The Columbus Foundation commits to helping create a community in which the well-being of all residents is valued and protected. We envision a community where every resident has the opportunity to flourish.
As educators, we know you are passionate about creating a kinder community—for your students, their families, and their neighborhoods. Your daily work is empowering the next generation to embrace kindness, nurture compassion, and be an agent for change. We are here to support you!
As a college student, Doug Probst thought it was fun to serve as a big brother with NCAA Volunteers for Youth. It wasn’t until years later, however, that his little brother caught up with him and told him how much the experience had meant.
The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio continues to be a force for change—awarding grants, hosting events, providing research and tools, and giving a voice to women and girls through advocacy efforts. The Columbus Foundation is proud to honor these founders with The Harrison M. Sayre Award, as they paved a way for thousands of others to learn, grow, and lead.
The Big Give, The Columbus Foundation’s signature community giving event, was held on October 10–11 to support area nonprofits. The 26-hour online event leveraged an incredible $18,003,826 to support 906 central Ohio nonprofits.
The Columbus Foundation is proud to honor Joe and Linda Chlapaty with the Harrison M. Sayre Award for their ongoing service to our community and beyond.
For her creation of this valuable fund, inspiring as it was in its imagination and hopefulness during one of the darkest days in United States history, and for the kind and generous spirit that Shirley brings to everyone around her, we honor the Lewisporte Area Flight 15 Scholarship Fund and its leading advisor and advocate, Shirley Brooks-Jones, as the inaugural winner of the Acorn Award.
A passionate advocate for enriching lives through education, Catherine Willis’ love for our community radiates through her enduring service to it. The Columbus Foundation is proud to honor Catherine's extraordinary service by presenting her with the 2020 Harrison M. Sayre Award.