Helping you help others through the most effective philanthropy possible.
The Columbus Foundation is the trusted philanthropic advisor® to more than 2,500 individuals, families, and businesses that have created unique funds and planned gifts to make a difference in the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible. More than 70 years strong, The Columbus Foundation is the eighth largest community foundation in the United States. The Foundation’s new Giving Store is a one-stop shop for easy and effective philanthropy. Learn more at columbusfoundation.org.
To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its citizens.
Types of Giving and Funds: Individual Giving, Family Giving, Corporate Giving, Estate Planning; Donor Advised Funds, Nonprofit Endowments; Scholarships, Field of Interest Funds.
PowerPhilanthropy,® is an online database of central Ohio nonprofit organizations that helps donors make informed decisions about their giving. Portraits, with details on more than 600 central Ohio nonprofits, offer information about each organization's management, programs, and finances.
ScholarLink,® an online database of more than 170 scholarship funds created by donors to help qualifying students achieve their educational goals.
Go!Grant Online,® helps 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations access information about competitive grantmaking opportunities made possible by Columbus Foundation donors who have created funds or supporting foundations to benefit a wide range of community needs and programs.
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