Inspired in part by their determined mom, Brian Yeager and his sister, Michelle Yeager-Thornton, have set out to create a new way to build community—one apartment and family at a time. In 2014, they established the Champion Cares Foundation, a Donor Advised Fund at the Foundation. Through their fund, they regularly support organizations that focus on children and basic needs.

In recognition of their incredible generosity and contributions to the central Ohio region, Larry and Donna James have been selected as the 2022 honorees of The Harrison M. Sayre Award.

The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio opened in February 2010 and its mission, then and now, is to increase access to prescription medications for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured Franklin County residents. We sat down with R. Taylor Reed, PharmD, Executive Director of the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio, to find out more about the growth and changes the organization has seen in recent years.

In 2019, The Columbus Foundation launched its work around well-being focused on finding ways to help community members reach their full potential, live well, and experience a sense of meaning and purpose.

In the mid-1990s, a group of individuals saw an opportunity to support and respond to GLBT issues to meet the future needs of our central Ohio community.

Paul G. Duke was a remarkable businessman and philanthropist. He evolved his Miami County-based Duke Garden Centers into a national lawn and garden service, Chem-Lawn. Mr. Duke founded The Paul G. Duke Foundation, a Supporting Foundation, in 1983. F or more than 30 years, his daughter, Patricia Duke Robinson, has carried on her father’s legacy, serving as a respected leader of the foundation and valued community champion.

Residents of the Short North since 1986, Jack and Zoe Johnstone have seen the revitalization of the neighborhood firsthand—and have proudly been involved in many of the efforts to capitalize on its charm. Music is a passion for both Jack and Zoe. Zoe is an accomplished pianist, and Jack grew up playing violin and classical guitar. Over the years, through two funds at The Columbus Foundation, the John G. and Zoe Johnstone Fund and the Johnstone Fund for New Music, the couple has supported local nonprofits and created opportunities to introduce the public to new music at venues like Short North Stage.

As playful dogs romp and wrestle in the field behind the Delaware County Dog Shelter, it’s hard to imagine a time when they were emaciated, sick, and in some cases, clinging to life. Thanks to a generous Columbus Foundation donor, today they are healthy and thriving in their forever homes. The John E. Peyton Family Foundation provides critical funding to support animal care organizations serving Delaware County.

Community needs and strategy are at the heart of the Central Benefits Health Care Foundation (CBHCF). But at the end of the day, it’s all about providing the opportunity for healthy kids to become healthy adults.

All roads lead back to people. This mantra is one that Big Lots President and CEO David Campisi passionately reiterates. It’s also at the heart of the company’s vision to move its corporate philanthropy program from transactional to transformative.