The Columbus Foundation is the trusted philanthropic advisor® to nearly 2,000 individuals, families, businesses, and communities that have created unique funds to make a difference in the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible. Serving the region for 68 years, The Columbus Foundation is the ninth largest community foundation in the United States today. The Foundation’s online resource, PowerPhilanthropy®, makes it possible for everyone to access valuable information about central Ohio nonprofits. For more information, visit
www.columbusfoundation.org or call 614/251-4000.
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May 24, 2013 9:30 am
The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure to check out columbusfoundation.org and follow along on our Facebook… [Read More]
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May 10, 2013 8:00 am
The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure to check out columbusfoundation.org and follow along on our Facebook… [Read More]
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April 26, 2013 10:30 am
The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure to check out columbusfoundation.org and follow along on our Facebook… [Read More]
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April 5, 2013 7:00 am
More than just the name of a plane that made history, The Spirit of Columbus is what distinguishes and inspires us today. From the arts to business, from restaurants to neighborhoods, from Sunday to game day, The Spirit of Columbus… [Read More]
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March 22, 2013 10:00 am
The Columbus Foundation is seeking nominations for The Spirit of Columbus Award, a new honor recognizing an individual who has exhibited an exemplary community spirit through their accomplishments. Do you know someone who exemplifies this spirit? Nominate them today! The winner will… [Read More]
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February 22, 2013 8:20 am
Flying in her 11-year-old Cessna airplane with “Spirit of Columbus” emblazoned on its side, Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world. More than just the name of a plane that made history, The Spirit of Columbus… [Read More]
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January 18, 2013 7:40 am
Large food pantries purchase the majority of their food, and even donated food isn’t free when you consider everything. Only a very small percentage comes from the cupboards of our homes. The supply of food from supermarkets has evaporated as… [Read More]
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January 4, 2013 8:00 am
In Ohio, 1,000 American-born children are forced into the sex trade each year. Do not be fooled into thinking this is like the movie Taken. Human trafficking is a $32 billion industry worldwide and is the largest growing criminal activity… [Read More]
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December 21, 2012 8:00 am
2012 has been an incredible Bicentennial year in so many ways. The amazing acts of our community have highlighted the smart and open nature of Columbus. It was a truly inspiring year in philanthropy as well. More than 28,000 people… [Read More]
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December 7, 2012 8:00 am
During this exciting Bicentennial year, Finding Time: ColumbusPublicArt2012 has been changing the look and experience of downtown Columbus. Chime compositions, a “breathing” building, a bus to the future, fantastic towers, a monumental drawing are among the works that continue to… [Read More]
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November 23, 2012 8:00 am
From care for others to economic development, the story of philanthropy in Ohio is movingly told by our residents from around the state. Watch now: Information about local nonprofits is available 24/7 through the Foundation’s online resource, PowerPhilanthropy, which is… [Read More]
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November 9, 2012 7:00 am
Tonight, world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz will discuss her work with friend and colleague Jann S. Wenner, the founder, publisher, and editor of Rolling Stone magazine, live in front of those smart and lucky enough to take a seat in Mershon… [Read More]
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October 26, 2012 9:00 am
Keepsake Theme Quilts (KTQ), a division of Deaf Initiatives, a nonprofit organization, employs deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students and adults to create quilts from the T-shirts of customers. The unemployment rate for persons with a sensory loss is around… [Read More]
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October 12, 2012 8:00 am
The world is coming to Columbus and every week we add more than 300 people to our community. It is the only city in Ohio where more people are moving in than moving out. This fact only scratches the surface… [Read More]
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September 28, 2012 9:55 am
“We live in a culture of display and distraction, and for any individual image to ascend into the American vernacular is something of a miracle. Over the past forty years, no artist has achieved this feat more consistently than Annie… [Read More]
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