#MoreGenerous Do More. Give More. Be More.
SPE CI A L C OM M U N I T Y R E P ORT FOR C OLU M BUS MON T H LY R E A DE R S
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A Message to the Community
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Philanthropy Award Winners
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Featured Donor Stories and Initiatives
38 2017 Financial Highlights 40 How to Get Involved 42 Center for Corporate Philanthropy 44 2018 Governing Committee
SPE CI A L C OM M U N I T Y R E P ORT FOR C OLU M BUS MON T H LY R E A DE R S
The Columbus Foundation is committed to helping you help others. It’s what we do. It’s what we’ve done for the past 75 years, since, in the midst of the turmoil and strife of WWII, a group of brave and committed citizens from our community gathered together to say “yes, we can, and, yes, we will do more to help each other.” Since our founding in 1943, our mission has been to help you realize your charitable potential: to help you help others in the most effective way possible. It’s our passion, and it’s what we will continue to do for the next 75 years, with Columbus and for Columbus. Together, we will realize our full potential to do more for others, to give more of ourselves, and to be #MoreGenerous.
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A Message to the Community Picture yourself in Columbus in 1943, our soldiers bravely fighting—many sacrificing their lives—for freedom as WWII raged in the Atlantic and in the Pacific, and as our economy suffered the lingering effects of the Great Depression. It would have been understandable if you were to hunker down and focus on self-preservation. Thankfully, a small group chose a different path, one that has made a remarkable and indelible difference in our community over the years— and is poised to do even more in the decades ahead. Yes, at that time in 1943, there was a group of folks who refused, however bleak and worrisome the news of each day, however remote the prospect of better days ahead, to think small or selfishly. Instead, they
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came together often around local leader Harrison Sayre’s dining room table 75 years ago to think about what they could do to lift up the lives of people in our community who most needed help, and to encourage and celebrate generosity. From those worst of times was built one of the most enduring of vital community assets, The Columbus Foundation, founded 75 years ago at the end of this year. Which brings us to the present. We owe you a report on our progress, which is what is contained in this report to our community. We are proud to announce that in 2017, the Foundation and its donors set records in their support of central Ohio. Grants paid reached a remarkable all-time high of $213
million to benefit more than 3,900 nonprofits and the hundreds of thousands of individuals they serve. Since our founding, the Foundation has awarded $2.27 billion in grants to a wide range of causes, including social services, the arts, health, education, and more. Gifts made to new and existing funds and Supporting Foundations in 2017 totaled $205.3 million— the fourth highest amount of gifts received in our history. As of December 31, 2017, the assets of the Foundation stood at $2.27 billion, held in 2,587 charitable funds and 30 Supporting Foundations. In this report, you’ll see stories of our work with nonprofit partners and donors who offer innovative, promising ideas to make an impact
FROM LEFT: Matthew D. Walter,
Chairman, and Douglas F. Kridler, President and CEO.
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in our often-changing environment. You’ll see an example of how companies in our community are stepping up to provide assistance to their employees during times of need. You will also see generosity in action in compelling and nationally best-of-breed ways. By giving, participating in kindness initiatives, and engaging with others through conversations, you are helping us build a vibrant, flourishing region. From supporting The Big Give, the Foundation’s online giving rally that leveraged a record $18 million for 906 nonprofits in just 26 hours, to facilitating and encouraging community conversations at The Big Table, a day when more than 5,000 people came together to strengthen and
connect central Ohio through dialogue, the generosity of central Ohioans once again demonstrated a collective commitment to creating a better tomorrow. The Foundation matches your commitment and strives to make community knowledge accessible for residents and visitors alike. Better Together is the Foundation’s new crowdfunding platform in The Giving Store that rallies our community to fulfill critical needs of local nonprofits. We thank our exceptional Governing Committee for its extraordinary leadership, as well as the efforts of our committee volunteers, professional advisors, and our dedicated staff. The Columbus Foundation embraces philanthropy as a
collaborative practice—it is The Columbus Foundation Way. It’s about acting together to help those in need. We are committed to adding value to each donor’s philanthropic passions to strengthen central Ohio for generations to come. Join us in showing the world that Columbus has been and always will be a #MoreGenerous community.
matthew d. walter Chairman
Dougl as F. Kridler President and CEO
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the harrison m.
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sayre award
foundation award
Founders of The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio
Community Development for All People and Rev. John Edgar, Executive Director
The Harrison M. Sayre Award, given in honor of the Foundation’s founder and 25-year volunteer director, recognizes leadership in philanthropy in central Ohio. As Mr. Sayre so well stated, “The best way to extend your life is to give to the community.”
Created in 1986, this award recognizes organizations that have made a difference in the quality of life in our community. As the recipient of the 2018 Columbus Foundation Award, the Foundation is proud to present Community Development for All People with a $25,000 grant.
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2018 Civic Awards
the spirit of columbus award The Columbus Foundation named 10 leaders of the central Ohio arts community as the 2018 recipients of The Spirit of Columbus Award at an event in April. This year’s honorees are: Suzan Bradford Kounta, choreographer and dancer, founder of the Thiossane West African Dance Institute Queen Brooks, painter, co-founder of Creative Women of Color Duarte Brown, mixed media painter, master artist with Transit Arts William Evans, writer, founder and editor-in-chief of Black Nerd Problems Corey Favor, designer, co-founder of Creative Control Fest
Sheri Neale, founder of Maroon Arts Group Marshall Shorts, designer, co-founder of Creative Control Fest Cristyn Steward, director of the Columbus Black International Film Festival Carnell Willoughby, artist, founder of Willowbeez Soulveg Scott Woods, writer and poet, founder of Streetlight Guild and Writer’s Block Poetry
5 nonprofits to watch—2018
In March, The Columbus Foundation announced its 5 Nonprofits to Watch in 2018, recognizing innovative central Ohio organizations poised for an exceptional year of growth and progress. The organizations selected for 2018 are:
City Year Columbus Columbus Humane CompDrug Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Per Scholas Columbus
Past and present Spirit of Columbus honorees gathered at The Columbus Foundation: First row (l–r): Barbara Fant (staff), Tanny Crane (2016), Michelle Alexander (2017), Suzan Bradford Kounta, Scott Woods, Sheri Neale, Cristyn Steward, and Duarte Brown. Second row (l–r): Michael B. Coleman (2015), Mark Lomax (staff), Carnell Willoughby, William Evans, Jane Grote Abell (2016), Corey Favor, Jeni Britton Bauer (2013), Marshall Shorts, and David Brown (2013). Photo by Rick Buchanan. 7
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THE NINA WEST FUND
G enerosity embraces belonging “I think it’s really important that everyone understands they do have a seat at the table and, regardless of identity or difference, they do belong.” —andre w le v itt
Andrew Levitt has a booming voice and a big heart to match. From volunteer opportunities and service projects in high school and college, to becoming involved in the community during his adult life, helping others was, and is, an important part of what makes him who he is today. A native of North Canton and graduate of Denison University’s theater program, Andrew has called Columbus home since 2001. Looking for an opportunity to be onstage, his friend, drag queen Virginia West, suggested he try drag. “I think I saw an opportunity to use my platform to provide a voice for those who needed it,” Andrew said. “When I started, I didn’t see myself in the current culture of drag. I wanted to allow people who were like me to know they also had a place in it as well.” Nina West, Andrew’s drag persona, is truly just an extension of himself.
