Matthew Curtis Roach was a student at West Liberty-Salem High School who unexpectedly passed away his senior year in 2022. As a way of remembering Matt, his family wanted to carry his legacy of always willing to be a blessing to someone who needs assistance.

The Giving Store: Introducing the region’s one-stop shop for easy, effective giving—from donating to nonprofits in an expanded 10-county region and learning about community needs to helping others who are experiencing an unforeseen setback.

Kindness in full bloom as The Columbus Foundation shared results of a remarkable 2016, presented its 2017 Philanthropic Awards, and announced something BIG is coming October 10!

The Columbus Foundation’s position as the eighth-largest community foundation in the country was assured in 2017, as the assets of the organization grew to $2.27 billion on the strength of gifts and impressive investment returns of nearly 20 percent. Donors and friends learned the news during the Foundation’s annual Celebration of Philanthropy event, which recognizes generous community members and the outstanding nonprofit organization of the year.

On December 29, residents of central Ohio will receive a big “thank you” from The Columbus Foundation for helping to build a strong and connected community over the past 75 years.

The Columbus Foundation announced today that The Big Give, its signature online giving rally, is back for the first time since 2017.

The Columbus Foundation announced today that Bath & Body Works, an LBrands company, is donating 500,000 bottles of its liquid soaps to the City through The Columbus Foundation to help equip local nonprofits and first responders assisting others during this community crisis.

The Columbus Foundation today announced its largest-ever investment in the central Ohio arts sector granting $1,573,427 to 66 arts organizations, including seven new organizations, to support some of the community’s most treasured cultural institutions.

Dr. Amy Acton, former Director of the Department of Health for the State of Ohio, is joining The Columbus Foundation as Director of Kind Columbus, effective September 1, 2020.