Kindness starts with each of us.
Acts of kindness have the power to transform lives and communities. The Center for HumanKindness is on a mission to strengthen our connections to one another and spread kindness throughout the community.
There is so much to love in Central Ohio, so much to be proud of, and so much to celebrate again this year. We are a community on the move, with accolades galore coming in from press all around the world; we are hardly the best kept secret among U.S. cities anymore. Just one recent example of our growing recognition is that the publication Condé Nast Traveler named Columbus one of the 10 Best Big Cities in the U.S. this fall.
We are also an extraordinarily generous community. This is important, because for all of our forward movement in terms of economic development, many folks amongst us have challenges that are unchanged with our community’s ongoing growth, expanding
physical and mental health care continues to be a growing need, and we need a vibrant arts community as we evolve into the major and successful city we want to be and be known for being.
That is why we sponsor this special Giving section of Columbus Monthly each year. Our nonprofits need your help to fuel their contributions to the present and future of our community, and bringing visibility to their needs and their capacities for converting your contributed dollars into community improvements for all is just plain vital to our region’s success. Simply put, our nonprofits not only help, educate, inspire, and serve so many among us, they also are drivers of our economic
growth and social cohesion.
So, in this time of the year when we take stock of the year behind us, what you have to be thankful for and to share, and as we all strive to live lives of significance—not just success—we hope you consider supporting the organizations featured on the following pages. They are true partners in our community’s well-being and progress, and they match strength to need so that all have the opportunity to participate in the great and growing community we strive to be.
Doug Kridler, President and CEO
The Columbus Foundation
Kindness Fund provides grants to help individuals and families in our region address a sudden financial hardship caused by an unforeseen event. Working with nearly 50 nonprofits, this program helps ensure that one setback doesn’t spiral into prolonged instability.
—Gifts of Kindness Nonprofit Partner
Join hundreds of others making a difference in our community by supporting this extraordinary kindness engine.
This holiday season, give a gift that supports central Ohio neighbors in overcoming an unexpected hardship through the Gifts of Kindness Fund.
Established in 2014 and fueled by the generosity of Columbus Foundation donors and kindness champions, the Gifts of Kindness Fund provides grants to help individuals and families in our region address a sudden financial hardship caused by an unforeseen event. Working with nearly 50 nonprofits, this program helps ensure that one setback doesn’t spiral into prolonged instability.
Join hundreds of others making a difference in our community by supporting this extraordinary kindness engine.
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A KID AGAIN, CENTRAL OHIO
281 Cramer Creek Court
Dublin, OH 43017
614-697-4128
akidagain.org/centralohio
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $1.4 million
Number of employees: 7
Established: 1995
Locations: 6 nationwide, 1 local
@akacentraloh
When doctor visits, medical bills and treatments disrupt the joys of childhood, A Kid Again Adventures help kids regain those moments with their families.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Brianne McFarland
Executive Director
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Josh Applebaum
Chair
Jacoby Boren
Alea Bradley
David Campbell
Vince Giacalone
C.J. Giannetto
Zeenia Kaul
Lisa Kelso
Dr. Katelyn Krivchenia
Brad Mullenix
Erika Prouty
Stacy Radabaugh
Leo Ruberto
Evan Spencer
Archie Williamson
Greg Yitsis
Our cost-free, carefree family outings called Adventures are held year round and enable 2,700 Central Ohio families to set aside their concerns and find joy in a community that shares a similar complex life journey. A Kid Again Adventures foster hope, reconnect family members and create lasting memories.
Families caring for a child with a life-threatening medical condition deal with more than uncertainty. They struggle with depression, social isolation, debt, work disruption, stress, and long periods of separation.
A Kid Again Adventures support families through opportunities to be together and with others on similar journeys. Families participate in as many events as they wish at venues such as entertainment centers, amusement parks, stadiums, museums and zoos.
OUR IMPACT
Studies show that anticipation of and participation in Adventures produce positive mental, physical and social outcomes.
A study conducted by the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that when families attend multiple A Kid Again Adventures, both parents and children report significantly higher emotional and social well-being, and they experience better health-related outcomes. Surveyed families reported:
• 92%: Less depression or sadness
• 90%: Distraction from the demands of treatment
• 57%: Improvement in health behaviors and choices
• 88%: Improvement in quality of life
• 55%: Improvement in health condition
• 82%: Stronger connection to families in similar situations
• 77%: Feel a tighter family bond
ALL THAT - TEENS HOPEFUL ABOUT TOMORROW
P.O. Box 27113
4117 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43227
614-745-0007 all-that.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $1,455,000
Number of employees: 20
Established: 2009
Number of locations: One
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Grants: 95%
Corporate gifts: 5%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Danella Hicks
Executive Director
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Erika Little
Board President
James Hollingshed Board Secretary
Danella Hicks
Founder & Executive Director
danellahicks@all-that.org
All THAT—Teens Hopeful About Tomorrow (All THAT) is a premier mentoring and enrichment program for underserved teens. We mentor youth in academic achievement, life skill develoment and career planning. We establish caring relationships with teens and enhance their ability to make good choices, obtain jobs that pay a living wage and realize their hopes, dreams and goals.
We envision our teens graduating from high school, obtaining successful careers, living healthy, productive lives and being hopeful about their future.
YOUR DONATION HELPS PROVIDE
• Academic assistance to struggling teens
• Virtual reality career exploration
• Social/Emotional Workshops
• Substance abuse and violence prevention
• Transportation into the community
• Daily meals and snacks
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• Cooking classes and grocery store tours to help alleviate chronic and acute illnesses
• Access to shower, washer and dryer, and hygiene products
• Access to technology
• Free enrichment activities and clubs
• Daily access to caring adults
In 2020, we purchased the Shady Lane Presbyterian Church and established The ALL THAT Center of Excellence to create a welcoming, safe environment where teens can have access to academic assistance, exposure to careers that pay a living wage, develop the skills needed to succeed in the workforce and have exposure to enrichment opportunities that boost their life skills.
We offer stipends based on consistent attendance, participation and engagement to help teens become aware of the connection between engagement and earning a living wage.
Help students explore careers that pay a living wage!
Imagine a future where every teen in our community has the confidence and resources to succeed. For over 600 middle and high school teens, ages 13-19, in the 43227 and 43232 ZIP Codes, that future is becoming a reality through our life-changing mentoring program. Every day, we’re not just reaching these young people; we’re helping them unlock their potential and inspiring them to aim higher. With your support, we are ready to expand our impact and create a new, state-of-the-art teen center to ensure every teen in our program can access even more opportunities for growth.
For over fifteen years, our mentoring program has been more than just a safe place; it’s a hub for transformation, where teens gain essential academic, workforce, and life skills that empower them to break cycles of poverty and believe in their potential. Through tutoring, job training, and leadership development, we provide tools and mentorship that help teens set their sights on high school graduation and careers that pay a living wage. By funding our program, you’re investing in a stronger future for them and a safer, more prosperous future for our city.
Celebrating 15 years of empowering teens!
ALS UNITED OHIO
1170 Old Henderson Road, Suite 221
Columbus OH 43220
614-273-2572
ALSohio.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $2.2 million
Number of employees: 12
Established: 1983
Locations: 1
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Marlin K. Seymour President & CEO
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Mark Stach Chair
Ryan Meadows
Vice Chair
Wendy Pingree
Treasurer
Lauren Barber
Paul Carey, Jr.
Ben Duckworth
Jay Eiben
Corey Messaros
Judy Schmitz
Jennifer Turnes
Beth Wilch
• To provide free local services that enhance quality of life for people and their families who are living with the devastation of ALS.