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“Nina is a funny, witty, sassy, larger than life, big kid at heart,” Andrew said. “She’s not different than I am. She’s a part of me. She’s just louder and larger. It’s just me on a different scale.” Nina West has grown into a legendary figure, allowing Andrew to use his platform to support LGBTQ organizations. He’s done thousands of shows, participates in hundreds of appearances each year, and has given generously in time, talent, and treasure to the community. The charity performance he does at the end of each big show averages about $1,500—an incredible testament to his passion, and the generosity of his audience. “It’s mind-blowing to know how giving people are. It’s just amazing to me,” he said. “Columbus is a really giving community and it speaks to how close-knit and tight our LGBTQ community is.” In 2015, Andrew established The Nina West Fund at The Columbus Foundation to support local nonprofits that provide services for the LGBTQ community, including Kaleidoscope Youth Center, which has a special place in Andrew’s heart. “I think part of the reason why an organization like Kaleidoscope has resonated with me is because that kind of resource wasn’t available when I was struggling with coming out and telling people who I was,” Andrew said. In addition to Kaleidoscope, his fund has helped support the Ronald McDonald House, Equitas Health, Planned Parenthood, Family Pride Network, and the ACLU. “I keep my giving located in central Ohio so I can see the dollars that people give go to work firsthand,” he said. “That’s important for me.” While he loves his life onstage, Andrew also appreciates the role he plays in the broader community. “One of my favorite things about what I do, now more than ever, is making a connection with families, kids, and LGBTQ families and their children,” Andrew said. “I did a library reading at Westerville Public Library. Giving families access to the art of drag is pretty powerful and awesome.”
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DOROTHY S. AND RODNEY L. BEEHNER FUND
PLANNED GIFT established 2013
PICTURED : Dorothy and Rod
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“The Columbus Foundation supports organizations that we believe in.” —dorothy beehner
G enerosity shapes the future In 2006, a chance to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina sparked a passion for giving back in Rod and Dorothy Beehner that continues today. A neighbor asked the couple to travel with her and other realtors to Louisiana to help in the rebuilding efforts a year after Hurricane Katrina. Both Rod and Dorothy enjoy working with their hands, and they appreciate the camaraderie of doing projects with others. They joined the group, and ended up in Slidell, about 30 miles northeast of New Orleans, across Lake Pontchartrain, building a house with Habitat for Humanity. “At that time, Slidell was still not back to pre-Katrina. There were a lot of housing needs,” Rod said. The first house they worked on helped reunite a family that had been scattered since the hurricane hit. The next year, on what became an annual trip to help those in Slidell, they drove back through the neighborhood and were excited to see Halloween decorations up and bicycles in the yard. “A week doesn’t mean much, but it adds up,” Dorothy said. “It’s really cool to go back and see the houses we’ve worked on and talk to the people.” The couple, married 36 years, was bitten by the travel bug early. “We started Labor Day after we got engaged and we haven’t stopped traveling since,” Dorothy said. 10
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“We spent a month traveling around Europe for our honeymoon and then 20 years driving around the country, sleeping on the floor of our minivan.” They upgraded to a small RV a few years back, which has everything they need as they continue their road trips. Rod and Dorothy do a lot of overseas travel as well. A retired federal employee, Dorothy volunteers at Riverside Methodist Hospital, and has donated her time to the Physicians Free Clinic for 16 years. “The Physicians Free Clinic does amazing work. If you need it, they get it done for you. You get done at the end of the day there and you feel like you’ve done something. They are a big, important part of what I do,” she said. Rod, an architect, started a cabinetry business following his retirement in 2004 and has been doing various woodworking projects for the past 10 years. His beautiful work, from tables and chairs to ornamental pieces, can be seen throughout the couple’s home. The fund that will be established by their estate, the Dorothy S. and Rodney L. Beehner Fund, will directly support an organization they care about, and will also be devoted to unrestricted grantmaking by the Foundation. Unrestricted grantmaking provides the Foundation with the flexibility to respond to changing and emerging needs and opportunities in the central Ohio community.
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MY SPECIAL WORD FUND
DONOR ADVISED fund established 2016
PICTURED : Dwight Smith with
students from St. Anthony School.
“Don’t let others define you; define yourself.” —dw ight smith
G enerosity inspires greatness There’s a saying that hangs on the wall of Dwight Smith’s home office. Our children’s lives are in our hands. Our future is in their hands. Not far from that is a map of the world with pins where Dwight’s program, My Special Word, is changing children’s lives. The pins stretch from North America and Europe to Africa and Asia. Dwight explains that the premise behind My Special Word is simple. Teach children about the importance of positive, encouraging, inspiring words—and have them choose a word that describes them. My Special Word puts the power of words in the hands of the children themselves—how do they want to be seen? Used in schools, camps, and afterschool programs, My Special Word addresses the negativity in today’s world and empowers children to take action, defining themselves first. “I want to have young people stand up with pride and excitement and say ‘this is who I am.’ And then I want to catch them living out their word,” Dwight said. In 2016, Dwight and his wife Renée established the My Special Word Fund at The Columbus Foundation to help cover the cost of the program for those who participate. Many friends have donated to the fund, allowing it to expand to reach children around the world. In 2017, a picture book, My Special Word, and the first in a series of chapter books, What’s My Word, were
released, and 20 partners shared the program, including The 2nd and 7 Foundation, KIPP Columbus, United Schools Network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus. “The idea is that we can create a conversation in a non-intimidating fashion,” Dwight said. “I believe in general that if we change the words we use, we can change the conversations. If we change the conversations, we can change behaviors. And if we change behaviors, we can change the world.” As the program continues to expand, Dwight hopes the roots of the program grow deep. “I want to reach as many children as I can in as meaningful a way as possible. It’s not just broad, but it’s deep. I want kids to get so excited that they want to tell their stories to others.”
What’s Dwight’s Special Word? SOLD “S stands for silence (be careful with the words you use); O stands for obedience and I desire to be obedient to Christ; L stands for leverage—to whom much is given, much is required; and D stands for discipline.”
