Hinson Family Trust

The Hinson Family

Background

Charlie Hinson spent 30 years of his professional life guiding the growth of Limited Brands from eleven storefronts to over 5,000 by overseeing the construction and interior design. At home, Charlie and his wife, Charleen, spent these same years raising their six children and building their life in Columbus. Charlie, Charleen, and their children created the Hinson Family Trust in 2001 to assist with their own charitable contributions and involve the Hinson grandchildren in the process of giving back to the community.  Charlie shared this philanthropic experience with his family until his death in 2004; since then his family has acknowledged Charlie’s memory and community connections with several grants in his honor as well as increasing activities for Charlie’s grandchildren to begin their own understanding of what it means to give back to the community.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Hinson Family Trust is to provide financial support for organizations whose mission is to improve the quality of life and opportunity for men, women and children in the community.  The foundation will seek to support organizations that demonstrate measurable results and are financially sound.

The Hinson Family Trust will support those organizations that provide solutions for social problems and education/training to enable young people, men and women to be self-supporting, productive members of society.

Grantmaking

Grants from the foundation are board directed.

Board

Alan D. Hinson, chair; Lisa Purvis Hinson, vice chair; C. Charleen Hinson, secretary; Lori Hinson Rech, treasurer; Matt Habash; Janet E. Jackson; Timothy Rollins; Patrick Tiberi; and Abigail Wexner. Carol Hinson Wass is an Honorary Trustee.

Staff Contact

Interested in more information about the Hinson Family Trust? Contact Tami Durrence by e-mail or at 614/251-4000.