• To partner with local hospital-based ALS Multidisciplinary Clinics for interprofessional care.
• To amplify the collective voice of the ALS community to foster urgency in the fight against ALS.
• To fight for public policy initiatives that will improve the lives of people living with ALS.
• To support research and discovery to find causes, treatments, and ultimately cures for ALS.
ALS United Ohio was founded in 1983 to serve the unique needs of those living with ALS, their families, and their caregivers. We provide all programs and services free of charge, thanks to the generous contributions of individuals, businesses and foundations in the community. Donations, sponsorships, and grants are the organization’s sole source of revenue.
ALS United Ohio’s experienced ALS team members are boots-on-theground helping people navigate their illness with independence, connection, comfort, peace of mind, and quality of life. Services include one-on-one case management by licensed professionals; phone and in-office consultations; onsite continuing education; collaboration with hospital-based ALS Multidisciplinary Clinics at OhioHealth, University
of Cincinnati and Premier Health; loans and purchases of durable medical equipment and supplies; loans of assistive technology devices; smart home technology, quality of life reimbursement grants; education and exchange groups; family and caregiver support; resources for children; bereavement support; caregiver appreciation; newsletters; a lending library; and referrals to additional resources.
Last year we served 621 people with ALS, a 40% increase in the last five years. More than 1,100 pieces of durable medical equipment, supplies, and smart home items were loaned or given to people with ALS. More than $216,000 was provided in quality of life reimbursement grants. 22,000+ people received print or electronic newsletters. 436 patient visits were held at ALS Multidisciplinary Clinics. Our nurses and social workers are knowledgeable about the complexities of ALS care. They guide people with ALS through all aspects of their support and care, with personalized attention and continuity of care.
CENTRAL OHIO
1650 Lake Shore Dr., Suite 350
Columbus OH 43204
614-848-6676
heart.org/ohio
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $4.6 million
Number of employees: 15
Established: 1924
Locations: 1 (local)
@AmericanHeartOhio
To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Nancy Tobbe
Executive Director
BOARD LEADERSHIP
Angelo Mazzocco
Chair
Dr. Joshua J. Joseph
President
Frank Willson
Leadership Development Chair
Devray Kirkland
Immediate Past Chair
Dr. Laura Gravelin
Immediate Past President
Bequests & Split Interests 8.9%
Other Public Support: 1.7%
Other Revenue: 16.3%
BOARD MEMBERS
Jenny Barnes
Donald Beckman
Tony Botos
Chris Boynton
Rob Cercek
Dr. Lamont Clay
Mark Conselyea
Ursula Cottone
Dr. Richard J. Gumina
Dr. Amrita Karve
Dr. Catherine Krawczeski
Linda Lynch
Hollis Mignogno
Dr. Buhari Mohammed
Michael J. Moran
Dr. Subha Raman
Tim Schiffer
Tina Thornton
Dr. Aaron Trask
Steven Yaffe
Since our founding in 1924, deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been cut in half, and yet there are so many lives to be saved. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by our volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health, share lifesaving resources and have been a leading source of health information for a century.
• We’re the nation’s leader in CPR education and training.
• We help people understand the importance of healthy lifestyle choices.
• We provide science-based treatment guidelines for health care professionals to help them give quality care to their patients.
• We educate policymakers and the public as we advocate for changes to protect and improve the health of our communities.
Since funding began in 1951, we have invested more than $5.7 billion in research nationally with more than $76 million in Central Ohio, and currently, nearly $19 million is invested in active, local research. We have funded many
lifesaving research advances such as the first artificial heart valve, cholesterol-lowering drugs, heart transplantation, CPR techniques and more.
Locally, the American Heart Association is impacting more than 3 million lives across 35 counties in Central and Southeast Ohio.
Through volunteer and donor support, just last year alone, we made an impact in the following ways:
• 25 hospitals received one or more Get with the Guidelines Awards for exceptional care,
• 17 hospitals received heart attack or stroke care certifications,
• 35,000 people in Central Ohio were trained in CPR,
• 146 schools participated in Association initiatives improving student health and well-being,
• 85 businesses participated in Association initiatives improving employee health and well-being,
• 6 community Blood Pressure Hubs that educate individuals on symptoms and risks of high blood pressure, offer access to measuring blood pressure and, if needed, connect individuals to medical care, and
• Worked with health care organizations covering 900,000 patients, to improve uncontrolled high blood pressure and/or diabetes.
I AM BOUNDLESS INC.
445 E. Dublin Granville Road
Worthington, OH 43085
iamboundless.org
Annual revenue: $150 million
Established: 1981
Locations: 6 in Ohio plus multiple residential sites
iamboundless1 @iam_boundless bubbles@boundless iamboundless
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Services and service contracts: 97%
Philanthropy: 3%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Patrick Maynard, PhD President & CEO
Chris Wolf Chief Operating Officer
Joseph Davy Chief Finance Officer
Jennifer Riha Chief Strategy Officer
Trent Stechschulte Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
Diane Beastrom Vice President of Transition
Jodi Bopp Vice President of Advancement & Communications
Nathan Henninger Vice President of Programs
Melanie Huffman Vice President of People & Culture
Rick Neighbarger Vice President of Analytics & Technology BOARD LEADERSHIP
David Clark Board Chair
Lori Steiner Vice Chair
Kelly Perlman Treasurer
Jack Butch Secretary
I Am Boundless Inc. is a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people. We are the largest private service provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and behavioral health challenges in Ohio. For more than 42 years, Boundless has provided people with the freedom and opportunity to live boundless lives where they live, work and play. Some of our services include residential support, vocational training, primary and dental care, autism services, counseling and multiple programs for adults. We proudly offer person-centered care that celebrates each individual and empowers them to become active participants in their communities.
Boundless is proud of our entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking vision. Boundless is a statewide organization serving more than 5,000 people each year in more than 60 Ohio counties. We have the state’s only primary health center for people with I/DD. Our Parent-Directed Program (PDP) is also unique in the state, enabling parents and family members of loved ones with I/DD the opportunity to direct care in a very personal way. Boundless is proud to be at the forefront of using technology to allow the people we serve greater independence.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
You can help by making a gift online or mailing it to our office. Or simply scan the QR code below. Together we can create boundless futures!
THE BUCKEYE RANCH
4653 E. Main St.
Whitehall, OH 43213
614-875-2371
buckeyeranch.org/2024GivingGuide
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $58.4 million
Number of employees: 570
Established: 1961
Locations: 6
SOURCES OF FUNDING @thebuckeyeranch
To raise hope and provide healing for children, youth and families.
The Buckeye Ranch is a private, nonprofit provider that has been serving children and families in Ohio for over 60 years. Our goal as an organization is to continue to understand the lived experiences and evolving real-time needs of those we serve so that we can develop services and programs that set youth and families up for long-term success. Through this understanding, we can fill mental health support gaps, provide comprehensive support to enhance access to services, and ultimately dismantle barriers to care within our community.
matches donors with families receiving support from The Buckeye Ranch. To become a donor to the program, email hopefortheholidays@buckeyeranch.org with interest. You can also learn more about the program by visiting buckeyeranch.org/get-involved/hope-forthe-holidays/.