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DEBELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION – SUBURBAN STEEL SUPPLY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND
emergency assistance program established 2017
G enerosity is a helping hand “This fund is a vehicle that allows us to help good, hardworking people if something unfortunate happens.” —mar k d ebellis
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. But, even with the best of planning, things can go wrong. Mark has seen his employees struggle when a car breaks down, a spouse loses their job, or someone in their family becomes ill. The company’s CFO, Jenny Demko, heard about the Emergency Assistance Program at The Columbus Foundation and suggested the company consider establishing a program to help employees in need. The DeBellis Family Foundation – Suburban Steel Supply Emergency Assistance Fund was established
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PICTURED : Mark DeBellis at
Suburban Steel Supply.
to support eligible employees who experience financial difficulties from an unexpected emergency hardship or qualified disaster. Employees can apply online through The Columbus Foundation, or access an application to submit via email, fax, or mail. Applications are reviewed by program administrators who are part of the Foundation staff. The employee remains anonymous to the company. If approved, grants from $250–$2,500 for food, shelter, and other basic needs are awarded. “This program that the Foundation offers is just perfect for us,” Mark said. “It allowed us to say ‘if something bad happens to you, we can help so it doesn’t spiral into something worse.’” Mark and Cindy DeBellis grew up in Columbus. High school sweethearts, they married in 1979. “The world wasn’t as big to us then,” Mark laughed. But, he said, moving was never appealing to them. They love Columbus and are proud to call it home. They raised two sons, both now involved in the family business, and still have a large extended family in the area. After starting his career at the Federal Reserve Bank, Mark worked for Borden and then joined Crane Plastics in 1983. When Crane acquired Suburban Supply Steel in 1995, leaders at Crane felt Mark had the right skill set and gave him the opportunity to run the new business. He worked for Crane until he purchased Suburban Supply in 2012. Mark credits two men for providing inspiration on the importance of being charitable—his father and Jim Crane. “Both of them have lived this philosophy—a major reason to be successful is to help others.” Mark hopes grants from the fund will help employees overcome the speed bumps life offers, and that they in turn will help others when they can. “Our goal is to impact these 80 people in the hopes they will impact another 160 people—we’re going to do it from the ground up,” Mark said. “We would like this business to be family-owned, family-controlled, and wouldn’t it be nice if, in many years, when we are long gone, we are still able to help people who are working here.”
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JIM AND FRANCIE HENRY FAMILY FUND
G enerosity’s roots run deep
“We grew up understanding the importance of helping others.” —francie henry
Jim and Francie Henry both grew up in modest, middle class families where helping others was not the exception, but the norm. With strong, diverse cultures (Jim is Scottish/Irish and Francie is Greek) they gravitate toward supporting nonprofit organizations that appreciate gender, cultural, and ethnic differences. “We were always taught these differences are what provide the spirit and vitality of a community,” Francie said. Immigrants from Greece, Francie’s parents settled in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where her mother and father owned a restaurant. “We didn’t have a lot, but we were taught there’s always a way to use your talents to give back to those less fortunate,” Francie said. “The church was important to us, and our car always smelled like Greek chicken and
DONOR ADVISED fund established 2016
PICTURED : The Henry family in their
New Albany home.
lemon potatoes because my parents would cook all the time, taking food to the church for fundraisers.” Jim, a native of Cincinnati, grew up with four siblings. His experience was similar. “One thing I did know was the importance of contributing what we could,” he said. Early in their careers, both worked for Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati. They moved to Columbus in 2003 to raise their children, Charlie and Alexandra, in New Albany. Their jobs offered an opportunity to become involved in the central Ohio nonprofit community. This knowledge took Jim’s career into the nonprofit world, where he worked for Children’s Hunger Alliance and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. “This involvement opened our eyes to the needs of the community, and we feel that’s important to pass along to our kids. We’ve tried to instill in them that, as a family, we give back what we can and help others,” Jim said. In 2016, the couple established the Jim and Francie Henry Family Fund at The Columbus Foundation to facilitate their family philanthropy. Both teenagers are actively involved in the discussions surrounding what organizations to invest in. The family’s current areas of interest include behavioral health, education, the LGBTQ community, and wellness. Today, Francie is Regional President for Fifth Third Bank, and Jim serves as Director of Sales, Great Lake Region, for SCG Fields, LLC. They are both still actively involved throughout the community, with Francie serving as chair of the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Board, as a board member for Flying Horse Farms and STAR at The Ohio State University, and on the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Operating Board, among others. Jim serves on the Zoo Association Board and the board of Ohio Campus Compact. The family loves Columbus, and the collaborative spirit that brings its residents together. “That’s what makes this town great. It’s generous, diverse, and people rally around causes. And it’s all in the right spirit, for the betterment of the community we live and work in, and for the next generation,” Francie said. 17
we introduce the first crowdfunding platform for central ohio causes. Better Together connects you to real-time projects creating good in our community. The Columbus Foundation’s new crowdfunding platform makes it easy to support nonprofit projects by credit card, starting at just $20. With credit card fees covered by The Columbus Foundation through the end of 2018, 100% of your investment goes directly to the project goal. And the local processing of your gift ensures organizations receive the money when they need it, not months down the road. In other words, your gift goes further, faster. FIND A PROJECT ThAT SPEAKS TO yOuR PASSION AT
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JoiN us ToDaY, aND leT’s Be BeTTer TogeTher!
THE GIvInG STORE: YOUR OnE-STOP SHOP FOR CHARITABlE GIvInG what’s in The giving store? The Columbus Foundation developed The Giving Store at columbusfoundation.org as a one-stop shop for easy, effective online charitable giving.
Donor Dashboard
Nonprofit Directory
As your personal center for charitable giving, easily track your giving, give again, and retrieve tax receipts for multiple years.
The Giving Store’s directory makes it easy for you to find and give directly to nonprofit organizations that serve the causes you care about.
Charitable gift Cards
The Giving Store’s crowdfunding platform Better Together, along with The Gifts of Kindness Fund, help you identify timely needs and give your charitable dollars where they are needed most.
Spread your love for the community by giving the gift of good with Charitable Gift Cards, redeemable with any nonprofit organization listed in The Giving Store.
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The Big Give 2017 Was Bigger and Better Than Ever! PICTURED : Columbus
Foundation staff and collaborators at The Big Give results announcement.
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BIGGEST TOTAL YET!
