Press Release: March 5, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Carol Harmon, 614/738-2755 (mobile), 614/251-4000  x 113 (office) 

THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION OFFERS AN ADDITIONAL
$75,000 IN MATCHING DOLLARS FOR POWERPHILANTHROPY
MATCH DAY ON MARCH 6 
 

Columbus, OH (March 5, 2008)—Today The Columbus Foundation Governing Committee authorized an additional $75,000 in funds to be used for PowerPhilanthropy Match Day on March 6, bringing the total number of matching dollars available for gifts and grants by donors and the public to $250,000.

  • The Foundation will match credit card gifts to PowerPhilanthropy organizations at 50 cents to the dollar, up to $125,000.
  • The Foundation will match online grants suggestions from Columbus Foundation donor advised funds and supporting foundations to PowerPhilanthropy organizations dollar for dollar, up to $125,000.
  • The minimum contribution is $20 and the maximum donation permitted per individual or per fund is $1,000.
  • Donations are completed at the time of receipt. Donations are irrevocable, regardless of whether match funds are still available. The Columbus Foundation will post a message at www.columbusfoundation.org, when matching funds are exhausted.


PowerPhilanthropy was created by the Columbus Foundation to help donors build an understanding of the charitable causes most important to them and their community, and provide donors with the knowledge and resources needed to make effective giving decisions. PowerPhilanthropy also allows Foundation donors to contribute and manage their accounts safely and securely online, from anywhere at anytime.

About The Columbus Foundation

The Columbus Foundation is the trusted philanthropic advisor to nearly 1,600 individuals, families, and businesses, who have created unique funds to make a difference in the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible. Serving the region for 64 years, The Columbus Foundation is one of the ten largest community foundations in the United States today, with assets of over $1 billion. The Foundation's new online resource, PowerPhilanthropy, makes it possible for donors and the public to access valuable information about central Ohio nonprofits.

For more information visit www.columbusfoundation.org or call 614/251-4000.