A new report released by the Sports & Society Program at the Aspen Institute shows a divide based upon race and income in youth sports experiences for some children in Central Ohio. 

Recently, we spoke with Patricia Mullins, a founding board member of the Isabelle Ridgway Foundation, about the life and legacy of Mrs. Ridgway, who established the Isabelle Ridgway Care Center for elderly Black residents of Columbus in 1912, and whose tireless efforts and dedication to her community live on through her namesake foundation today.

On March 19, 1964, Ohioan Jerrie Mock stepped into her single-engine Cessna, “Spirit of Columbus” at Port Columbus International Airport, and into history as the first woman to fly solo around the world. More than just the name of a plane that made history, The Spirit of Columbus is what distinguishes and inspires us today.

See Jerrie's Journey into history and learn more about The Spirit of Columbus!

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.