The Big Give, The Columbus Foundation’s signature community giving event, was held on October 10–11 to support area nonprofits. The 26-hour online event raised an incredible $18,003,826 to support 906 central Ohio nonprofits. A record 30,279 donations were received. Donations came from 49 states, the District of Columbia, and 7 countries. All donations received during The Big Give were eligible for Bonus Pool Funds on a pro rata basis, giving everyone who participated the opportunity to have their donation(s) amplified. In addition, all credit card fees were covered by The Columbus Foundation, so 100 percent of donations went to the nonprofits selected by you, our donors. BIGGER REACH THAN EVER For the first time, The Big Give was expanded beyond Franklin County to include nine additional central Ohio counties in the 20
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“The Big Give inspires kindness, generosity, and lively conversation across our community. Cathy and I love the opportunity to be part of lifting up the critical work of our region’s nonprofits. And, it provides the nonprofit community with a great platform to make their case for support.” — J eff Lyttle , C olumbus F oundation D onor
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): Delaware, Fairfield, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Perry, Pickaway, and Union. As a result, 172 nonprofit organizations in these counties collectively benefited from nearly $1.2 million. BIGGER IMPACT FOR NONPROFITS A total of 906 nonprofit organizations received donations through the 2017 Big Give. This is an incredible 54 percent increase over the number of nonprofits that received donations during the 2015 Big Give.
“We are so grateful for the generosity of the central Ohio community. Last year, Mid-Ohio Foodbank distributed enough food for 155,000 meals each and every day—half of which was fresh. Yet, there is still a gap across our neighborhoods, including one in four children who do not know where their next meal will come from. The Big Give has been a powerful partnership within the community to help fill that gap. On behalf of our neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet, thank you.” — M att H abash , P resident & C E O, M id - Ohio F oodban k
BIG SUPPORT! Special thanks to our Bonus Pool Contributors and Promotional Partners who helped make everyone’s donation go further! 2017 BIG GIVE BONUS POOL CONTRIBUTORS
AEP Foundation
Lassettre Family Fund
Blom Family Fund
L Brands Foundation
Central Benefits Health Care Foundation
Licking County Foundation
Chlapaty Family Fund
Marsh Family Foundation
Tanny Crane and John Wolff Fund William H. Davis, Dorothy M. Davis and William C. Davis Foundation Delaware County Foundation Paul G. Duke Foundation Walter and Marian English Community Needs Fund Michael and Denise Glimcher Family Fund Hinson Family Trust Ingram-White Castle Foundation The Big Give was expanded beyond Franklin County to include nine additional central Ohio counties.
Kramer-Celeste Family Fund
John H. McConnell Foundation Meuse Family Foundation Nationwide Insurance Harold C. Schott Foundation Siemer Family Foundation Seanna C. and Matthew D. Walter Fund Margaret and Robert Walter Foundation Robert F. Wolfe and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Worthington Industries
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In March 2008, The Columbus Foundation held its first communitywide day of giving, a revolutionary effort to support local nonprofits.
The History of the Giving Day that Changed Online Giving in America
It was so successful that another day was held again that November, and then, in November 2011, the Foundation launched The Big Give, a 24-hour marathon of giving with a $1 million bonus pool that made every donation go further. The Foundation became a leader in the community foundation field on giving days, and many foundations reached out to learn the recipe for success in harnessing community spirit for an incredible day of giving. Fast forward to 2018, and thanks to your extraordinary generosity and enthusiasm, and the partnership of nonprofits, the results of these six events over the past decade are phenomenal—all because of you.
History —The Big Give
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Giving Day 2.0
The Big Give
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November 2008
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8,524,928 501 nonprofits received donations
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WHEN THE VOICES IN OUR COMMUNITY COME TOGETHER, BIG THINGS HAPPEN PICTURED : Big Table
conversations were held throughout central Ohio on May 17, 2017.
Photos by Rick Buchanan Photography and Kathryn D Studios
“Great ideas have grown out of the conversations that happened at the first two Big Tables, but the most important thing that has come from those conversations so far is the participants’ willingness to continue reaching out to the people around them.” —Kelley Griesmer On May 17, 2017, approximately 5,000 people gathered around more than 450 tables across the central Ohio region to participate in The Columbus Foundation’s second Big Table. The Big Table launched in 2016 as a way to bring people together to broaden perspectives and strengthen our community. “The power of The Big Table is its ability to create authentic human connection. It’s a space where people can be vulnerable with each other—sharing their own unique stories and perspectives on how we can positively impact our community together,” said Kelley Griesmer, Sr. Vice President and Manager, Walter Family Philanthropy at The Columbus Foundation. Participants of all ages discussed a wide variety of topics, from economic issues and poverty to education and human rights. 24
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Big Tables were held at offices, homes, schools, churches, libraries, restaurants, and even at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. At the end of each conversation, participants completed commitment cards that captured ways in which they were inspired to personally better the community moving forward. Kelley stresses The Big Table experience is as much, if not more, about listening as it is about talking. “The idea is to walk into a conversation ready and willing to listen to what others have to say and learn from them. It’s not about needing to change your mind, but it is about a willingness to possibly broaden your perspective by listening to and learning from the perspectives and experiences of others.”
Frequently Discussed Topics at The Big Table 2017
Community Engagement
Economic Issues & Poverty
Children & Family
Nonprofits & Philanthropy
Education
Community Development
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84 %
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were very or somewhat satisfied with their experience
discussed an idea that they thought had the potential to make their community better
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49% 11–15
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turning talk into action PICTURED (l–r): Blair Beavers, Leigh Ann Simms, Stephen Garland, Amy Gillespie, and Ann Matarrese outside of The Hardy Center in Linden.
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The Big Table brings ideas to life! This is one example of how conversations are sparking change in our community. When Leigh Ann Simms hosted more than 20 people at her Big Table conversation in 2016, she thought it would be a terrific platform to discuss challenges facing our community. “I wondered why there are so many nonprofits in our city with services and programs, and so many people who need them. Where’s the disconnect? Why aren’t these people getting the help they need?” That initial conversation at her home included nonprofit representatives from throughout the city, as well as community leaders from neighborhoods like Milo-Grogan, Franklinton, Hilltop, and North Linden. Collectively, they agreed that there are gaps in our city—but they also felt it is the responsibility of those doing well in the community to help lift others up. Energized, Leigh Ann asked those who attended if they would like to keep the conversation going. Those who did meet again discussed ways they could work together to make a positive impact on Columbus.
