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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
Reinventing the United Way
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Is it even possible for such an organization to adapt to the new realities of modern philanthropy? “I guess that's what we're going to find out,” says United Way of Central Ohio board member...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Is it even possible for such an organization to adapt to the new realities of modern philanthropy? “I guess that's what we're going to find out,” says United Way of Central Ohio board member...more
Here are 5 nonprofits to watch this year, according to the Columbus Foundation
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation is the eighth largest community foundation in the United States. Its Giving Store is a one-stop shop for easy and effective philanthropy. By Doug Buchanan – Editor in chief,...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation is the eighth largest community foundation in the United States. Its Giving Store is a one-stop shop for easy and effective philanthropy. By Doug Buchanan – Editor in chief,...more
Spring Indoors Until the Bloom!
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Serving the region for more than 70 years, The Columbus Foundation is the seventh largest community foundation in the United States. The Foundation's online giving marketplace, PowerPhilanthropy,®...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Serving the region for more than 70 years, The Columbus Foundation is the seventh largest community foundation in the United States. The Foundation's online giving marketplace, PowerPhilanthropy,®...more
A Look Back Through Columbus' Realty
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation is the trusted philanthropic advisor® to more than 2,500 individuals, families, businesses, and communities that have created unique funds to make a difference in the lives...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation is the trusted philanthropic advisor® to more than 2,500 individuals, families, businesses, and communities that have created unique funds to make a difference in the lives...more
Happy New Year!
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation is the trusted philanthropic advisor® to more than 2,500 individuals, families, businesses, and communities that have created unique funds to make a difference in the lives...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation is the trusted philanthropic advisor® to more than 2,500 individuals, families, businesses, and communities that have created unique funds to make a difference in the lives...more
Here are Columbus area notable people who died in 2017
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Supporter of Columbus Museum, Historic Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for the Chattahoochee Valley, Columbus Boys and Girls Clubs, Springer Opera House, Columbus Jaycees and St. Francis...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Supporter of Columbus Museum, Historic Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for the Chattahoochee Valley, Columbus Boys and Girls Clubs, Springer Opera House, Columbus Jaycees and St. Francis...more
Edwin Payne leads Center for disAbilities
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
“So when it comes to funding, I know individuals on different committees that can help us here at the center, like the Fairfield Foundation. We have grants from the Fairfield Foundation. We are a...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
“So when it comes to funding, I know individuals on different committees that can help us here at the center, like the Fairfield Foundation. We have grants from the Fairfield Foundation. We are a...more
Cardinal Health's George Barrett joins Columbus Foundation's governing committee
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation is by far Central Ohio's largest foundation, with assets of more than $1.25 billion, and is the eighth-largest community foundation in the United States. It advises the...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation is by far Central Ohio's largest foundation, with assets of more than $1.25 billion, and is the eighth-largest community foundation in the United States. It advises the...more
Banker Frank Etheridge was 'mild in his tone, but powerful in his impact'
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
He helped to raise the $2.7 million that helped establish the Community Foundation and put it in business forever.” In the two decades since its founding, the foundation has grown to $160 million...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
He helped to raise the $2.7 million that helped establish the Community Foundation and put it in business forever.” In the two decades since its founding, the foundation has grown to $160 million...more
The Central Ohio Region's Community Foundations
Foundation: Arlington Community Foundation, Union County Foundation, Columbus Foundation
Though the first community foundation was launched 100 years ago in Cleveland, Ohio, today there are more than 780 community foundations in...more
Foundation: Arlington Community Foundation, Union County Foundation, Columbus Foundation
Though the first community foundation was launched 100 years ago in Cleveland, Ohio, today there are more than 780 community foundations in...more
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