EXECUTIVE
LEADERSHIP
Vickie
Thompson-Sandy President & CEO
BOARD
MEMBERSHIP
Chay Rankin Chair
Rick Mariotti
Vice Chair
Doug Muszynski
Treasurer
Jen Bowen
Secretary
Mark Howard
Immediate Past Chair
Jay Larsen Director at Large
William Livisay Director at Large
Joe Gallo Honorary Board Member Trustees
Beau Arnason
Ron Carter
Alessandro Ciaffoncini
David Kristal
Andrew Lynch
Jessica McNamee
Joe Rezabek
Russell “Brian” Stump
Nathan West
Jill Wilder
Jax Zachariah
Mike Zampini
Each day, more than 2,350 youth are impacted by The Buckeye Ranch’s care, receiving services designed to help them become successful within their families, schools, and communities. A number of successful mental health services and programs across our four service areas - Child Welfare Services, Community-Based and Education Mental Health Services, Residential Treatment Services, and Integrated Care Services - are operated for youth and families across the state. In fiscal year 2023, The Buckeye Ranch served over 7,000 individuals via 21,000+ mental health prevention and education encounters through our services in the community.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT
• Monetary Donations: To support The Buckeye Ranch, visit BuckeyeRanch.org/2024GivingGuide
• In-Kind Donations: The Buckeye Ranch accepts a wide range of timely in-kind donations for the youth and families we serve in the community throughout the year. These needs change monthover-month based on real-time requests from those we serve, but you can find our updated list of critically needed items at www. buckeyeranch.org/get-involved/ in-kind-donations/
• Hope for the Holidays 2024: Our Hope for the Holidays program
• A Positive Note 2025: The Buckeye Ranch’s signature annual fundraiser, which celebrates the power that hope and healing have in the mental health journeys of children, youth, and families we serve! Our 4th annual A Positive Note 2025 celebration will happen on May 8, 2025 at Kemba LIVE! If you’re interested in supporting the event, please email Abby Maenle, Director of Development, at amaenle@buckeyeranch.org with interest. To keep an eye on out for the official 2025 date or to learn more about the event, visit buckeyeranch.org/get-involved/apositive-note/.
• Home Runs for Hometown Kids 2025: Each year, The Buckeye Ranch partners with the Columbus Clippers to raise funds to support and resources to hometown kids in our community. Donors pledge $1, $3 or $5 for every home run the Clippers hit this season, and at the end of the season, pledge amounts are multiplied by the total number of home runs hit by the team. Please reach out to Abby Maenle, Director of Development, at amaenle@buckeyeranch.org with interest. To learn more about the program, visit buckeyeranch. org/get-involved/home-runs-forhometown-kids/.
DIOCESAN EDUCATION CORPORATION
DBA EMMAUS ROAD SCHOLARSHIP FUND
197 E. Gay St. Columbus OH 43215
614-221-5829
emmausroadscholarship.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $3 million
Number of employees: 7
Established: 2021
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Individual Gifts 99%
Business/Corporate Matching Gifts 1%
Established in December 2021, the Diocesan Education Corporation (dba Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund) is the state-certified scholarship granting organization (SGO) of the Diocese of Columbus formed to allow Ohio taxpayers to redirect their tax dollars to make a Catholic education affordable and accessible for all who desire it.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Fr. Michael Hartge President
John Mackessy Treasurer
Dr. Adam J. Dufault Secretary
BOARD
MEMBERSHIP
Dr. Adam J. Dufault
Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Columbus
Seth Burkholder, CPA Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Theresa Vivona Associate Director for Advancement
Mary Kettinger Associate Director for Government Affairs
Leigh Jahahn SGO Development Assistant
Fr. Edward Shikina Pastor, Sacred Hearts Church, Cardington and Marion Saint Mary Church
Cecelia Pitt Principal, St. Vincent de Paul School, Mt. Vernon
Karen Lasswell Finance Manager, The Notre Dame Schools, Portsmouth
Contributions to the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund are used primarily as academic scholarships for K-12 students to attend Our Catholic Schools and prioritized for students in the greatest financial need. In return for a contribution, donors can receive a dollar-for-dollar credit against their annual Ohio income tax liability, up to $750 for an individual or $1,500 if married filing jointly.
In the three years since its establishment, proceeds from the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund have provided scholarships for over 4,000 students with an average award of $1,500, while saving Ohio taxpayers nearly $6 million!
Every day, the children in Our Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Columbus are gifted with a unique opportunity to encounter Christ. In addition to exception-
al academics, they learn what it means to be a child of God - one with character, conviction, morals and compassion.
But this gift shouldn’t be limited just to those with financial means.
Making a high-quality, Catholic education accessible and affordable for all families who desire it is a philanthropic priority for our diocese. With your gift to the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund, you help open the doors and transform the education experience for nearly 18,000 students while receiving a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Ohio taxes.
Based on tax rates posted by the Ohio Department of Taxation, an individual with an annual income of $40,000 has an average state tax liability of $750. Consult a tax advisor for guidance on your specific situation.
Scholarship Fund, the state of Ohio allows you to claim a dollar-for-dollar credit* against your state tax liability.
It’s true! When you give to the Emmaus Road taxes you already pay to create need-based scholarships for students to receive a faithbased education in the Diocese of Columbus?
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CHARITABLE PHARMACY
200 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus OH 43215
614-227-0301
charitablepharmacy.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $1.6 million
Number of employees: 14
Established: 2010
Locations: 2
CharitablePharmacyofCentralOhio
@charitablepharmacyoh
OF FUNDING
Grants: 66%
Corporate gifts: 24%
Individual gifts: 10%
To provide free prescription medicines, high-quality pharmacy services, sanctuary and hope to our patients –with a vision that all patients will have access to life-saving medications and a health partner to reach optimal health outcomes.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
R. Taylor Reed Executive Director
BOARD MEMBERSHIP:
Rev. Cyndy Garn President
Phil Moots
Vice President
Chamese Jarrett Treasurer
Rev. Joelle Henneman Secretary
David P. Blom
Rev. Karen Cook
Rev. Angie Cox
Jerry Friedman
Jay Godfrey
Sarah Hudson-DiSalle
Charles F. McCluskey III
Kelli Nowinsky
Matt Sapko
Charleta B. Tavares
Sandy Witherspoon
We are more than just medicine! We serve people of all ages, race, gender identification or nationality, working to help improve each patient’s health status through no-cost medications and other patient-centered services. Many come to us in distress or crisis, unable to afford medications needed to treat and manage chronic health conditions.
Our average patient takes 8 different medications daily – and 50% of patients we serve are over age 65.
We focus strongly where access to healthcare is inequitable and unaffordable and health status is poor. We serve residents of Franklin County, uninsured/underinsured and living at or below 300% of federal poverty level. We also connect patients with other community services to help overcome additional inequities and social challenges they experience. We advocate for and educate patients that many chronic health conditions are also
best managed with a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Each year, we dispense over 100,000 prescriptions to 1,600 patients for free at more than 9,000 clinical visits.
Refer patients/donate unused medications: visit our Prescribers page for information on patient referrals, drug formulary and donating non-controlled medications.
Prescribers and new patients can learn about eligibility, the process and scheduling an initial appointment on our New Patient page online.
Support our work: Whether donating prescription medications or supporting us financially, your help makes a difference to people simply trying to improve their health outcomes. There are many ways to give, including:
• Online or check donations by mail
• Will bequests/planned giving
• Recurring gifts
• Donor advised funds/family foundations
• Workplace giving/employer match
• Commemorative/memorial giving
• Charitable IRA rollovers
Learn more online at charitablepharmacy.org/give.