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“The work Leigh Ann and her group are doing to make a difference is a terrific example of how The Big Table can have a lasting effect. People walk away from conversations inspired to find ways to lead and create impact.” — k elley griesmer , sr . v ice president, the columbus foundation
“We believe every problem has a solution. That is our philosophy,” Leigh Ann said. “You just have to find it—and sometimes you have to start really small.” One suggestion was to find a way to help kids thrive. Leigh Ann invited a few people working with kids in the Linden area to the next meeting. One of those people was Stephen Garland, founder of The Hardy Center. After learning more about The Hardy Center, and the needs of the kids in the neighborhood, the group took the center under its wing. Established in 2007 with 23 neighborhood kids, The Hardy Center today serves hundreds of children from Pre-K through 8th grade during its summer camp, and has grown to include an afterschool program as well. In addition to providing reading classes, outdoor activities, and sports, the center offers opportunities for kids to learn new things like how to unicycle, fence, act, and play chess, as well as visiting new places—to “re-see” their lives outside of a neighborhood that for many is filled with fear and violence. “We have to get them before they establish their heroes—and instill an appreciation for accomplishment,” Stephen said. After providing some small items and supplies, Leigh Ann asked Stephen what the center really needed to make a difference. He shared that during the summer months he and staff members transported kids to The Hardy Center daily in two deteriorating vans, one of which was literally held together by duct tape. The Big Table group helped the center secure a grant for two safe vans in 2017, thanks to a Columbus Foundation donor. The group held a dinner and silent auction that enabled them to feed 200 people at the holidays last year, making sure each child and family had enough food while they were on break from school. They also gathered enough gifts to give each child two presents for Christmas. In addition to donating food and supplies to the center, the group is helping with building renovations.
“People want to help, and they want to do good things—they just don’t know how to get started. So we’re making it easy for them by giving them an opportunity to be involved in this endeavor.” —leigh ann simms
Labor and supplies to renovate the restrooms at The Hardy Center were donated by Buckeye Construction Systems, Bolon’s Plumbing, Drain Logistics, and Carr Supply, and a kitchen renovation is planned to provide nutritious meals onsite, as well as help teach the kids how to prepare vegetables grown in the center’s community garden. Today, Leigh Ann’s group has about eight members and meets every other month. “Our goal is to support groups that are in the business of helping children,” Leigh Ann explained. “We’re starting at The Hardy Center. It’s going to take a few years. It’s not something that is going to happen overnight. But it’s definitely doable. We’re just regular people who are going to get this done.”
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Creating a Community that Thrives on Kindness PICTURED : Kindness
Matters at Otterbein launched in 2017 with the support of The Columbus Foundation’s initiative Kind Columbus.
Photo courtesy of Otterbein University
The Columbus Foundation’s Kind Columbus initiative has inspired thousands throughout central Ohio to cultivate kindness. One positive example of the kindness culture alive and well in our community was last year’s launch of Kindness Matters at Otterbein University. Otterbein’s Kindness Matters initiative, made possible with support from Kind Columbus, gives students and faculty on its Westerville campus opportunities to showcase kindness in their everyday lives—and encourages others to make an effort to practice kindness. As one of the lead universities in this regional kindness effort, Otterbein’s pledge is that its students, alumni, donors, friends, and employees will help realize gifts and acts of kindness that make a difference. The campus community has shown kindness through efforts big and small. At its annual Welcome Week “President’s Convocation,” more than 300 plants featuring messages of kindness were given to
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faculty and staff—with a request to give the kindness away to another colleague, acquaintance, or neighbor. The kindness rippled from the start because a local greenhouse owner and alumnus donated the flowers. The kindness continued through Welcome Week as incoming, first-year Otterbein students received hand-written notes from members of six different Westerville church congregations to personally welcome the students to their new community. “I remember feeling very welcomed and encouraged by the kind and meaningful notes we received. It meant so much to me that people took time to write to people they had never met. Their kind words even encouraged me and many others to carry out our own acts of kindness throughout the year,” said Megan Rumbalski, Class of 2021.” It was a special day, one that I will never
forget. To feel completely welcomed in a strange and new place meant the world to me and started my college journey in such a positive way.” Many other kindness-centered events and programs have occurred since Kindness Matters’ initial launch in spring 2017. From surprise smiley face cookies and kindness bookmarks to hosting a penny war to raise money for a scholarship fund and a pop-up burrito drive to support food pantry donations, Otterbein’s focus on elevating and encouraging kindness is an inspiration to the entire central Ohio community.
Photo courtesy of Otterbein University Kindness Matters distributed more than 300 plants to faculty and staff during Otterbein University’s Welcome Week in 2017.
A Kindness Think Tank, held at Otterbein in October, brought together high school and college students, Otterbein employees, and community members for sessions that revolved around kindness in classrooms, neighborhoods, and how to harness kindness for the good of others. “Otterbein is an institution where our students actually talk about kindness, are proud that their institution celebrates kindness, and understand that it’s part of our identity, our character, and our DNA. Compassion, servant leadership, and an outward-focused commitment to others are traits woven into Otterbein’s moral fabric,” said Kathy A. Krendl, Ph.D., Otterbein President Emerita.
WHAT IS KIND COLUMBUS? The mission of Kind Columbus, an initiative of The Columbus Foundation, is to build community through acts of unconditional kindness. By amplifying and enabling empathetic and compassionate actions, Kind Columbus will create a ripple effect of kindness that continuously inspires and fuels community members to do more good for each other and the community at large.
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kindness benefits our community’s youth PICTURED (l–r): Huckleberry House staff members Amanda Leclerc, Kyra Crockett Hodge, and Melanie GlennGunther
Photo by Lynsey Pipino
The Gifts of Kindness Fund was established at The Columbus Foundation in 2014 as a way to provide emergency, one-time grants to those in need, and promote acts of kindness throughout our community. Grants, most ranging from $500– $3,000, help provide a lift when individuals and families need it most.
02 Transitional Living Program (TLP),
an independent living program for transition-age homeless youth; 03 Family Support Program, which
bridges gaps between youth and their families through counseling; and 04 Youth Outreach Program, which is
The Foundation collaborates with 26 nonprofit partner agencies to identify individuals in urgent need of help with housing, transportation, utilities, and basic household necessities. Huckleberry House is one of the nonprofit partners. Since 1970, Huckleberry House has been a safe place and a source of support for young people in central Ohio struggling with homelessness and family crisis. The organization helps thousands of young people each year through four major programs: 01 Crisis Shelter, where youth can show up 24 hours/day and
have a safe place to stay for a short-term period;
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dedicated to reaching at-risk youth in their neighborhoods.
While the programs may differ, the collective goal is the same—to connect at-risk young adults to the support services they need to get and stay off the streets, and to be there to guide them during the process. Melanie Glenn-Gunther, Team Leader for the Crisis Shelter, knows the importance of making a connection with teens at the shelter, as many have no one else to count on.
