Columbus Foundation

🌟 Meet @NAICCO1975, one of the 5 Nonprofits to Watch in 2024! Discover how NAICCO builds and supports community and culture through events like the Summer Finale and the #LandBackNAICCO campaign: cbusfdn.org/3VN7bhL.

This holiday season, we celebrate 10 years of the Gifts of Kindness Fund—$6M+ in grants helping 3,300+ households. Every act of kindness strengthens our community. Join us in supporting neighbors facing sudden hardships. Explore the impact at cbusfdn.org/3VzX5kf.

So grateful to @FleetFeetCbus for helping the Walter Foundation launch its holiday kindness initiative today as our shoe vendor partner. The Fleet Feet team brought tons of smiles to kiddos at United Elementary State Street who got new shoes today!

The gifts are in! 🎁 This weekend, @GiveBesa’s Winter Wonderland was filled with holiday magic and a heartwarming reminder of the power of community. Your generosity will bring comfort, joy, & warmth to over 2,000 seniors this holiday season!

College Juniors, Seniors, & Grad Students: Apply for the 2025 Summer Fellowship Program! ✅ Paid, 10-week, full-time fellowship (June 2–Aug 8) ✅ Match w/nonprofits aligned to your goals & passions ✅ Build skills & grow your network Apply by 12/13: cbusfdn.org/3qOiJjQ.

How do you assess a region's ongoing health, vitality, and well-being? The Benchmarking Central Ohio 2024 report, released earlier today at @cbusmetroclub, provides an in-depth look at central Ohio’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities for growth. 🔗 columbusfoundation.org/news-reports/c….

Discover @FranklintonFarms' Green Spaces! 🌱 One of the 5 Nonprofits to Watch in 2024, @FTONFarms's dedicated to making fresh, healthy food accessible, beautifying urban spaces, and promoting environmental justice. Explore the StoryMap to learn more! cbusfdn.org/3NT7ZgP

Philanthropy is a family affair for Barbara Brandt! To inspire her grandchildren to give back, she created the Brandt Family Next Generation Fund, a Donor Advised Fund. Learn how her grandchildren are supporting causes they care about: cbusfdn.org/4fhwFLk.

Did you know The Columbus Foundation is home to roughly 1500 Donor Advised Funds? Learn how the Lindy Infante Foundation Fund is helping kids get off the sidelines and into the game by expanding access to youth sports and recreation! Read more: cbusfdn.org/48nhT3q.

We’re celebrating the impact of Donor Advised Funds! Stephanie & Joel Shaw wanted to be more thoughtful with their giving, so they created the Shaw Family Fund in 2021. Now, they’re supporting the causes closest to their hearts. ❤️ Learn more: cbusfdn.org/41okabe.

Since 1947, Donor Advised Funds at The Columbus Foundation have fueled $257M+ in grants, supporting the arts, education, community health, and more! In #AtTheTable, see how these funds empower donors to make a lasting impact on causes they love: ⬇️ 🔗 cbusfdn.org/47Tooeh

Did you leave The Big Table® feeling inspired? Let’s turn that energy into action! Whether it was planning a neighborhood cleanup or organizing a block party, every step counts toward a kinder, more connected future. Share your Big Table experiences! 👉 cbusfdn.org/3r3oD5x.

"This has definitely been a launchpad for excellence." 🚀 Mansion Day School isn't just a school—it's a second family. Named one of the 5 Nonprofits to Watch in 2024, discover how it helped Quinn unlock his potential & build a foundation for success. 👉 cbusfdn.org/3BrEFLp.

💬 We’d love to hear about your experience at #TheBigTable! Please take a moment to fill out the survey and help make future Big Tables even better: cbusfdn.org/3r3oD5x.

Thank you for being a part of #TheBigTable! Whether you hosted, attended a public event, or helped spread the word, YOU made a difference. The connections we made brought us closer together and are helping to build a stronger community. Let’s keep the conversations going!

Big Table conversations are happening across our community, bringing people together to share stories, learn from one another, and build stronger connections.  Be present, listen with an open heart, and enjoy connecting with those around you. #TheBigTable

The sunrise Big Table conversation at @GrangeAudubonOH was just the beginning! Thank you to all who joined us for a powerful start to this day of connection & dialogue. Let’s keep this energy alive & continue the discussions happening all over central Ohio today. #TheBigTable

Rise and shine—it's Big Table Day! We hope you're as excited as we are about this day of community-wide conversation where neighbors come together to share experiences & build connections. Help spread the word and share the important topics you discussed using #TheBigTable!

We are proud to posthumously honor Mary E. “Betsy” Rueb with the 2024 Harrison M. Sayre Award. Her extraordinary $55 million gift, the largest endowed gift in the Foundation's 80-year history, will provide scholarships for generations of local students. 🔗 cbusfdn.org/3zcVFEl

Meet the people at @chfcolumbus, the 2024 Columbus Foundation Award honoree!  On the blog, President & CEO Toshia Safford and participants Bethany & Binta share how The Center for Healthy Families is transforming lives every day.  Learn more at cbusfdn.org/3zcVFEl.