You Belong at The Big Table®
Join The Big Table® on Tuesday, September 29, for a community-wide day of conversation and connection. Register to host your own table or join a conversation near you.
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2026 Spirit of Columbus Award honoree!
A beloved figure of Columbus jazz, Bobby Floyd received The Spirit of Columbus® Award in recognition of a lifetime of artistry, determination, and inspiration that has enriched the cultural life of central Ohio.
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Read Our Newsletter: NEXUS!
From hands-on learning opportunities for young students to stories of generosity, nonprofit innovation, and civic connection, the latest issue of NEXUS shares how people and organizations across central Ohio are working together to strengthen our community.
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See Generosity in Action
Discover how generosity comes to life across our community through donor stories, nonprofit partnerships, and transformative initiatives.
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Support the Causes You Care About!
Search by name or browse by category to find more than 1,200 area nonprofit organizations to support.
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Spirit of the Day
Meet the people behind 2nd & 7, an organization helping children discover the joy of reading while empowering student athletes.
When a child learns to love reading, the impact extends far beyond the pages of a book—it opens doors to learning, confidence, and lifelong opportunities. Meet the people behind 2nd & 7, an organization helping children discover the joy of reading while empowering student athletes to serve as leaders in their communities.
WE LOVE OUR
SMART + OPEN
COMMUNITY!
SMART + OPEN
COMMUNITY!
Philanthropy Awards
Meet the 2026 honorees recognized for strengthening our community through visionary leadership, collaboration, and care.
Meet the 2026 honorees recognized for strengthening our community through visionary leadership, collaboration, and care.
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Community
Through a survey, Big Table participants shared their ideas, stories, and feedback. Here is a snapshot of what they said!
The 2025 Big Table Report
Your participation was crucial to making The Big Table on October 21, 2025, an inspiring day of kindness and conversation. Thank you for playing a role in creating a strong, connected community where everyone is valued. Read highlights of participant survey responses, the topics we talked about, and what we are learning together in The Big Table Report.
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Junior Achievement is helping students explore future careers, build financial skills, and gain confidence for what’s ahead.
Through hands-on learning, Junior Achievement of Central Ohio is helping students explore career possibilities, build real-world financial skills, and gain the confidence to take their next steps.
Special Initiatives
The Columbus Foundation has diverted 18,500+ pounds of waste from landfills through on-site compost collection.
Since 2022, The Columbus Foundation has partnered with Compost Clubhouse to offer on-site compost collection for staff and guests, diverting more than 18,500 pounds of waste from landfills and turning everyday scraps into meaningful environmental impact.
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Grants
For 50 years, Columbus Metropolitan Club has sparked conversations that inform, inspire, and connect central Ohio.
For 50 years, Columbus Metropolitan Club has created space for thoughtful conversation, civic dialogue, and meaningful connection, bringing people together to explore the ideas shaping central Ohio’s future.
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Donor and Fund Philanthropy
For the Durhams, giving is an expression of gratitude, joy, and connection that supports the community they love.
For the Durhams, giving is an expression of gratitude, joy, and connection. Learn how their philanthropy is helping support the community they love.
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Community
Explore how Ribbit! is helping curious minds discover science and nature in their own backyards.
Learning to appreciate the natural world can begin anytime, at any age. Explore how Ribbit!, a free Columbus children’s magazine, is helping curious minds discover science and nature in their own backyards.
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Community
A small act of kindness can have a big impact. Help local individuals and families overcome hardship through the Gifts of Kindness Fund.
A small act of kindness can have a big impact. Help local individuals and families overcome unexpected hardships by supporting the Gifts of Kindness Fund.
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