“Our center is very kid friendly, so we are pretty unique in how we engage and build relationships quickly,” she said. In addition to a place to stay, youth ages 12–17 meet with case managers and counselors, and families are brought in to talk about hard topics. Ideally, the youth return home with the supportive services they need. Young people from both the TLP and Youth Outreach Program have benefited from Gifts of Kindness grants— helping them address an immediate financial need so they can keep moving toward long-term sustainability. TLP works with men and women ages 17–21 for 12–18 months, providing safe, furnished apartments for participants and their children. This time period gives these young adults an opportunity to work on life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and living on a budget. A special program for domestic violence offers counseling to address trauma and help them begin rebuilding their lives.
“Grants like this don’t exist. There are so many limitations for funds that are available.” — A manda L eclerc , H uc k leberry House
“A lot of kids are wanting more and have a strong desire for change, but do not have the support and resources needed to make that happen,” said Amanda Leclerc, LSW, Transitional Living Program Team Leader. Amanda explained that domestic violence victims often suffer financial ramifications when they flee an abusive situation. If rent or utilities are in their name and go unpaid, it can lead to evictions that tarnish their record and prevent them from renting in the future. “You have a young person who had the courage to flee, who potentially would exit back into homelessness even though they have worked harder than I can
From its inception through June 2018, the Gifts of Kindness Fund awarded 805 grants totaling $1,366,361.
imagine,” Amanda said. “These grants have prevented homelessness—allowing these individuals to do their healing while having the stable housing needed to provide for their family. It’s life changing.” The Youth Outreach Program’s “YOP Shop” on 11th Avenue is a walk-in center where youth can learn about services and programs. Many are dealing with family struggles, mental health issues, violence, and a low sense of self-worth. Kyra Crockett Hodge serves as the Youth Outreach Program Team Leader. She’s inspired by kids who are able to turn their lives around. “To see someone on that continuum, who’s getting ready to fail, and nurturing and loving them and giving them the support they need as we watch them climb up, that’s what keeps me here,” Kyra said. You, too, can spread Gifts of Kindness. Join us in helping families with an emergency need. Anyone can make a gift to the Gifts of Kindness Fund using a credit card through The Giving Store at columbusfoundation.org.
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COLLABOR ATIVE EFFORT PROVIDES HOPE FROM LEFT: Andrew
Moss, Director of Stabilization Services and Shawn Holt, President and CEO of Maryhaven.
Photo by EclipseCorp
The 55-bed Maryhaven Addiction Stabilization Center (MASC) on Columbus’ South Side sits at ground zero for the opiate crisis in Franklin County. As opiate overdoses continued to skyrocket, Shawn Holt had been Maryhaven’s President and CEO for only months. Working closely with the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) and other partners on the front lines of the crisis, they came up with an idea to create an innovative new treatment option for clients battling opiate addiction. Maryhaven was already leasing building space at 1430 South High Street, primarily to treat clients on an outpatient basis. “We took a look around and said, we can turn this into at least a 50-bed facility,” Shawn said. The partners worked together to create MASC, a center that provides immediate stabilization to those who overdose—helping cut down on the strain the crisis is putting on hospital emergency rooms, and offering an opportunity for access to care and treatment right away.
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“Some of these folks would be dead today if it weren’t for the center because of how rampant the crisis is and how prone people are to re-overdosing.” —A ndre w Moss , M aryhav en
ADAMH reached out to others who could benefit from a stabilization center specifically designed to give clients who overdose an option other than going to the emergency room. Those partners included representatives from hospital systems and area addiction support providers, as well as the City of Columbus, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Columbus Divisions of Police and Fire. “The really nice thing was the ADAMH board served as the convener,” Shawn said. “They brought together everyone they thought would touch this program. By the time it opened, everyone was on board and knew what was going on.” In January 2018, MASC opened its doors. “I think the biggest success to date has been the collaboration with the community partners, and how much investment those partners have had,” said Andrew Moss, Director of Stabilization Services for Maryhaven. “That’s what’s groundbreaking about this.” The Columbus Foundation awarded a grant of $150,000 to support the new center, thanks to funds raised during a Critical Need Alert at the end of 2016 created to support the needs of the community as it faces the opiate crisis. The Ingram-White Castle Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of The Columbus Foundation, also awarded a grant for $23,575 to support the effort. “Maryhaven’s role of serving the community through this center is greatly appreciated and much needed,” said Dan Sharpe, Vice President for Community Research and Grants Management at The Columbus Foundation. “The center fills a gap within the prevention and treatment continuum—and serves individuals, families, and the community at a critical juncture for addiction and recovery.” The decision as to whether someone is brought directly to MASC as opposed to the emergency room following an overdose is both symptom- and conditionbased, Andrew explained. If they have an uncomplicated
overdose, they can come directly to the center. Some clients need to be observed in a hospital setting to make sure they are stable first. At the end of the day, it’s the client’s choice whether to seek treatment at MASC or be treated and released from an emergency room—at which time, many unfortunately will return to the cycle of addiction. “We’re willing to walk through that decision-making piece with the client,” Andrew said. “Sometimes they come and they’re on the fence and not really sure if this is for them. We offer so many different options. You aren’t signing up for 30 days of treatment. You’re signing up for whatever works best for you.” Andrew developed the program keeping in mind that each patient is unique, and what works for some may not work for others. “We thought it was important to have different levels of care,” he said. “We wanted, in terms of medical care, to have the flexibility to be patientcentered. This is a more responsive protocol than I’ve seen before.” The Addiction Stabilization Center has three specific levels.
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Long-term Residential Services (14+ days / 30 beds available)
“We have offered hundreds of people a different option than what they had,” Shawn said. For now, that option remains focused on hope for the future. “There’s a growing energy around the Addiction Stabilization Center. Now that people see it and it’s real, people want to get even more engaged than they were before. It’s momentous,” Andrew said. 33
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NEW RENOVATIONS PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON ANIMALS PICTURED : Rachel
Finney, Chief Executive Officer of Columbus Humane.
