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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
Central Ohio Nonprofits See Corporate Giving Turn More Strategic
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Central Ohio Nonprofits See Corporate Giving Turn More Strategic.Every $1 donated can be stretched to $4.89 worth of impact, meaning a $1 million contribution becomes nearly $5 million worth of food...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Central Ohio Nonprofits See Corporate Giving Turn More Strategic.Every $1 donated can be stretched to $4.89 worth of impact, meaning a $1 million contribution becomes nearly $5 million worth of food...more
BSRA awards $125000 to schools in the CSRA to advance STEM education
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
These grants will help provide a basic foundation and interest in STEM – critical to the future wellbeing of our society.” The grants will...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
These grants will help provide a basic foundation and interest in STEM – critical to the future wellbeing of our society.” The grants will...more
Exhibit Columbus plans 'Activations in Place' - The Republic News
Foundation: Columbus Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Activations in Place is made possible by Heritage Fund—The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County with grant support from Lilly Endowment...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Activations in Place is made possible by Heritage Fund—The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County with grant support from Lilly Endowment...more
Landmark Columbus Foundation endowment hits $1M goal - The Republic News
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
... in city government to leading the Columbus Area Arts Council to leading The Heritage Fund — the Community Foundation of Bartholomew...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
... in city government to leading the Columbus Area Arts Council to leading The Heritage Fund — the Community Foundation of Bartholomew...more
Exhibit Columbus hosts the "Public By Design" Symposium | Arts & Culture
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Exhibit Columbus is a biennial program that brings together designers, architects, artists, community leaders and more to develop temporary...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
Exhibit Columbus is a biennial program that brings together designers, architects, artists, community leaders and more to develop temporary...more
Michelle Zauner, Gayl Jones receive American Book Awards | AP News
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-philanthropy-fiction-ishmael-reed-3c6a4b0a9197591d1f48910cdb6aaddb. Click to...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-philanthropy-fiction-ishmael-reed-3c6a4b0a9197591d1f48910cdb6aaddb. Click to...more
Future 50 seeks funds for digital literacy - Columbus CEO
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
We desire to prepare all members of our community for the future." ... community research and grants management at the Columbus...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
We desire to prepare all members of our community for the future." ... community research and grants management at the Columbus...more
Scioto Foundation's 2021 Scioto Gives Kickoff Campaign Coming Soon
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
In 2020 The Scioto Foundation's Scioto Gives campaign achieved surprising success despite complications created by COVID-19.This year a new record-setting 41 participating nonprofit organizations are...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
In 2020 The Scioto Foundation's Scioto Gives campaign achieved surprising success despite complications created by COVID-19.This year a new record-setting 41 participating nonprofit organizations are...more
'game-changing' investment in Columbus Urban League
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
“Philanthropy is better when we're informed, and as professional ... needs are in the community so that we can be responsive with philanthropic...more
Foundation: Columbus Foundation
“Philanthropy is better when we're informed, and as professional ... needs are in the community so that we can be responsive with philanthropic...more
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