Mark DeBellis wants to see his employees succeed—not just now, but later in life. He stresses the importance of looking to the future, and it’s rubbing off on his 80 employees. His Gahanna-based company, Suburban Steel Supply, has a 100 percent participation in the company’s 401K, and he regularly provides resources on financial literacy.

Willie and Katie Grové met in South Africa. After marrying, moving back to the United States, and starting a family, they believed that philanthropy would play a big part of their next chapter. Now, their goal is to grow the family fund so their children will be able support their own charitable interests in the future.

For decades, I Am Boundless (formerly Franklin County Residential Services) has been championing innovative programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). So, it is no wonder its newest effort—a healthcare center dedicated to providing quality care for people with I/DD, their families, and the greater community—is a first of its kind in Ohio.

In 2021, The Columbus Foundation awarded two grants totaling $80,000 to MAG to help support the restoration and repair of the theatre.

Discover how The Columbus Foundation goes beyond traditional grantmaking, low-interest, flexible loans as a catalyst for community betterment. Explore examples such as the revitalized Columbus College of Art & Design's Welcome Center and Weinland Park's Grant Commons, showcasing how philanthropy can generate both social impact and financial returns.

As our community grows at this rapid pace, it is critical to have accurate data about our neighborhoods to know where we are and where we're going. Community Research and Grants Management Officer Matt Martin explains the impact that the census will have on the community and why it's crucial to have an accurate count.

Columbus' LGBTQIA+ community is filled with leaders striving to connect the community in ways that promote belonging for everyone. In a photo series for this month’s At the Table, Erin Upchurch, Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Youth Center, highlights emerging leaders in Columbus’ LGBTQIA+ community.

In March, The Columbus Foundation announced the 5 Nonprofits to Watch in 2024, a group of dynamic nonprofits working to strengthen and improve the community. Among these organizations is the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICCO). Established in 1975, NAICCO is devoted to preserving and restoring balance in the lives of Native Americans through traditional, cultural, educational, family, community, and wellness-driven initiatives. The organization serves as a critical presence in the lives of Native American individuals and families, promoting cultural preservation and restoration, social development, and economic development and sustainability.

Charitable giving is an important element of financial and legal planning, but successfully navigating charitable conversations with clients can often be harder than we think. In this issue of Charitable Insights, we explore the charitable conversation disconnect between advisors and clients, along with techniques to better navigate such discussions.