EIN 31-6044264

Columbus Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
72
State
Year formed
1945
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Columbus Foundation advances philanthropy and strengthens the community's quality of life for all residents. It embraces the responsibility of assisting donors and others in improving the community. Additionally, it runs programs in the arts and humanities.
Total revenues
$255,754,957
2023
Total expenses
$342,712,374
2023
Total assets
$2,487,180,715
2023
Num. employees
72
2023

Program areas at Columbus Foundation

Advancing philanthropy
Social services
Education
Health
Arts and humanities
Neighborhood
Religion
Conservation
Gifts of kindness

Grants made by Columbus Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Greater HorizonsAdvancing Philanthropy$55,209,000
The Huntington FoundationAdvancing Philanthropy$21,752,500
Kipp Columbus FoundationEducation$10,500,000
...and 887 more grants made totalling $296,252,350

Who funds Columbus Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arthur and Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker FoundationAdvancing Philanthropy$14,728,031
Battelle Memorial InstituteGeneral Operating Support$14,181,564
L Brands FoundationAdvancing Philanthropy$9,976,871
...and 84 more grants received totalling $59,370,279

Personnel at Columbus Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Douglas F KridlerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$605,659
Scott HeitkampVice President and Chief Financial Officer$355,752
Steven MooreChief of Staff / Community Council and Director of Donor Services / Associate Director for Donor Services and Development$204,005
Gregg OosterbaanVice President of Information Technology$176,178
Tamara J DurrenceVice President Supporting FDT / Vice President \u2013 Supporting Foundations / Director of Supporting FDTNS / Director of Supporting Fou$174,899
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Columbus Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$150,041,314
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$53,241,584
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$305,023
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$51,905,054
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$261,982
Total revenues$255,754,957

Form 990s for Columbus Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $14,181,564 from Battelle Memorial Institute
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 33 new grant, including a grant for $9,976,871 from L Brands Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Bartz Marr Family Foundation
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 33 new grant, including a grant for $5,177,000 from The Wexner Family Charitable Fund
January 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCommunity foundationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1234 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
Metro area
Columbus, OH
County
Franklin County, OH
Website URL
columbusfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(614) 251-4000
Facebook page
TheColumbusFoundation 
Twitter profile
@colsfoundation 
IRS details
EIN
31-6044264
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1945
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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