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Columbus, OH (March 8, 2012)—The Governing Committee of The Columbus Foundation awarded 23 competitive grants totaling $179,025 to 20 central Ohio nonprofit organizations though its Giving Strength program. The grants were recently approved by the Committee. The following nonprofit organizations … Continue reading
Columbus, Ohio (March 1, 2012)—Central Ohio community gardeners are getting ready for spring thanks to support from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Gardens Fund of The Columbus Foundation. Sixteen grants totaling $24,400 have been awarded from the fund; the Company … Continue reading
Innovative nonprofits share Bicentennial Leadership Award totaling $300,000 COLUMBUS, OH (February 14, 2012)—On February 14, the official date of Columbus’ Bicentennial, The Columbus Foundation’s Governing Committee announced two grants to benefit the people of Columbus and the state of Ohio. … Continue reading
Columbus, OH (February 2, 2012)—The B.A. Seitz Fund has awarded 12 grants totaling $19,500 to organizations serving Seneca County. Award recipients Camp Fire USA Northwest Ohio Council—to support programs for at-risk children. Christian Counseling Center—to support counseling services for youth. … Continue reading
Columbus, OH (January 30 , 2012)—The Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund has awarded 13 grants totaling $96,703 to organizations serving Chillicothe and Ross County. Award recipients Adena Mansion and Gardens Society—$5,000 to support the War of 1812 Bicentennial … Continue reading