The Columbus Foundation’s Governing Committee announced grants totaling $1,265,119 to support central Ohio arts and cultural organizations. The grants, approved on May 20, will provide funding for 50 organizations. These nonprofits, both large and small, offer a wealth of arts and cultural opportunities throughout the community.

The Arts Innovation Fund of The Columbus Foundation has awarded a Columbus Performing Arts Prize to support the next amazing collaboration between Columbus’ flagship performing arts organizations. BalletMet, the Columbus Symphony, and Opera Columbus will reunite for Twisted 2, the highly anticipated sequel to 2014’s smash hit, Twisted.

As the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County took new steps this week to fight the still-raging opiate crisis, the Columbus Foundation added support by announcing a first-of-its kind community fundraising effort to aid in the battle.

COLUMBUS, OH (March 20, 2017)—The Columbus Foundation today announced its 5 Nonprofits to Watch, recognizing innovative central Ohio organizations poised for an exceptional year of growth and progress. Each recipient awardee received a $5,000 grant.

Columbus, OH (April 5, 2017)—The John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund/Guernsey County Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2017 program. The application deadline is Friday, May 26, 2017.

COLUMBUS, OH (April 10, 2017)—On May 17, The Columbus Foundation will catalyze thousands of central Ohio residents to connect, talk, listen, learn, and be inspired at The Big Table.

More than $250 million has poured into Weinland Park over two decades from Ohio State University, the City of Columbus and other public and private entities – almost $10 million per square block in the long-distressed neighborhood north of Italian Village.

The Columbus Foundation’s Governing Committee recently approved more than $1.4 million in grants to support 53 arts organizations serving central Ohio. Grants were also awarded to recognize Smart Columbus and ColumbusNext, which will benefit our community as we look to the future.

The Columbus Foundation today announced Frederic Bertley, PhD, President and CEO of the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), as the 2023 honoree of The Spirit of Columbus Award.

The Big Table® is back on Wednesday, October 11 and registration is now open for individuals and organizations to take part in the conversation.