We all respond to crises differently. Some people buy the extra large bag of M&M’s. Others clean out their closets. Still others reflect on their life and their purpose. These days, many of us are doing all three. If you’ve noticed an increase in clients interested in legacy planning, the COVID-19 pandemic might be the reason.

Our Mission: To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents.

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This year, the Center for HumanKindness at The Columbus Foundation entered a collaborative partnership with Dr. Cheavens’ Mood and Personality Studies Lab at The Ohio State University to continue growing the body of research on kindness and its effects on individual and collective well-being.

No matter what your cause, we offer fund options designed to help you meet your charitable giving goals.

Create a fund for specific causes or nonprofits that are close to your heart. Field of Interest Funds allow you to focus your charitable giving toward an area of interest, while our expertise determines the most effective organizations completing the best work.

The Columbus Foundation is transitioning to a new technology platform designed to further strengthen our provision of service, community information, and financial reporting to you. As part of that transition, we’ve created a guide and other resources to help those who manage funds navigate the Fund Portal.