Photo by EclipseCorp
Founded in 1883, Columbus Humane, formerly known as Capital Area Humane Society, is passionate about its mission to “fight animal cruelty, help animals in need, and advocate for their well-being.” In addition to serving as a shelter and providing veterinary care at its onsite hospital, Columbus Humane handles thousands of animal cruelty investigations each year, partnering with law enforcement agencies and departments of health, among others, to intervene and keep animals safe and healthy until they are adopted into a forever home. The organization has been headquartered in Hilliard since 1992. With 30,000 visitors a year, a steady stream of animal lovers make their way through the doors every day. However, the building’s outdated design was inefficient and not conducive to the needs of visitors or animals. “We had a lot of space that could be better purposed to provide good care for our animals,” said Rachel Finney, Columbus Humane’s CEO. In December 2016, Columbus Humane’s board voted to engage an architect to begin thinking about re-envisioning the space. Five 34
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days later, the building was damaged as a result of a ruptured sprinkler pipe. A third of the building was destroyed. Before tackling a renovation, the organization had to address rebuilding its hospital, which had been completely ruined. Re-opened in the fall of 2017, today the hospital is a state-of-the-art facility. In early 2017, as the hospital rebuild began, Columbus Humane kicked off a capital campaign to address its other pressing needs. With a huge open entryway, and a long walk to the reception area, Rachel said visitors could be well inside the building before seeing any animals. It had the space— but needed to be reconfigured. Construction began in February 2018 and is expected to be complete by the end of the year. “With the renovation, animals are the showcase,” Rachel said. “It’s a much more welcoming experience for visitors, too.” One of the most significant changes
benefits cats at Columbus Humane. With the renovation, the organization is dramatically increasing the amount of square footage per cat, from a 2' x 2' stainless steel cage to almost 18-square-feet with multiple levels. This gives cats the opportunity to have sleeping spaces, eating quarters, and litter boxes in different places. They are also the centerpiece of the new entry to the building. For dogs, the renovation means a better environment to meet and get to know their new families. The building previously had one bonding room for dogs to get to know potential new owners—now it will have five. “We have a tremendous success rate with dog adoptions, particularly,” Rachel said. The new bonding rooms will allow the dogs and the people to focus on one another, and block out other stimuli.
2017 COLUMBUS HUMANE STATS
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8,000+ Homeless, abused, and unwanted animals served
21 Average number of animals admitted each day
1,100+ Animals admitted in cruelty investigations Rendering courtesy of Columbus Humane
In 2017, a $50,000 grant to support the capital campaign was awarded to Columbus Humane thanks to the Samuel A. Keller Fund and the Funds for Columbus, unrestricted funds comprised of donations from generous donors that help address emerging needs in the community. “Columbus Humane is not only an adoption and medical resource, but it serves as the law enforcement and cruelty investigation entity for the community,” said Dan Sharpe, Vice President for Community Research and Grants Management at The Columbus Foundation. “The facilities need to advance and evolve with the important work of the staff and organization. The renovation will yield dividends for the animals and the humans seeking to provide their forever homes.”
210 Average animals in care each day
45,000+ Hours of service given annually by more than 500 active volunteers
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healthy living for all people PICTURED : This
summer, volunteers painted a mural on the side of the All People’s Fresh Market.
Photo courtesy of Community Development for All People
With a community mural on its north wall and patio tables surrounded by brimming flower boxes out front, it might be difficult to tell that only a year ago the All People’s Fresh Market was an abandoned drive-through liquor store. “It needed a lot of work,” said Erin West, Healthy Eating and Living and Fresh Market Director at Community Development for All People (CD4AP). After outgrowing the market’s original location, CD4AP looked for a larger space where people could feel in community with one another. “While the drive through didn’t have heat, water, or a ceiling when we got it, we knew we could turn it into everything we needed.” Wanting to open the Fresh Market’s doors in the spring of 2018, but searching for additional funds to complete the building’s renovation, CD4AP submitted a project “quick pitch” to The Columbus Foundation’s new online crowdfunding platform, Better Together. “Better Together helped us amplify our message,” said Katelin Hansen, Ph.D., Strategic Initiatives Director at CD4AP. “We had never done crowdfunding before, and having the support
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of The Columbus Foundation was helpful in that it allowed us to amplify the energy around the Fresh Market campaign.” While the initial goal of the campaign was to raise $14,000, the community went above and beyond by donating more than $19,000 through Better Together. These funds were used to make plumbing improvements, install a new HVAC system, make repairs to the exterior, and more. With renovations complete, the Fresh Market opened on March 8, 2018, and in the first four months of operation, it provided fresh food and perishables free of charge to more than 17,000 people. Currently serving people at and below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline, the market’s mission is to build community by sharing nutritious food and
Photo by Lynsey Pipino
“The support from Better Together helped us make the Fresh Market possible. I would definitely recommend it to other nonprofits.” —k atelin hansen, ph . d., cd 4 ap
to bring people together to engage in healthy living activities. In addition, the market partners with Local Matters’ Cooking Matters program to host cooking demonstrations once a week. Each class focuses on using a specific ingredient in multiple recipes to show people how they can make creative and nutritious meals on a budget. The market truly is a community endeavor with support coming from nonprofits, businesses, and community gardens throughout the city. Mid-Ohio Foodbank supplies the Market with more than 100,000 pounds of fresh produce per month, while Kroger and Walmart each donate an additional 1,500 pounds of produce per month. Community gardens, including the South Side Settlement Garden, the Mike
The All People’s Fresh Market provides thousands on the South Side with fresh produce.
Photo by Lynsey Pipino
Dyle Community Garden, and Local Matters’ gardens also provide produce to keep the shelves stocked. “Some people are amazed that the market is available and think that there should be Fresh Markets all over the city,” said Erin. “Other people tell me how they come to the market before going grocery shopping to help their food budget. Some have even said they’ve lost weight because of the healthy food they’ve been eating.” Managed by CD4AP staff, the market is always looking for new volunteers. The sign-up process is quick and easy. Simply stop in and fill out a short form. After a brief orientation, volunteers are ready to hit the ground running. “The support from Better Together helped us make the Fresh Market possible,” said Dr. Hansen. “I would definitely recommend it to other nonprofits. The legitimacy and visibility of the platform helped us get in front of audiences who otherwise would not have seen us.” Join our growing community of champions building a stronger central Ohio with Better Together and find a project that speaks to your passions at columbusfoundation.org/bettertogether.
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2017 Columbus Foundation Financial Highlights
3B $  2.27 B $ 
Total Gifts Received Since 1944
Total Grants Awarded Since 1944
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212,997,884 Total Grants Paid to 3,961 Nonprofit Organizations in 2017
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205,317,126
Total Gifts Made to New and Existing Funds and Supporting Foundations in 2017
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188 New Funds Established in 2017
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Asset Ranking Among More Than 750 Community Foundations in the United States
2.5M+
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Total of Scholarship Grants Awarded in 2017
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29,453,467 Planned Gifts Communicated to Us in 2017
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2.27 B
Total Assets Held in 2,587 Funds and 30 Supporting Foundations
$
946,753,230 Total of Future Planned Gifts Documented to Date
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9 Ways to Get Involved with The Columbus Foundation:
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Giving creates extraordinary opportunities for your community, for your family, and for your legacy. Our role is to help you make the very most of your gifts, now and in the future. Learn more at columbusfoundation.org/donors.
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The Gifts of Kindness Fund provides onetime, life-changing grants between $500 and $3,000 to individuals and families who have experienced an unforeseen setback. Give the gift of kindness by visiting columbusfoundation.org/thegivingstore and donating to the Gifts of Kindness Fund.
