In response to continued unemployment and economic challenges in central Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Columbus Foundation announced $1.5 million in grants to IMPACT Community Action (IMPACT) and Mid-Ohio Food Collective—organizations addressing eviction, foreclosure, and hunger in the community.

The Foundation welcomes Marchelle E. Moore, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Encova Mutual Insurance Group, and Matthew A. Scantland, Principal at Twofold Ventures and co-founder and former CEO of CoverMyMeds, as the newest members to serve on the Foundation's Governing Committee; and celebrates Nancy Kramer, a member of the Committee since 2014, who was elected to serve a one-year term as Chairperson.

For many in our community, a single financial hardship can set into motion a series of events that can create negative long-term consequences. The Gifts of Kindness Fund provides an immediate financial boost to prevent one difficult moment from limiting a lifetime of opportunities. Learn more about this fund and donate to the Gifts of Kindness Fund on Giving Tuesday, December 1, to see your dollars doubled!

Our Annual Report captures community initiatives, donor stories, the year by the numbers and more—all made possible by our generous donors!

During the annual Celebration of Philanthropy event, The Columbus Foundation announced unprecedented investments in four key, strategic areas over the next 18 months.

The Columbus Foundation will support efforts to address the racial equity wealth gap, support the Emergency Response Fund, bridge the Digital Divide, and to preserve the arts.