Rigorous. Mission-driven. Joyful. Those are three words Andrew (Andy) Boy uses to describe United Schools Network (USN), a series of thriving charter schools he founded that are combining academic excellence with integrity to position central Ohio students for success.

Former NFL coach Gelindo "Lindy" Infante's legacy lives on through the Lindy Infante Foundation, which gives all children access to youth sports. Learn how the Lindy Infante Foundation partners with nonprofits, promotes inclusivity in sports, and empowers kids to succeed.

On October 24, DFYF celebrated the grand opening of the new Crittenton Community Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In partnership with more than 20 nonprofits, the new center will offer services that address food insecurity, housing stability, workforce development, education, legal aid, mental health, support for seniors, youth programming, and more.

Thanks to unwavering support from the community, ADAMH is building the Franklin County Crisis Care Center, opening spring 2025, to provide person-centered mental health and addiction support with a full range of services for those in crisis.

The Columbus Foundation has invested in the neighborhood through numerous grants that support the arts, youth services, workforce development, housing, social connection, and more. This whole-neighborhood approach is designed to expand opportunity and improve the quality of life among individuals and families living on the Near East Side.

As the creator of one of the first online giving days in 2008, The Columbus Foundation has seen impressive growth in online giving as well as the rise of community (and even global!) giving days in the past 10 years.

Dr. Mark Lomax II, discusses how his work as an artist intersects with his work as a community research and grants management officer at The Columbus Foundation.

The Big Table is a day-long event where community-led conversations take place across central Ohio. This year, The Big Table happens on Wednesday, August 28.

Donor Advised Funds are enormously popular charitable giving vehicles—known for their ease and flexibility. Through a Donor Advised Fund, individuals can make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time. Many donors have established Donor Advised Funds at The Columbus Foundation to streamline their giving and maximize their impact.