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Center for Corporate Philanthropy
The Columbus Foundation’s Center for Corporate Philanthropy is designed to help both established and new central Ohio businesses make their charitable investments as cost effective and efficient as possible. Tailored to each unique business, and offering expert community
knowledge, the Center helps businesses develop and implement a custom corporate giving program that reflects the values and passions of the business. Some of the services include Emergency Assistance Programs, matching gift programs, and grant assistance.
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Center for Corporate Philanthropy Partners As of 7/31/18
Anonymous (2)
Diamond Hill Capital Management
Merion Village Dental
889 Global Solutions
Donaldson Plastic Surgery
MES, Inc.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Easton Town Center
MGF Sourcing
AEP Ohio
e-Cycle
Nationwide Insurance
Air Force One
Elford, Inc.
NetJets
Alliance Data
ELK Promotions, Inc.
Nina West LLC
Atlas Butler Heating & Cooling
Epcon Communities
NorthSteppe Realty
Balanced Yoga
Fast Switch
ODW Logistics, Inc.
Barbasol
Feazel
The Ohio Machine
Battelle
Fifth Third Bank
PDS Planning
Benefactor Group
Fishel Company
PetPeople
Big Lots
Flexco Fleet Services
PNC
Big Walnut Grill
Geotechnical Consultants, Inc.
Print Syndicate
Bob Evans Farms
Gideon Development Partners
R & L Carriers
Bopp-Busch Manufacturing Company
Grange Insurance
RAMA Consulting
Budros, Ruhlin & Roe, Inc.
GREENCREST
Rev1 Ventures
The Candle Lab
Happy Chicken Farms
RG Barry Brands
Capital Asset Management, Inc.
HER Realtors
Rocky Fork Company
CD102.5
Homeside Financial
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians
Huntington Bancshares, Inc.
Central Ohio Urology Group, Inc.
IGS Energy
Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Services
City Barbeque
IMB iX
The Champion Companies
Interim Healthcare
CMAX Advisors
International Risk Consultants
Columbus Board of Realtors
Integrated Leadership Systems
Columbus Eyeworks
The Jeffrey Company
Columbus Radio Group
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Commonhouse Ales
JPMorgan Chase
Compass Financial Group
Kaufman Development
Continental Building Systems
Kayne Law Group
Cramer & Associates
Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
Crane Group
Kroger
Crow Works
L Brands
Daimler Group
Lightwell
Dawson Companies
LIT Love Life + Yoga
Design Group
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Smart Business Network Suburban Steel Supply Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Thirty-One Gifts Tri-W Group, Inc. Tween Brands, Inc. Waller Financial Planning Group WesBanco Bank, Inc. Westwater Company White Castle System, Inc. Worthington Industries Yoga on High
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2018 Governing Committee
A Governing Committee of nine volunteers provides stewardship for The Columbus Foundation and its charitable activities.
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Matthew D. Walter Chairman
Nancy Kramer Vice Chairman
George S. Barrett
Joseph A. Chlapaty
Michael P. Glimcher
Lisa A. Hinson
C. Robert Kidder
Katie Wolfe Lloyd
Dwight E. Smith
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The Columbus Foundation Staff As of 7/31/18
Office of the President
Douglas F. Kridler President and CEO Kelley Griesmer, J.D., CAP® Senior Vice President and Manager, Walter Family Philanthropy Renilda Marshall Executive Secretary to the President and CEO
Communications and Marketing
Natalie Parscher Director of Communications and Marketing Kate Clements Communications and Marketing Associate Lynsey Pipino Content and Digital Engagement Manager Amy K. Vick Associate Director of Communications and Marketing
Supporting Foundations
Tamera Durrence Vice President for Supporting Foundations Gretchen Brandt Supporting Foundations Grants Management and Outreach Coordinator Tracey De Feyter Supporting Foundations Administrator Stacey Morris, CAP® Associate Director, Supporting Foundations and Information Management Robin Wolff Supporting Foundations Grants Manager
Community Research and Grants Management
Donor Services and Development
Finance and Administration
Dan A. Sharpe Vice President for Community Research and Grants Management
Angela Parsons, J.D., CAP® Vice President for Donor Services and Development
Scott G. Heitkamp, CPA Vice President and CFO
Amy Acton, M.D., M.P.H. Community Research and Grants Management Officer Barbara Fant Nonprofit Outreach Administrator Nancy Fisher Grants Manager Mark Lomax, II, D.M.A. Community Research and Grants Management Officer Matthew Martin Community Research and Grants Management Officer Melissa Neely Grants Management Coordinator Lee Pepper Community Research and Grants Management Administrator Joyce A. Ray Associate Director, The Giving Store and Knowledge Management Emily Savors Director of Grants Management Hailey Stroup Community Research and Grants Management Associate Officer
J. Bradley Britton, J.D., LL.M. Director of Planned Giving and General Counsel Jeffrey Byars, CAP® Associate Director for Donor Services and Development Carrie Carmody Donor Services Gifts Assistant Rachelle Gorland Scholarship Assistant Carter Hatch, CFP® Associate Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Impact Investing
Amy T. Cintron Support Services Coordinator Carey E. Dailey Director of Network Services Diana DaPore Receptionist/Secretary Amber J. Erickson Senior Accountant Susan C. Hazelton Events and Facility Manager Donald P. Ludwig Senior Accountant Pamela S. Potts Senior Accountant
Lisa M. Jolley, J.D., CAP® Director of Donor Services and Development
Kelly Schleppi Senior Financial Reporting Accountant
Donna Jordan Donor Services Assistant
Pamela S. Straker Director of Human Resources
Jane Landwehr Donor Services Grants Assistant
Brenda Watts Systems Analyst
Lisa J. Lynch, CAP® Associate Director for Donor Services and Development
Kristen Wood, CPA Controller
Chris Kloss Executive Assistant for Donor Services and Development Caroline Max Donor Services Fund Assistant Steven S. Moore Director for Donor Services and Development Hilary Stone Manager of Donor Stewardship, Research, and Analytics Alicia Szempruch Scholarships Officer
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As we continue to celebrate the successes of our community and address the challenges we face, we look forward to working alongside you to strengthen and improve central Ohio. From The Big Give to The Big Table, you inspire us with your everyday acts of kindness and generosity, and remind us why Columbus is an amazing place to call home. Thank you for all you to do make Columbus a #MoreGenerous community.
T he Gov erning Committee and Staff of T he Columbus Foundation
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There’s inspiration and generosity all around Columbus, from workplace volunteering and mentoring students to supporting your favorite cause. Where do you see it?
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