CHILDREN’S HUNGER ALLIANCE
1105 Schrock Road #505
Columbus OH 43229
800-227-6446
childrenshungeralliance.org
Annual revenue: $14.4 million
Number of employees: 54
Established: 1970
Number of locations: 4
OF FUNDING CHAOhio
@childrenshungeralliance
USDA/ODE Reimbursements: 61%
Other government grants: 14%
Individual giving: 10%
Other income: 6%
Corporate & foundation giving: 5%
Events: 4%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Michelle M. Brown
President and Chief Executive Officer
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Aaron Ockerman
Chair
Nikki Scarpitti
Vice Chair
Steve Rigdon
Treasurer
Frank Combs
Secretary
Masa Abdelhadi
Development Chair
Kelli Berner At-Large Member
Skyler Kalady At-Large Member
Janice InnisThompson At-Large Member
Steve Denny
Regional Development Board Chair
Jeff Markowski
Regional Development Board Chair
Tyler Smith
Regional Development Board Chair
At Children’s Hunger Alliance (CHA), we believe every child should have nutritious food to eat every day of the week, all year long. CHA is leading the charge to break the cycle of childhood hunger in Ohio, providing food and nutrition education directly to children wherever they are.
CHA plays a unique role as the only comprehensive statewide organization focused solely on children’s food security and nutrition education. We adapt to need by getting nutritious food to kids wherever they are: in family childcare, childcare centers, schools, afterschool programs, over weekends and during the summer. With over 1,600 partner sites across 76 counties, we provide direct service, capacity-building, and education – all aimed at nourishing children’s futures.
In 2024 alone, we provided over 8 million meals. Since 1970, CHA has worked in concert with schools, librar-
Ann Whisler
Regional Development Board Chair
Lisa Dodge Emeritus Member
Sathu Alagappan
Irene Alvarez
Heather Brocker
Sheldon Clarke
Trish English
Abby Goolsby
Jennifer Jarrell
Lisa Kelso
Erica Krumlauf
Jeff Marx
Chris Potelicki
Brett Radulovich
Dawn Riedel
Chana Russell
John Singleton
Ryen Stewart
Bryan White
ies, recreation centers, foodbanks, and other state and local organizations to increase food security and food education in our communities, because we all have a role to play. We know that hungry children don’t learn as quickly, get lower test scores, and have more behavioral issues. Our programs and partnerships target the problem directly so kids will be ready to learn and eventually earn.
CHA’s decades of service have made us a highly effective partner and seasoned adviser for organizations working with children. In addition to providing meals, we help schools develop school breakfast programs; our nutrition education team builds children’s food knowledge and nurtures self-efficacy; and we lighten the administrative load for childcare centers and afterschool programs.
Currently, CHA supports about 40% of food-insecure children in Ohio, and we have a growing waitlist. There is more work to do, but this is one problem that is solvable with your support! Together, we can change things. No child should go hungry in Ohio.
COLUMBUS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
1390 Dublin Road
Columbus OH 43215
614-240-7410
cmafohio.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $4.2 million
Number of employees: 11
Established: 1958
Locations: 1
ColumbusMedicalAssociationFoundation
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Investment income: 92%
Rental income/ other: 5%
Contribution income: 2%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP:
Tracy L. Davidson CEO
Laurie Hawkins
CFO/COO
Paula Cosby Director
BOARD
MEMBERSHIP:
Marc Parnes, MD
President
Karen King, MD
Vice President
James Nichols
Secretary/Treasurer
Luis Alcalde
Edward Bope, MD
Don Brown
Lamont Clay, MD
Jasmine Green
Kanny Grewal, MD
Jeffrey Hall, MD
Brett Kockentiet, MD
Barbara Lach
Jacob Liu, MD
Ahmad Mostafavifar, MD
Al Rodack
Mark Stamm
Lisa Wesolek
Teresa Long, MD
Dwight Scarborough, MD
Claire Wolfe, MD
The Columbus Medical Association (CMA) Foundation has a long history of investing in the health and wellbeing of our community. Since 1958, we have served as the CMA physician’s voice to spark innovative programs that solve health and wellness issues impacting Central Ohioans. The Foundation’s grant-making philosophy prioritizes initiatives that offer significant, constructive change in health systems. We are committed to improving the delivery and coordination of healthcare services to uninsured, underinsured, and vulnerable populations; saving and improving lives through the coordination of trauma and emergency health care resources across a regionalized system; and teaching physicians to improve the patient/provider relationship by combining wellness with leadership.
The Foundation is actively committed to developing the next generation of physicians and philanthropists through its two youth programs - Made for Medicine and the Youth Advisory Council (Council).
Made for Medicine is a programmatic solution designed to remedy the underrepresentation of African Americans in the medical field. It provides African American youth (grades 6-12) with interests in medical careers with critical
foundational knowledge, hands-on learning, simulations, mentoring and more through a three-phased, six-year program.
The Youth Advisory Council provides a platform for young people (ages 13-18) to engage in healthcare philanthropy and prepares them for futures in community leadership. The Council has granted more than $321,000 since 2001 to support programs that target healthcare and wellness issues affecting youth such as mental health needs, addiction/substance abuse disorder, reproductive health, bullying, self-esteem, equity and inclusion, and general basic needs.
For more information, go to columbusmedicalassociationfoundation.org.
THE BREATHING ASSOCIATION
741 E. Broad St.
Columbus OH 43205
614-457-4570
breathingassociation.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $6.9 million
Number of employees: 32
Established: 1906
Locations: One headquarters, 2 mobile services and 20 community sites
@TheBreathingAssociation
@the.breathing.association.cbus @the-breathing-association
SOURCES OF FUNDING Grant Funding 93%
There are many great ways you can support us. Firstly, we have a robust volunteer program. We currently have a need for medical providers and other administrative support. Secondly, charity care for those in healthcare crisis is our mission. Fifty percent of our patients rely on free care and medications. In addition, our 2024 Capital Campaign is under way. We have reached 30 percent of our goal.
post-hospitalization care and improve workflow through our new design for all our patients and clients.
By expanding the healthcare center, including exam rooms and mobile diagnostic capabilities, we aim to enhance patient care and reduce hospital readmissions, ultimately lowering healthcare costs.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Lori Sontag
President & CEO
Dennis Smith Chair
Julian Bell
Treasurer
Tiffany Olverson
Secretary
Ed Frantz
Immediate Past Chair
Dr. Samir Arora
Member-at-Large
BOARD
MEMBERSHIP
Paul Anderson
Ryan Binau
Jenny Carlson
Nelson Cary
Becca Dolbow
DeAnna Duvall
Dana Sadiq
Chris Slagle
Roy St. John
Anna Wuerth
The Breathing Association’s Tobacco Treatment Center of Ohio seeks capital funding of $1.5 million. The capital campaign will fund the purchase of an office totaling $1 million, building improvements of $300,000 and establishment of a building fund at $200,000.
These funds will accommodate the dynamic growth and address the tobacco and lung cancer epidemics in Ohio. Strategically located on East Broad Street, our new facility provides ample space to accommodate our rapid growth and better serve the community’s needs.
With an emphasis on accessibility, the relocation ensures that patients can easily access the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center for essential
Since its founding in 1906 by Carrie Nelson Black during the tuberculosis epidemic, The Breathing Association has been a cornerstone of charitable healthcare in Central Ohio that focuses on providing the best access to care possible.
With a legacy of providing free primary care healthcare services for the entire family and extensive programs in lung health, nicotine cessation and utility assistance, the organization remains committed to improving lives for the next 120 years and beyond.
In the past year, the organization has helped over 18,000 families and shown growth of 20 percent. Preparing for the future, we welcome the community to tour our new location.
