As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the importance of not only paying tribute to the achievements and contributions of individuals who helped shape our country but also acknowledging the efforts underway to capture local Black history and bring it to life for generations to come. Here we take a brief look at the incredible history of Poindexter Village, one of the nation's first housing projects, and the efforts by the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Center to ensure the history and legacy of its residents are remembered.

Tracking community trends offers a host of benefits, and can help us to break through stereotypes and distinguish between fact and fable.

For 80 years, The Columbus Foundation has worked with passionate individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to help them achieve their charitable giving goals through the most effective philanthropy possible. One vehicle through which donors are helping to strengthen and improve our community is Field of Interest Funds.

As tax season draws to a close, we're reminded of the benefits of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) that offer ease and flexibility for donors to maximize their impact and eliminate donation-tracking stress by streamlining their charitable contributions through one giving vehicle.

Congress first enacted this technique, officially called a “qualified charitable distribution,” in 2006, and made the technique permanent in 2015. It can make charitable giving from IRAs exceedingly easy, which is generally not the case for giving from retirement plans during a donor’s lifetime.

Join us in celebrating World Kindness Day with 10 Days of Kindness! Discover daily acts of kindness, engage with our community, and help us build a kinder world. Spread positivity and make a difference November 13-22.

In the spirit of celebration, The Columbus Foundation’s philanthropy awards honor incredible legacies of generosity and innovation in our community. These awards lift up the generosity of donors, recognize the great work of a high-performing nonprofit organization, and shine a spotlight on a Columbus Foundation fund making a difference a half a world away.

As playful dogs romp and wrestle in the field behind the Delaware County Dog Shelter, it’s hard to imagine a time when they were emaciated, sick, and in some cases, clinging to life. Thanks to a generous Columbus Foundation donor, today they are healthy and thriving in their forever homes. The John E. Peyton Family Foundation provides critical funding to support animal care organizations serving Delaware County.

Create a fund for specific causes or nonprofits that are close to your heart. Field of Interest Funds allow you to focus your charitable giving toward an area of interest, while our expertise determines the most effective organizations completing the best work.

Joanna M. Pinkerton and the entire COTA team named the 2022 Spirit of Columbus Award honorees for going above and beyond to show steadfastness, courage, and resolve by putting others first during unquestionably historic times—demonstrating the Spirit of Columbus remains alive and well in Columbus.