The Columbus Foundation is The Trusted Philanthropic Advisor® to more than 3,000 individuals, families, and businesses that have created unique funds and planned gifts to make a difference in the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible. The Columbus Foundation is the seventh largest community foundation in the United States. The Foundation’s new Giving Store is a one-stop shop for easy and effective philanthropy. Learn more & join our email list for updates: columbusfoundation.org. 

Charity

Consulting

Non Profit

Professional Services

The Columbus Foundation

The Columbus Foundation's headquarters in Columbus, OH, United States

Douglas F. Kridler

Scott Heitkamp

Angela Parsons

Sharee Blackmon Ph.D.

Ann Airey

Steve Moore

Dan Sharpe

Amy Vick

This department manages donor relations, fundraising efforts, and planned giving initiatives.

Donor Services

This department oversees the allocation of funds and conducts research to support various community-focused initiatives.

Grantmaking and Research

The Grants Management and Administration team at The Columbus Foundation is responsible for overseeing the entire grants lifecycle, from research and application to evaluation and reporting. This team ensures that philanthropic funds are allocated effectively, providing support to both donors and grant recipients while fostering impactful community initiatives. Through their expertise, they streamline the granting process and enhance the Foundation’s commitment to effective philanthropy.

Grants Management and Administration

The Finance and Accounting team at The Columbus Foundation is responsible for managing the organization’s financial health and sustainability. This team oversees financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring that philanthropic funds are allocated effectively and transparently. By providing strategic financial guidance and maintaining accurate records, they play a crucial role in supporting the Foundation's mission to empower effective philanthropy.

Finance and Accounting

This department focuses on managing and promoting corporate social responsibility and philanthropic initiatives.

Corporate Philanthropy

The Marketing and Communications team at The Columbus Foundation is responsible for crafting and executing strategic outreach initiatives to promote the Foundation's mission and programs. This team develops engaging content for various platforms, manages digital marketing efforts, and fosters relationships with stakeholders to enhance community awareness and involvement in philanthropic activities. Their goal is to effectively communicate the impact of the Foundation's work and drive engagement through innovative campaigns.

The Columbus Foundation

Org chart

Teams

Donor Services

Grantmaking and Research

Grants Management and Administration

Finance and Accounting

Corporate Philanthropy

Marketing and Communications

Offices

The Columbus Foundation

Org chart

Teams

Donor Services

Grantmaking and Research

Grants Management and Administration

Finance and Accounting

Corporate Philanthropy

Marketing and Communications

Offices

Related companies