Nonprofit Endowment Donor Stories

Columbus Zoological Park Association

More than 200 nonprofits in central Ohio, including the Columbus Zoological Park Association, have taken an extra step toward protecting their financial health by establishing an endowment fund through The Columbus Foundation. An endowment is to a nonprofit what a retirement plan is to an individual—it symbolizes resources set aside for the future. Planning now for the unexpected is critical to the success of any organization. Some of the other reasons nonprofits cite for creating an endowment include that it:

Indicates financial stability
Evidences fiscal responsibility
Creates sustainable income source
Strengthens base programs and services
Offers a channel for planned gifts
Signifies confidence for donors

The Columbus Foundation serves as a trusted philanthropic advisor to more than 200 nonprofits to support and enhance their services and programs through our endowment-building program. For each nonprofit, we customize our services towards its needs and capacities.

To learn more, contact a member of our Donor Services team at 614/251-4000 or by e-mail. Or, if you are interested in becoming a donor, please complete this brief Become a Donor form and a Donor Services officer will respond within the next business day.