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Better Together

PURPOSE Support for Local Matters will provide kitchen starter kits for program graduates.

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PURPOSE Support for Columbus Fashion Alliance (CFA) will help purchase a 15-passenger van to move the future of fashion forward.

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From Rescue to Release

PURPOSE Support for Ohio Wildlife Center will help their wildlife hospital continue to treat injured animals in central Ohio.

News & Reports

The Columbus Foundation Announces $750,000 In Grants To Support Local Nonprofits Addressing Healthcare Access And Delivery

The Columbus Foundation’s Governing Committee approved $750,000 in grants to support 12 local nonprofit organizations serving under- and uninsured medically vulnerable populations.

The Big Give 2017: Bigger and Better Than Ever

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.

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Play Their Way

PURPOSE Support for Bridgeway Academy will help purchase an accessible swing for the playground.

A Community of Service

Since 2012, Besa has been dedicated to connecting people to community service in Columbus. It collaborates with local nonprofits to help spread awareness of ongoing volunteer opportunities, as well as to help find volunteers to support specific service projects. In 2024, Besa partnered with 185 nonprofits and, since its founding, the organization has recruited more than 100,000 volunteers to support 13,000 service projects.

News & Reports

The Columbus Foundation Selects 11 Students to Participate in the 2026 Summer Fellowship Program

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

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Sowing to Harvest Community Empowerment

PURPOSE Support for the Growing and Growth Collective will help develop model community gardens in central Ohio.

Fund

Cultivating Success Fund - 4077

PURPOSE The Cultivating Success Fund is committed to providing grants to nonprofits that focus on strong support structures for families and individuals, allowing them to learn, grow, and cultivate success.

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