Total Assets:
$2,487,180,715
Total Giving:
$320,478,864
National Scope: Grants are distributed across the U. S
Arts & Culture
Education
Social & Human Services
Scholarship Opportunities: Through the Universal Scholarship Application, students can apply for over 100 scholarships tailored to various criteria, assisting high school and college students in pursuing their educational goals.
Summer Fellowship Program: This 10-week, full-time program places eligible students with nonprofit organizations in Franklin County, providing hands-on experience and a stipend, aimed at preparing future nonprofit leaders.
Grant Opportunities: The Foundation provides various grants to nonprofits, including operating and program support, capacity building, and specialized funds like the Focused Funds, which target specific areas such as children’s mental health and services for older adults.
Emergency Assistance Programs: Designed to help businesses support employees during disasters or hardships, these customizable programs reflect company values and provide necessary aid efficiently.
History shows that 31% of their giving goes to support Education, 18% goes to Social & Human Services and 13% goes to Arts & Culture category.
Grants in recent years include:
$203,218 for Bexley Education Foundation;
$174,675 for Ohio State University Foundation;
$100,950 for Mt. Vernon Ladies Association of the Union;
$257,050 for Girls on the Run International;
$186,644 for Homeless Families Foundation;
$150,000 for United Way for Greater Austin;
$271,696 for It Is;
$250,000 for Braven; and
$100,000 for Tank.
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The Columbus Foundation’s mission is to assist donors and others in strengthening and improving the central Ohio community for the benefit of all its citizens.
The Columbus Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization in Columbus, Ohio, was established on December 29, 1943.
Phone #:
614-251-4000
Fax:
614-251-4009
Email:
[email protected]
Application Address:
The Columbus Foundation
1234 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 432051453
Procedures:
Applicants must complete an online application on the foundation website.
The deadline is January 1.
Founder:
Harrison M. Sayre
Donor:
Director:
Angela G Parsons, Vice President
Clark Kellogg, Chairperson Trustee
Dan Sharpe, Vice President
Douglas F Kridler, President & Chief Executive Director
George S Barrett, Trustee
Gregg Oosterbaan, Vice President of Informant
Jane Grote Abell, Trustee
Jeffrey W Edwards, Vice Chairperson Trustee
John B Britton, Director
Katie Wolfe Lloyd, Trustee
Lisa Ingram, Trustee
Marchelle E Moore, Trustee
Matthew A Scantland, Trustee
Scott G Heitkamp, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Steven Moore, Chief of Staff
Tamara J Durrence, Vice President Supporting
Tess Tannehill, Senior Advisor and Association Gen Counsel
William J Hicks II, Trustee
