GIFTHEALTH'S THE GIFT FUND

 

When the unexpected happens, we’re here to help. Gifthealth is partnering with The Columbus Foundation and the Gifts of Kindness LLC to create The Gift Fund. The program provides grants for food, shelter and other basic needs to employees of Gifthealth experiencing financial hardship due to an unexpected qualified event.

 

 Who is eligible for assistance?

 

Active Gifthealth employees are eligible to apply. Requested expenses must be the result of an event that has occurred after the employee's hire date as well as after the program start date of July 27, 2026. The maximum grant amount is $2,000 in a rolling 12 month period and Gifthealth employees are eligible to apply multiple times per rolling 12 months but may not receive more than $2,000 total during that period of time. In the event of an employee's death, the maximum grant to the employee's family is $4,000.

 

Per the guidelines, all of your documents must include your name and/or address. Documents provided without your name and/or address will not be considered as part of your applications and may effect the approved grant amount. Please do not provide any documentation with personal information such as your social security number, driver's license information, bank/credit card account numbers or user ID/passwords. Please redact or remove this information before sending the document.

 

For more detailed information on eligibility, please refer to the following guidelines:

 

 

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

 

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This fund will provide grants of up to $2,000 ($4,000 for death of employee) for food, shelter, and other basic needs to associates experiencing financial hardship due to an unexpected qualified event.

 

To apply for assistance today:

1. To begin the application process:

   • Start an online application.
     You will complete your registration and employment eligibility form first. Once employment has been verified, you will receive an email to complete your application & provide documentation. This process can take up to 2 business days.
     
     
   • All emails from our application portal will come from "The Columbus Foundation and Affiliated Organizations" (administrator@grantinterface.com). Please check your junk or spam folders regularly. Do not email this address directly. Email thegiftfund@columbusfoundation.org with all questions.

 

The Columbus Foundation is partnering with PNC Bank to provide several options to receive your grant. You will be asked to opt-in to electronic payment in the application. You will provide payment information once your application has been approved. 

 

• Zelle®: Payments using the applicant’s email address or U.S. mobile number.
  Must be signed up for Zelle prior to accepting payment
  
  
• Direct Deposit: Payment sent via RTP® or ACH; applicant enters routing and account number
  
  
• Paypal/Venmo: Payment sent to account; must be signed up to Paypal/Venmo prior to accepting payment

 

You will receive an email notifying you of your payment options from thepaychoice@pnc.com where you will have 5 days to act. If you do not interact with the email, your payment will be processed in the form of a check and sent by regular mail with the U.S. Postal Service. Please be prepared to provide bank account information for quick and efficient payment.

 

Questions about the application process? Email thegiftfund@columbusfoundation.org or call 614-545-3260.