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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
The Philanthropy Behind Nina West
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Two years ago, when Andrew Levitt A.K.A. Nina West started a fund with The Columbus Foundation, he made a resounding change on the impact...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Two years ago, when Andrew Levitt A.K.A. Nina West started a fund with The Columbus Foundation, he made a resounding change on the impact...more
Community Foundation Update (09/16/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Pittsburgh Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced Melany Duval as its vice president of development and Milton Speid as its director...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Pittsburgh Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced Melany Duval as its vice president of development and Milton Speid as its director...more
Foundation Presidents Defend Donor-Advised Funds—Is That the Best They Can Do?
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, East Bay Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, New York Community Trust, San Francisco Foundation, Seattle Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
A coalition of philanthropic trade associations wrote a letter to the Senate Committee on Finance defending donor-advised funds.The letter was written in response to a proposal outlined in a July...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, East Bay Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, New York Community Trust, San Francisco Foundation, Seattle Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
A coalition of philanthropic trade associations wrote a letter to the Senate Committee on Finance defending donor-advised funds.The letter was written in response to a proposal outlined in a July...more
Five new nonprofits join Scioto Foundation's fall campaign
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
SCIOTO GIVES is patterned after two highly successful similar programs, Erie Gives, created by the Erie, Pennsylvania Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
SCIOTO GIVES is patterned after two highly successful similar programs, Erie Gives, created by the Erie, Pennsylvania Community Foundation...more
As Florida and Other Coastal States Brace for Hurricane Irma, Here's How You Can Help
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Next month, the Columbus Foundation also will give donors an option to support the Houston Community Foundation's Hurricane Harvey Relief...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Next month, the Columbus Foundation also will give donors an option to support the Houston Community Foundation's Hurricane Harvey Relief...more
Columbus Foundation Grants Soar to $205.8 Million in 2016—An All-Time Record
Foundation: Union County Foundation, Columbus Foundation
Kindness in full bloom as The Columbus Foundation shared results of a remarkable 2016, presented its 2017 Philanthropic Awards, and...more
Foundation: Union County Foundation, Columbus Foundation
Kindness in full bloom as The Columbus Foundation shared results of a remarkable 2016, presented its 2017 Philanthropic Awards, and...more
Columbus Foundation Breaks Record, Shares “Big” News
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
During its annual Celebration of Philanthropy event, The Columbus ... our region forward through strategic philanthropic investments,” said Douglas...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
During its annual Celebration of Philanthropy event, The Columbus ... our region forward through strategic philanthropic investments,” said Douglas...more
Community Foundation Update (08/12/17)
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Dayton Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Community Foundation Update (08/12/17). California. Mission Edge and the San Diego Foundation have announced the launch of the San...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Dayton Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Community Foundation Update (08/12/17). California. Mission Edge and the San Diego Foundation have announced the launch of the San...more
Community Foundation Update (08/05/17)
Foundation: Central Kansas Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Scranton Area Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Pittsburgh Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced that it is accepting proposals through its second grant cycle of the...more
Foundation: Central Kansas Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Scranton Area Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Pittsburgh Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced that it is accepting proposals through its second grant cycle of the...more
Butch Cochran backed hockey players, student writers
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley has a Susan M. Cochran Fund, to which her 2011 obituary directed memorial...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
The Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley has a Susan M. Cochran Fund, to which her 2011 obituary directed memorial...more
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