Public Benefit : Community Foundations
The Columbus Foundation
Strengthening and improving the community for the benefit of all its citizens
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (69.51) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 95.1% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 3.1% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 1.6% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.01 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (39.51) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 34.0% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 22.7% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 8.29 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (30.00) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
The Columbus Foundation
1234 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43205
tel: (614) 251-4000
fax: (614) 251-4009
EIN: 31-6044264
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas F. Kridler | President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $256,236 | 0.31% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
At The Columbus Foundation we see the power of philanthropy each and every day - and the extraordinary impact it is making in our community. We are the trusted philanthropic advisor to more than 1,700 individuals, families, and businesses who want to make a difference in the lives of others through charitable giving. Since 1943, people from all walks of life have partnered with the Foundation and created unique named funds to support the causes they care about. We offer unparalleled resources, services, and community knowledge to help donors realize the most informed and effective charitable giving possible.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Columbus Foundation - OH | 69.51 | |
| The Saint Paul Foundation - MN | 69.17 | |
| California Community Foundation - CA | 69.74 | |
| Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - NC | 65.24 | |
| Communities Foundation of Texas - TX | 55.73 |  |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Columbus Foundation - OH | 69.51 | |
| Austin Community Foundation - TX | 69.78 | |
| California Community Foundation - CA | 69.74 | |
| The Boston Foundation - MA | 69.67 | |
| East Bay Community Foundation - CA | 66.59 | |
| The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region - DC | 57.62 | |