COLUMBUS URBAN LEAGUE
788 Mt. Vernon Ave
Columbus OH 43203
614-257-6300
cul.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $15 million
Number of employees: 84
Established: 1918
Locations: 1
TheColumbusUrbanLeague @CULempowering @columbusurbanleague
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Government grants 72%
Corporate Gifts 17%
Special Events 6%
Individual Gifts 1%
Other 4%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP:
Stephanie Hightower President & CEO
Kesha Garrett Chief Operating Officer
Raj Govindaraj Chief Financial Officer
Charity Martin-King Vice President of Youth Leadership & Workforce Development
Tina Boulding Vice President of Advancement
Tonya Little
Associate Vice President of Adult Workforce Development
Your Columbus Urban League is a trusted, community-driven organization. We empower Black and underrepresented groups through economic, educational, and social progress.
A fully inclusive economy where everyone is supported and can achieve their full potential and contribute to the greater good.
Andrea Wilkes Associate Vice President of Entrepreneurship Services
Lorenzo Brent Associate Vice President of Financial Empowerment Services
BOARD MEMBERSHIP:
Jim Negron Board Chair
Nichole Barnes Marshall Vice Chair
Stephanie Shaw Secretary
Hussein Awada Treasurer
Darren Shepard At Large
Giavonni Lucas
Beth W. Murphy
Brandon Nelson
Monica Oliverio
Melissa Blount-Garner
Tristan Hall
Mark Halpin
William Jefferson
Viren Patel
Melissa Stimac
We are a trusted Advocate that delivers innovative, transformational services with the highest integrity and respect for the people we serve. We are a relevant and effective provider for our families, communities, stakeholders, and partners.
DEAF SERVICES CENTER INC.
215 N. Front St., Suite 240
Columbus OH 43215
614-678-1701
dsc.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $2 million
Number of employees: 22
Established: 1991
Locations: 4
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Jonathan M. Davis
Executive Director
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Cheryl Prusinski
Chair
Dawn Watts
Vice Chair
Art Roehrig
Adam Bernholtz
Priscilla Doudt
Vincent Sabino
In 1980, the state of Ohio established Community Centers for the Deaf (CCD) with funding provided by the Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC). The purpose was to provide advocacy for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals, to coordinate Deaf community events, and to become a central location for providing information on deafness. With a large Deaf population in central Ohio due to the Columbus location of the Ohio School for the Deaf, there was a strong demand for services.
Deaf Services Center began operations in 1991 to expand on programs provided as a CCD. Under the guidance of dedicated staff and a board of trustees, DSC established a strong foundation, becoming the leading provider of community-based services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals in the state of Ohio.
Deaf Services Center’s mission is to empower the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf-Blind and to promote access to communication, services and events in the community. Deaf Services Center envisions a community where there are no communication barriers facing Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf-Blind individuals.
Deaf Services Center’s staff empowers those faced with language barriers by promoting access to communication. Our resources help those who have hearing loss or are non-English users to fully access the English language in communicating with others. Headquartered in central Ohio, with satellite
offices serving the northwest and southeast areas of the state, DSC is the largest provider of services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf-Blind in Ohio.
Deaf Services Center provides a wide array of services to ensure access to communication and gainful employment, empowering Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf-Blind individuals and their families, as well as providing education, training, advocacy and youth development needs. As DSC is the leader in the provision of services focused on the needs of the Deaf, Hardof-Hearing and Deaf-Blind communities, their families and supporting agencies/ businesses, we are here to help.
Deaf Services Center provides the following services: community services, vocational services, social security benefits counseling, American Sign Language classes, early intervention, interpreting services, advocacy, case management and peer support, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) education and Deaf awareness presentations.
In addition, Deaf Services Center provides community events hosted several times a year in Columbus, Mansfield, Toledo and Chillicothe for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf-Blind to gather and have community support.
671 South High St. Suite 800 Columbus OH 43206
614-294-5181
Goodwillcolumbus.org
Annual revenue: $56 million
Number of employees: 1,100
Established: 1939
Number of locations: Our footprint includes 12 retail stores, seven attended donation centers, five job training locations, four adult day service sites and one art studio & galleryu across Franklin County in a commitment to serve people where they are.
@goodwillcolumbus
Social Enterprise: 62%
Grants: 34%
Corporate Gifts: 3%
Individual Gifts: 1%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Ryan Burgess President and CEO
Mark Koenig Chief Financial and Compliance Officer
Marlene Armstrong Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Jennifer Marshall Senior Vice President of Strategy and Mission Impact
Jennifer Jedinak Vice President of Retail
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Jennifer Yaross Chair (Quillity)
Ted Adams (Barnes & Thornburg LLP)
Transforming the lives of individuals through pathways to independence and the power of work.
All individuals are embraced as valued and dignified members of our community.
Goodwill Columbus is proud to be one of the region’s largest nonprofits, a top 100 employer, and a trusted source in Central Ohio for putting people to work. Throughout our diverse portfolio, we are passionate about creating access to first jobs and advancing all Central Ohioans to their “next best job.”
We are committed to equipping 100,000
Erin Bender (Stonehenge Partners)
Andrea Darby (Ohio Health)
Kirk Dickerson (Columbus State Community College)
Jeff Girard (Designer Brands)
John Hall (CBRE)
Stephen Ifeduba
Megan Kilgore (City of Columbus)
Clara Kridler (Hologram)
George Leugers (Fifth Third Bank)
Jen Martin (Iodine)
Erik McDowell (Westfield)
Kari Palmer (KPMG)
Marissa Peirsol (BakerHostetler)
Marc Reitter (AEP Ohio)
Linda Roubinek (Grange Insurance)
individuals with the tools to advance economic mobility through the power of work by 2030. To do this, Goodwill Columbus will continue to create new jobs, transform communities through job training, career coaching, and vocational habilitation in order to empower individuals.
• Make a gift
• Donate clothing, goods and furniture
• Shop our stores and our Goodwill Art Studio & Gallery
• Contract our custodial and security services
• Hire our job training graduates
• Volunteer with us
Goodwill Columbus empowers individuals as they change their lives and make a difference in their community through the power of work. Unlocking positive futures
Providing jobs
Offering free job training
Supporting sustainability
Empowering Individiuals
HEINZERLING COMMUNITY
1800 Heinzerling Drive
Columbus OH 43223
614-272-8888
heinzerling.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $39 million
Number of employees: 450
Established: 1959
Locations: 4
@HeinzerlingCommunity
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Heinzerling Community provides 24hour care and residential services for individuals with severe or profound developmental disabilities. For more than 60 years, we have provided love and support to over 200 residents who live in Heinzerling Community homes.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Robert E. Heinzerling
Executive Director
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Rick A. Wanner
Chair
Linda S. Heinzerling
Vice President
James P. Marrie
Secretary
Brendan Feheley
Karen Heinzerling
John E. Hollback, Jr.
Rob Koogler
Matthew Lehner
Adam Wilson
To provide a loving and nurturing environment that enriches the development, education and quality of life for individuals with severe or profound developmental disabilities. Heinzerling Community staff members work around the clock to nurture and develop each resident. This is accomplished through a personalized approach involving many supports, including physical and occupational therapy, communication and social skills, life skills, nursing, nutritional plans and sensory development for residents. These activities occur at Heinzerling Community and during community outings.
Heinzerling Community provides an important resource for families and is the only service provider in Central Ohio that focuses exclusively on individuals with severe or profound developmental disabilities. Many families seek us out to care for their loved one if they are unable to do so in their own home. Families maintain an active role in their family member’s life while Heinzerling Community provides the day to day care.
Donate – Individual donations provide
our residents with adaptive equipment for therapy, daily living, personal care items, and opportunities to attend community outings. Donate at heinzerling.org/get-involved/donate.
Volunteer – We are currently looking for volunteer groups to spend time doing planned activities with our residents. This is a great opportunity for corporate teams, organizations, and school-age youth. We are also in need of volunteers to join and support our fundraising event committee.
