The Columbus Foundation announced today that Kate Oliphint, Vice President of the Jack Hanna Team at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and of Jungle Jack Productions, is joining its staff as Director of Kind Columbus, effective December 29, 2020. Dr. Acton Amy will now spearhead Human:Kind, the overarching initiative encompassing both Kind Columbus and the Foundation’s “Flourishing” work.

In response to continued unemployment and economic challenges in central Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Columbus Foundation announced substantial grants to organizations helping stave off eviction, foreclosure, and hunger. IMPACT Community Action (IMPACT) received a $500,000 grant to provide housing and utility assistance to Franklin County residents. A $1 million investment was made to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective to support its comprehensive campaign priorities and build its operational capacity.

Hena Masood joins The Columbus Foundation as a new Community Research and Grants Management Officer.

The trustees of The Paul G. Duke Foundation are pleased to announce the election of Rayce T. Robinson as the Foundation’s fourth president.

Three Columbus Foundation grants target revitalization efforts in Weinland Park

The Allen Eiry Fund recently announced its grant funding for 2014—awarding 11 grants totaling $182,505 to organizations serving senior citizens in Seneca County.

The J. Floyd Dixon Memorial Fund of Community Foundations, Inc. has awarded 10 grants totaling $46,740 to organizations serving Jackson County.

Six local nonprofits recently received grants aimed at efforts to beautify our community through the Joseph A. Jeffrey Endowment Fund. Seven grants, totaling $78,000, were made possible thanks to the generous legacy of Columbus entrepreneur Joseph A. Jeffrey.

The Columbus Foundation announced officers and members of its Governing Committee for 2015. Elected to serve a seven-year term is Michael P. Glimcher, vice chairman and chief executive officer of WP GLIMCHER. C. Robert Kidder was elected chairman and Matthew D. Walter was elected vice chairman.

The Columbus Foundation today named local nonprofit organizations that received the highest total donations during the 2015 Big Give—Community Shelter Board and The Ohio State University Foundation.