Our Governing Committee consists of nine volunteers dedicated to stewardship for The Columbus Foundation and its charitable activities. These civic leaders, chosen for their knowledge of the community’s needs, were appointed to seven-year terms. Over the past seven decades, more than 40 community leaders have served as members of the Foundation’s Governing Committee.

In response to a marked increase in need and potential decrease in shelter capacity for those experiencing housing instability in central Ohio, the Governing Committee of The Columbus Foundation approved a special emergency grant of $2 million from its reserves to Community Shelter Board (CSB).

The Big Table®, a day of community-building through conversation, will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Join the Center for HumanKindness for daily opportunities to engage with kindness in our lives and our community from November 13 – 17, 2025.  

The 2025 Columbus’ True Originals honorees represent giants in their respective areas that bring honor to our community.