Sponsorship opportunities – Support our events with a sponsorship for our annual auction gala, and our annual golf classic.
Make a planned gift – As we plan for the future, we have established the Heinzerling Legacy Society. Donors can make more significant, planned gifts that will have a lasting impact on current and future residents.
HOME FOR FAMILIES
727 E. Main St.
Columbus OH 43205
614-461-9247
homeforfamilies.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $7.9 million
Employees: 66
Established: 1986
Locations: 1
homeforfamiliescbus
@homeforfamiliescbus
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Government Grants: 90%
Private Funding: 10%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Beth Fetzer-Rice
President & CEO
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Stephanie Couhig
President
Shawn Dorsey
Treasurer
Amit Patel
Secretary
Dean Bruno
Natalie Cernansky
Glen Dugger
Tammara Flagler
Cassidy Horton
Devin Hughes
Holley King
Michelle McLaughlin
Andrea Roper
Adam Slinger
Anita Smith
Chuck Wentzel
Home for Families (HFF) is dedicated to empowering families and youth facing housing crises by resolving immediate needs, providing essential resources and fostering long-term stability. Established nearly 40 years ago by community members committed to preventing even a single night of homelessness for children, HFF has grown to become Franklin County’s largest non-shelter provider of family housing. Each year, HFF supports over 1,200 families and youths through various programs aimed at achieving lasting stability and improving long-term self-sufficiency.
At Home for Families, we are experts at working behind the scenes to bridge housing gaps. Our family-centered philosophy incorporates a holistic, Housing-First approach using rapid re-housing strategies that provide targeted assistance and intensive case management to transition clients from emergency shelters to permanent homes. Our organization also promotes financial stability through direct support, financial education, employment and training services, and referrals to community resources. HFF educational programs, including afterschool, summer, and kindergarten readiness (SPARK), ensure that low-income children can succeed academically despite housing challenges, helping to break the cycle of poverty.
Operating a comprehensive continuum of care, HFF collaborates with a network of community partners and governmental bodies to address clients’ holistic needs. We specifically focus on young families and transitional-age youth (18-24) who face acute housing instability (crisis), exacerbated by issues such as limited affordable housing options, low wages, record eviction rates, and systemic racism. While only 23% of the population in Franklin County is comprised of individuals identifying as Black or African American, this group makes up over 75% of HFF’s client base. Over 90% of these clients are single mothers under 24, many with no income and multiple evictions. These factors contribute to extended shelter stays and increased risk of long-term homelessness, with current stays averaging over 90 days, significantly longer than historical norms.
HOMEPORT
3443 Agler Road
Columbus OH 43219
614-221-8889
homeportohio.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $8.4 million
Number of employees: 34
Established: 1987
HomeportOH
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Development Fees: 40%
Contributions & Pledges: 22%
Rental & Other: 21%
Government Grants: 17%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Leah F. Evans
President & CEO
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Robyn Judge Chair
Larry Price
Secretary
Michael Purcell
Treasurer
Sam Adams
Tasha Booker
Dawn Carpenter
Robert “Bo” Chilton
Scott Failor
Matthew Keating
Emmett M. Kelly
Stephanie Meredith
Cindy Millison
Matthew Orr
Denise Robinson
Jose Rodriguez
John Rothschild
Angie Rybalt
Cheryl L. Snyder
Brent Swander
Jill Tangeman
Charleta B. Tavares
Kristopher “Kip” Wahlers
Jim Weiler
NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBERS
Chris L. Hune (Past Chair)
Homeport is the leading non-profit developer of affordable housing in Central Ohio. Having served the area since 1987, Homeport owns 3,085 affordable rental apartments and homes in 47 communities. Our 6,529 residents, families and seniors, can access a broad range of services, from after school programming to emergency assistance for rent and utilities. Homeport partnerships also link our residents to food, furniture, employment assistance, and medical and mental health services. Homeport is also the largest provider of homebuyer education, downpayment assistance and budget and credit counseling for Central Ohio.
BUILD SECURITY
Expand household equity for Black people, people of color, and low- and moderate-income buyers through forsale home development and homebuyer services.
Generate affordable housing options for Central Ohio residents by growing Homeport’s pipeline aggressively over the next three years.
Maintain housing stability through tar-
geted resident services and community engagement that serves and supports all our residents.
OUR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY
Real estate development and resident services are simply the tools we use to provide our clients with the dignity, security, and opportunity they deserve. The team at Homeport is truly in the “people business.” The true beneficiaries of our work are the 6,529 individuals we have the honor of serving every day.
HOUSE OF HOPE FOR RECOVERY
825 Dennison Ave.
Columbus OH 43215
614-291-4691
hofhope.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $3 million
Number of employees: 42
Established: 1959
Locations: 3
Houseofhope1959
SOURCES OF FUNDING
House of Hope for Recovery is one of Franklin County’s longest-serving providers of comprehensive, high-quality treatment and recovery services for individuals with substance use disorders and behavioral health challenges.
Since 1959, we have played a vital role in the local continuum of care, including operating the county’s oldest six-month in-patient treatment program for men. Over the years, we have expanded our services to meet the growing needs of the community. Our continuum of care now includes intensive outpatient treatment for men and women, shortterm in-patient treatment for men, and high-quality recovery housing.
We are deeply committed to advocating for and serving the recovery community.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Carolyn Ireland CEO
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Roger Wilson President
Michael Krause Vice President
Marci Ryan Secretary
W.C. Benton Treasurer
Robert Cochran
Dr. Brad Lander
Doyle Rausch
Judge Ed Sargus
Elizabeth Gleason
Judge Gina Russo
Jim Vutech
Steve McFarland
Our in-patient programs go beyond traditional treatment, offering financial literacy education in both group settings and one-on-one coaching. Clients also receive supported employment services and wraparound care, which help them transition into their communities as engaged and contributing citizens, while sustaining their recovery.
OUR MISSION
To provide a home for treatment and a community for recovery.
OUR VISION
Individuals thriving in recovery.
OUR CORE VALUES
OPTIMISM
We approach our work with hope and a belief in the potential of the human spirit.
We understand the challenges of addiction and sobriety, sharing in the journey through lived experience.
We actively seek out and welcome everyone, ensuring an inclusive culture of acceptance.
We operate with honesty and uphold a high standard of ethical practice.
OUR HISTORY
House of Hope began in the 1950s when George Conner, a gas station owner in Victorian Village, opened his doors to men struggling with alcoholism, offering them a place to sleep and encouraging them to get sober. What started as one man’s mission to make a difference has grown into an organization that now helps thousands.
ICE MENTORS INC.
460 E. Main St.
Columbus OH 43215
614-706-4215
icementors.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $659,000
Number of employees: 7
Established: 2012
SOURCES OF FUNDING
@Erynpinkgirlempowerment and @ice_mentors Government 70%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Eryn Hathaway
Executive Director
Sherome Hathaway
Chief Operating Officer
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Josh Watters
Columbus Public Health
Mary Howard
Retired President, Ohio State University East Medical Center
Brandon Curry
IMPACT Community Action and United States Army Reserve
Daphne McKinnie Huntington National Bank
James Prysock
Bath and Body Works
ICE Mentors (Image Character Etiquette) is a mentorship and empowerment organization dedicated to equipping youth with practical life lessons and positive role models. Established in 2011, ICE Mentors focuses on guiding youth, especially youth of color, to lead purposeful, passionate and successful lives.
Under the ICE Mentors umbrella, the Eryn PiNK Girl Empowerment (named in tribute to a fictional character) and Men of ICE Boy Empowerment programs are gender-specific initiatives designed to meet the unique needs of middle school girls and boys of color. These programs uplift, empower, and inspire the next generation of leaders by instilling confidence, resilience, and leadership skills.
