The Columbus Foundation announced its grantmaking totals for 2024 and the 2025 honorees of The Harrison M. Sayre Award and The Columbus Foundation Award during the organization’s annual Celebration of Philanthropy event.

The Columbus Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 Summer Fellows and nonprofit host sites.

The Columbus Foundation today announced David Harrison, PhD, President of Columbus State Community College, as the 2025 honoree of The Spirit of Columbus® Award. Created in 2013 in honor of Jerrie Mock, the first woman to fly around the world solo, the award celebrates those in our community who exhibit bravery, determination, and boldness through their actions.

The Big Table®, an annual community-wide day of conversations designed to inspire civic engagement and connection, will take place on Tuesday, October 21.

A world-renowned visual artist, a legendary jazz musician, a pioneering tech entrepreneur, and a trailblazing professional football player were all recognized as Columbus’ True Originals.

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.

The Trustees of The Paul G. Duke Foundation are pleased to announce grants totaling over $155,000 to benefit residents of the Miami County area.

Explore Benchmarking Central Ohio 2024, the latest in a series of community benchmarking reports commissioned by The Columbus Foundation, starting in 2007. This in-depth report assesses five vital areas—population, economy, personal prosperity, lifelong learning, and community well-being—offering valuable insights to empower civic, nonprofit, and business leaders with data to drive positive change. Together we can create responsive and sustainable solutions to the complex challenges facing our region.

The Columbus Foundation unveils all-time high grantmaking figures for 2022, totaling $328.3 million, and honors philanthropic champions with the 2023 Harrison M. Sayre, Columbus Foundation, and Acorn Awards at the annual Celebration of Philanthropy.