The Columbus Foundation’s Governing Committee has approved more than $1.8 million in grants to arts and culture organizations in central Ohio.

In response to a marked increase in need and potential decrease in shelter capacity for those experiencing housing instability in central Ohio, the Governing Committee of The Columbus Foundation approved a special emergency grant of $2 million from its reserves to Community Shelter Board (CSB).

The Columbus Foundation presented Bobby Floyd with The Spirit of Columbus® Award, recognizing his artistic achievement and impact on central Ohio’s cultural life.

The Columbus Youth Foundation (CYF), a Supporting Foundation of The Columbus Foundation, recognized 94 Columbus City Schools (CCS) students through the Best All-Around Student Awards, celebrating students’ academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, service to community, and leadership during the 2025-2026 school year. 

The Columbus Foundation announced that The Big Table® will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Launched in 2016, The Big Table is an annual day of community-wide conversation designed to inspire authentic human connection and civic engagement. Registration opens on Thursday, August 13.

Meet The Columbus Foundation’s 2026 Summer Fellows, 11 emerging leaders gaining hands-on experience with nonprofits across Franklin County.

At the annual Celebration of Philanthropy events, The Columbus Foundation recognized the 2026 honorees of The Harrison M. Sayre Award, Huntington National Bank, and The Columbus Foundation Award, Columbus Early Learning Centers, and announced a record $477.4 million in grants.

The Columbus Foundation presented Thomas A. Orchard with the inaugural Richard H. Oman Partner in Philanthropy Award in recognition of his commitment to clients, community, and philanthropy.

Join The Big Table® on September 25, 2024, a day of community building and conversation in support of a kind, connected central Ohio.

At this year's Celebration of Philanthropy, The Columbus Foundation announced a historic commitment to the community through the establishment of a more than $55 million endowed scholarship fund.