At the high school level, both boys and girls unite in the EPIC (Eryn PiNK and ICE) Program, which offers a collaborative space for teens to grow as young professionals and leaders. Through career exploration, leadership development, and academic support, EPIC equips students with the tools they need for success in their personal, academic, and professional lives.
Our programs are dedicated to cultivating both leadership and workforce development among our youth, ensuring they are prepared for success in all aspects of life. Our programs include:
We bring our mission into classrooms, offering opportunities to develop essential life skills alongside academic learning, ensuring students are prepared for both personal and academic success.
Our Leadership Academy offers three immersive, age- and gender-specific programs where youth gain the tools and knowledge to become effective leaders. Through workshops, real-world projects, and leadership training, students are empowered to lead in school, communities, and future careers.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
In partnership with FCDJFS, our Mentorship Programs connect students with mentors who offer guidance and support. This program focuses on personal growth and self-improvement, helping youth navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
By making a monetary donation, you directly support the development of future leaders. Your contribution provides students with tools, resources, and experiences that help them succeed in school, careers, and life. Together, we can shape a brighter future for these young leaders.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC. (IFI) COLUMBUS
1520 Old Henderson #200
Columbus OH 43220
614-294-2434
columbus.ifipartners.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $394,000
Number of employees:
National organization: 117
Columbus location: 24
Established: 1979
Locations: 34
Individuals/ families 72%
Churches 17%
Corporate 11%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Ryan Finke CEO
Rich Mendola Global Ambassador
Scott Holahan Operations Director
Gloria Kelios National Field Director
Jason Pinschenat Director of National Ministries
COLUMBUS LEADERSHIP TEAM
Phil Foell
Columbus Area Director
Leila Gardner
Assistant Director of Mission Support
Russ Sermon
Interim OSU Campus Ministry Director
Karlos Smith Communications Manager
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Rick Negley Board Chair
Michael Sanders, CPA Treasurer
Laura Wynia Secretary
Michael Bouchard
CJ Deas
Alan C. DeVries
Mai Duff
Franklin Foulger
Karl Fox
Ryan Finke (non-voting member)
Ed Rule
Hong Frances Teng
During each academic year, over 6,000 international students come to study in Central Ohio from around the world. Most are studying to become future world leaders in science, business, and government when they return home. However, because they lack a solid support network, international students often struggle with culture shock, stress and loneliness.
International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a national organization partnering with local churches, universities, and volunteers to provide life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students. In Columbus, we work strategically to connect every international student in Central Ohio with a Christian friend who can help.
You can make a world of difference in the the lives of future leaders by giving and volunteering with IFI Columbus. Visit columbus.ifipartners.org to learn more about how you can get involved in changing the world right from your local community.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER –ARTHUR G. JAMES CANCER HOSPITAL AND RICHARD J. SOLOVE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (OSUCCC – JAMES)
460 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus OH 43210
800-293-5066
cancer.osu.edu
ABOUT
Number of employees: 6,550 full-time equivalents, with more than 300 researchers and 200 specialized oncologists
Established: 1976
Locations: 20
@OSUCCCJames
@OSUCCC_James
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Foundation Gifts: 54.92%
Individual Gifts: 23.56%
Corporations: 11.10%
Other Organizations: 10.42%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Raphael E. Pollock, MD, PhD, FACS Director, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
David E. Cohn, MD, MBA
Interim CEO and Chief Medical Officer, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
JAMES FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS
Helena Anderson
Josh Barkan
Jeri Block
Kenton R. Bowen
Michael H. Carpenter
William H. Carter
Beginning in the summer of 2021, Guy Fisher felt sharp pain that started in his feet and then moved up his legs. Off and on, he felt like he was being stabbed in the foot, ankle or leg. He grew tired and weak and lost a lot of weight.
So, he chose The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute and Ashley E Rosko, MD. After tests, Fisher, who was 55 at the time, was diagnosed first with early‐stage multiple myeloma, then a few months later with AL amyloidosis. Both are rare diseases.
“I was mad at the world,” Fisher says.
Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. When cancerous plasma cells build up in bone marrow, they crowd out the healthy cells and weaken bones. Sometimes people with multiple myeloma develop AL amyloidosis.
AL amyloidosis occurs when plasma cells in bone marrow make abnormal proteins that form twisted clumps in organs and tissues, which can keep them from working properly. Those abnormal proteins gathered in Fisher’s heart.
Though there are no cures for either rare disease at this time, both can be treated to slow their progress and ease symptoms.
David E. Cohn, MD, MBA
Jeg Coughlin Jr.
Dale Darnell
Tammy Dosch
Ron Ford
Steven G. Gabbe, MD
Libby Germain
Sarah Benson Hatcher
Cindy Hilsheimer
Lisa A. Hinson
Peter Z. Horvath
Irene J. Levine
G. Scott McComb
Jimmy Merkel
Cameron Mitchell
Diane Nye
Marnette Perry
Raphael E. Pollock, MD, PhD, FACS
Rich Porter
Mark Puskarich
Luciana Ramsey
Charles Ruma
Mark Ryan
Amy Shepherd
Julie Sloat
Judith E. Tuckerman
Doug Ulman
Robert C. White, Jr.
Alec Wightman
Jay Worly
Michelle Yeager-Thornton
EMERITUS MEMBERS
William B. Farrar, MD
Cheryl Krueger
Jane T. McCoy
James V. Pickett
David E. Schuller, MD
Soon after his own diagnoses, Fisher joined a clinical drug trial at the OSUCCC – James. The study is testing how well a medication called CAEL-101 can stop AL amyloidosis in patients also taking standard medications for the disease. CAEL-101 is a type of monoclonal antibody, a drug that’s believed to be able to bind to the proteins that target and weaken organs.
Like everyone else in the study, Fisher entered it not knowing if he would be among the two-thirds of the group who’d get CAEL-101 or the one-third who wouldn’t – the control group.
Still, Fisher didn’t hesitate to join the trial.
“Either way it’s a win,” he says. “I’m doing this for science. This will give more information for the next person who has the disease.”
He’s in a lot more hopeful place than he was in the overwhelming days after he was diagnosed and reviewing the results of a series of blood tests and MRIs. When his doctor mentioned the study for AL amyloidosis, he was relieved to know something could be done.
Since taking part in the study, Fisher has noticed he’s far less fatigued than he used to be.
“I’m regaining energy and finding enjoyment in life once again,” he says.
To help more patients like Guy and support leading-edge research that translates to highly targeted patient care, consider making a gift to the Cancer Strategic Support Fund at: go.osu.edu/supportthejames.
At The James, you’re choosing the experts who understand there is no such thing as routine cancer. Where your care is delivered by a highly specialized, compassionate team dedicated to studying and treating just one type of cancer — yours. And where more than 1,700 scientists are working on new treatments — and new hope — for every form of cancer. All at the region’s only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute.
#ChooseTheJames cancer.osu.edu/ChooseTheJames
The James is proud to be nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 26 years.
Our most important work happens outside the four walls of our bank. KeyBank gets involved, supporting people who make a difference and working with community-focused organizations through investments, philanthropy, and volunteering. We believe that together we can keep our communities full of hope, compassion, and opportunity, one open door at a time.
For more information contact 614-365-3358.
