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NEW FUND PORTAL IS LIVE!

Fund contacts should have received an email on Wednesday, April 17, from The Columbus Foundation—from the domain no-reply@fcsuite.com—with instructions on how to set up access to your account. Please check your spam or junk email folder if you did not receive an email.

If you have any questions or need assistance accessing your new Fund Portal, please contact your Donor Services Advisor or email us at donorservices@columbusfoundation.org.

Browse resources, including step-by-step guides to help you set up access and navigate the new Fund Portal here.

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Investing in Our Community

The Columbus Foundation invests in a broad range of nonprofit organizations working to strengthen and improve our community. We invite you to join us in supporting organizations that continue to advance the Columbus region.

 

Together, we can work towards transformative change that truly allows our full community to flourish.

CURRENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Columbus Foundation supports capital projects designed to improve the delivery, quality, and efficiency of nonprofit programs and services in Franklin County. Through this funding category, The Columbus Foundation solicits, reviews, and funds capital grants in support of established and effective local nonprofit organizations.

 

In 2022, requests for capital needs exceeded available funding four times over. With generous and thoughtful investment from donors like you, vital organizations and initiatives can find success that will transform our community.

 

To learn more about any of the investment opportunities listed below, please contact your Donor Services Advisor.

 

Adaptive Sports Connection: to build an Adventure and Wellness Lodge for activities, support groups, training, and social enterprise to serve veterans, children, and adults with disabilities.

 

Central Community House of Columbus Inc.: to round out a multi-year renovation project of the historic Bryden Road location that houses senior, arts, and entrepreneurship programming; and community events.

 

Columbus Humane: to open the Columbus Humane Essential Care Center, which will provide subsidized veterinary care, pet food and supplies, and a diverse, well-trained veterinary workforce on the south side of Columbus.

 

Columbus Speech and Hearing Center: to replace 10-year-old equipment through the purchase of 37 new computers for employees, two new servers, and all necessary hardware and equipment.

 

Community Housing Network, Inc. (CHN): to update multipurpose spaces at CHN supportive housing sites to create a more versatile, safe, and appealing environment so people with disabilities and other special needs are stable, connected, and thriving.

 

Lower Lights Ministries: to respond to the child care crisis by turning a decaying building into a quality child care facility, promoting education and leadership development, offering supportive services for low-income families, and providing equitable access to career opportunities.

 

Neighborhood Services, Inc. (NSI): to renovate, reorganize, and remodel the NSI Food Pantry.

 

PrimaryOne Health: to launch a new community health center at 1755 Alum Creek Road that will provide primary care, behavioral health, pediatrics and women’s health, dental, and vision clinics for communities that are underserved.

 

Star House: to support crucial updates and renovations to Star House's drop-in center—central Ohio's only drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness, ages 14-24.

WE'RE HERE TO HELP

Our Donor Services team is experienced, knowledgeable, and focused on the goals of your giving while honoring donor intent. We share a passion to help your generosity do the most good. Because that’s what truly matters.

Angela G. Parsons, JD, CAP®
Vice President – Donor Services
J. Bradley Britton, JD, LLM
Director of Planned Giving and General Counsel
Jeff Byars, CAP®
Associate Director for Donor Services
Carrie Klus, CAP®
Senior Advisor for Donor Services
Chris Donovan, JD, CFRE, CAP®
Associate Director for Donor Services
Lisa M. Jolley, JD, CAP®, AEP®
Senior Director for Donor Services
Lisa Lynch, CAP®
Associate Director for Donor Services
Steven Moore
Chief of Staff
Hilary Stone, MBA, CAP®
Senior Advisor for Donor Services
Alicia Szempruch, MPA, CAP®
Associate Director for Scholarships
Tess Tannehill, JD, CAP®
Senior Advisor and Associate General Counsel