
Since March, the IBP Foundation's Major Grants program has awarded $825,000 to nonprofit organizations that provide home-building or...more
Foundation: BP Foundation, Columbus Foundation
Since March, the IBP Foundation's Major Grants program has awarded $825,000 to nonprofit organizations that provide home-building or...more
Community Foundation Update (12/14/19)
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Permian Basin Area Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Pittsburgh Foundation, San Diego Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Triangle Community Foundation, Pottawattamie County Community Foundation
The gift from farmer Rick Wenninghoff wiil establish a fund at the foundation through which scholarships will be awarded, in partnership with the Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation.Massachusetts...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Permian Basin Area Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Pittsburgh Foundation, San Diego Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Triangle Community Foundation, Pottawattamie County Community Foundation
The gift from farmer Rick Wenninghoff wiil establish a fund at the foundation through which scholarships will be awarded, in partnership with the Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation.Massachusetts...more
Editorial: Spread goodwill for all with many local options for giving
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation administers grants from the Kindness Fund by doing what it does so well: partnering with other nonprofit organizations...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation administers grants from the Kindness Fund by doing what it does so well: partnering with other nonprofit organizations...more
Kindness just in time
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation's Gifts of Kindness Fund is one of the few ... Dan Sharpe, a vice president overseeing community research and grants at...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation's Gifts of Kindness Fund is one of the few ... Dan Sharpe, a vice president overseeing community research and grants at...more
BABEL author Valeria Luiselli's writing style is inventive and passionate
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
"There is no such thing as creative writing in school in Mexico, or wherever I lived before. Now there are more programs beginning to exist. I...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
"There is no such thing as creative writing in school in Mexico, or wherever I lived before. Now there are more programs beginning to exist. I...more
Trends in Family Philanthropy
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
This Content Collection features the Trends 2020 Study and other key research from the National Center for Family Philanthropy.It includes new questions relevant to ongoing changes in the field...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
This Content Collection features the Trends 2020 Study and other key research from the National Center for Family Philanthropy.It includes new questions relevant to ongoing changes in the field...more
Community Foundation Update (09/28/19)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Indianapolis Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Tumbling most recently served as director of government relations at Southern California Edison, where she oversaw $20 million in annual philanthropic and community giving.The Community Crime...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Indianapolis Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Tumbling most recently served as director of government relations at Southern California Edison, where she oversaw $20 million in annual philanthropic and community giving.The Community Crime...more
Community Foundation Update (09/07/19)
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, East Bay Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Dayton Foundation, Erie Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has announced grants totaling nearly $10 million to local nonprofits. The awards include more than...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, East Bay Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Dayton Foundation, Erie Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has announced grants totaling nearly $10 million to local nonprofits. The awards include more than...more
Columbus Foundation Grants Reach Record-Breaking $224 Million In 2018, $2.5 Billion Since 1944
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The annual Celebration of Philanthropy highlighted the Foundation's ... The Columbus Foundation is Your Trusted Philanthropic Advisor® and one...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The annual Celebration of Philanthropy highlighted the Foundation's ... The Columbus Foundation is Your Trusted Philanthropic Advisor® and one...more
Several organizations awarded Shepard Fund grants
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
... a difference in the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible. The Columbus Foundation is Your Trusted Philanthropic...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
... a difference in the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible. The Columbus Foundation is Your Trusted Philanthropic...more
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Coat Design Saves Lives and Launches New Careers for Homeless People
Empowerment Plan is a nonprofit aimed at helping countless homeless people find jobs. To combat the country’s homeless crisis, the Plan hires homeless people and teaches them how to make coats for the homeless suffering on the streets.