LIFECARE ALLIANCE
1699 W. Mound St.
Columbus OH 43223
614-278-3130
lifecarealliance.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $28 million
Number of employees: 250
Established: 1898
Locations: 3
@lifecarealliance
For 126 years, LifeCare Alliance has met the community’s changing medical and nutritional needs. We are there for people facing challenges that stem from medical conditions, disabilities, or aging in place. Sustained by our Alliance of donors and volunteers, we put advocacy into action, meeting people where they are to make a tangible impact.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Charles Gehring President & CEO
BOARD
LEADERSHIP
Michael R. Sayre Board Chair
Shannon Skaggs Vice Chair
Karen Cookston, CRPC Secretary
T. Earl LeVere, JD Treasurer
Thomas P. Skoog Assistant Treasurer
Erin A. Kelley
Shannon
Immediate Past Chair
BOARD
MEMBERSHIP
Philip B. Bartlett
Todd Beekman
The Honorable
Kimberly J. Brown
Hugh C. Cathey
J. Robert Cercek
Timothy J. Cotter, MLHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MPM
Todd Davis
Mindy L. Drummond
Bryan Ghiloni, MD
Rev. Msgr. Joseph
M. Hendricks
Diane Herman
Kent C. Hess
Tim Kerns
Joëlle Khouzam, JD
Terri Lewandowski
Jay R. Meglich, CPA
William Edward Mojica
Paul A. Naumoff, JD
Steve A. Niswonger
Suzanne Perry
Brian Poling
Denise M. Robinson
Donna M. Ruscitti, Esq.
John Stacy
David C. Tiggett
Bobbie Jo Trittschuh
Tammy Weis, RN, BA
Thomas H. Welch
Timothy O. Wiechers, JD
We restore our clients’ sense of stability and self-reliance through nutrition, health, and support services. These include home delivered meals, free or low-cost cancer screenings, diabetes education, falls prevention, and safety services, senior pet care, durable medical equipment, and more.
Join the Alliance of donors and volunteers who help sustain our mission. It’s easy to get involved. Choose one (or more) of our opportunities:
• Adopt-a-Route: Adopt a regular Meals-on-Wheels route and build employee morale. Over lunch, associates deliver meals to seniors close to their offices.
• In-Kind Donations: Donate durable medical equipment, personal hygiene supplies, pet food, or other items.
• Volunteer Where You Are: We come to you! We’ll set up volunteer stations such as bagging pet food, prepping kitchen supplies, and creating holiday gift bags for clients— perfect for team bonding.
• Volunteer In Other Ways: Work in our kitchen, walk a client’s dog, do a grocery run, serve meals in our senior dining center, and more!
• Social Enterprise: LifeCare Alliance’s social enterprises bridge funding gaps. When you choose L.A. Catering, you ensure hot meals for local seniors. When you engage us for corporate wellness programming, flu shot clinics, travel vaccines, or H.R. background checks, a teen with diabetes gets to go to camp or an uninsured woman receives cancer screenings.
• Attend Big Wheels: Join us on April 26,2025, at Central Ohio’s premier charitable gala to raise a glass, raise a paddle, and raise funds for LifeCare Alliance programs.
• Donate: Visit LifeCareAlliance.org/ donate to support nearly 25,000 individuals who receive our services each year.
1160 W. Broad St.
Columbus OH 43222
614-274-1455
llchc.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $19,619,000
Number of employees: 180
Established: 2002
Number of locations: 7
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Tracy Cloud CEO
Kevin Fleck CFO
Lynette Palmer Chief Quality Officer
Sharmaine Haughton Chief Workforce Officer
Anton Johnson COO
Stephanie Lauden Chief Medical Officer
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Brooke Jackson, JD Board Chair
Thomas Slemmer Board Vice Chair
Paul McMillin Board Secretary
Andy Dorr
Tyneisha Harden
Andrea Magana Lewis
Steffan J. Moody
Soledad Nilo
Dannielle Schroeder
Tracy Whalen-Payne
Pastor Chuck Wilson
Lower Lights Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to delivering
high-quality, affordable health care services to every patient.
1791 Alum Creek Drive
Columbus OH 43207
614-445-8131
maryhaven.com
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $38 million
Number of employees: 352
Established: 1953
Locations: 7
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Maryhaven is Central Ohio’s most comprehensive substance use disorder health provider, specializing in the treatment of addiction and mental health disorders. Serving over 15,000 clients annually, Maryhaven offers a range of services, including detoxification, shortand long-term residential treatment, and outpatient programs. Maryhaven works
to help individuals overcome addiction and mental health challenges through evidence-based care, peer support, and long-term recovery planning. Maryhaven plays a crucial role in the community, providing essential services that empower individuals to rebuild their lives and foster healthier futures.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Oyauma Garrison
President and CEO
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Abby Morrison
Chair
Mark Gaetano
Vice Chair
Shellee Simmons-Taylor
Secretary
Ashley Matthews
Treasurer
Kevin Brady
Dr. Steven Delaveris
Amy Heaton
Kayne Kirby
Sheela Kunduru
Madeline McIntyre
Dr. Erin McKnight
Charles Schneider
Serina Shores
Michael Stovall
Jake Upper
MID-OHIO FOOD COLLECTIVE
3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City OH 43123
614-277-FOOD (3663) mofc.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $121.8 million
Employees: 181
Established: 1980
Locations: 7
SOURCES OF FUNDING mofcollective @midohiofoodcollective
4% Corp & Foundation Gifts 6% Government Funding 6% Operation Feed Campaign 2% Other 1%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Matt Habash President/CEO
Nick Davis Chief Innovation Officer
Arvind Kohli Chief Financial Officer
Tiffany Bryant Chief People and Legal Officer
Rob Camp SVP Operations/Distribution
M. Darlene Carson DEI Administrator
Adam Dabilis SVP Brand
MISSION
To end hunger one nourishing meal at a time while co-creating communities where everyone thrives.
20 Counties - Belmont, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Knox, Licking, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Pickaway, Ross, Union
OUR GOALS
We uphold three strategic priorities:
• Ensure Our Success through a high-performance culture, transparency, and responsible resource stewardship, aiming to broaden our reach and impact.
• Lead in Ending Hunger by elevating customer voices, reshaping poverty narratives, and leveraging our assets to spearhead the anti-hunger fight, driving systemic change.
• Deliver Exceptional Customer Value by continuously improving, harnessing customer insights, and optimizing services to not only provide nutritious meals but also empower our customers to thrive.
OUR HISTORY
Mid-Ohio Food Collective was established in 1980 with a mission to end hunger within our communities. Through the years, we’ve grown to become the largest hunger-relief organization in central and eastern Ohio, now partnering with over 600 local charities
Brad Draper SVP Operations/Agencies
Mike Hochron SVP Communications
Mike Luke SVP Operations
BOARD MEMBERSHIP Eric Joyner Chair
Devin Fuhrman Vice Chair
Brendan Healy Secretary/Treasurer
Ariana Ulloa-Olavarrieta Immediate past chair
across 20 counties to feed more than half a million hungry Ohioans every year.
OUR SERVICES
We offer a variety of services including distributing nutritious food through the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, providing meals through Mid-Ohio Kitchen, running free food markets via Mid-Ohio Markets, advancing Food as Health initiatives through Mid-Ohio Farmacy, and educating through our innovative “smart farms” with Mid-Ohio Farm.
OUR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY
Our services significantly address food insecurity in our region, providing enough food for over 190,000 meals per day. We create grocery-store-like shopping experiences, deliver innovative solutions to access healthy food, provide educational farming opportunities, contribute to healthier and hunger-free communities.
OUR UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS
Rev. Virginia Lohmann
Bauman
Carol Bradford, MD, FACS
Michael P. Browning
Mark A. Bruce
Donald Dennis
Alex Dinovo
Liliana Esposito
Caitlin Graham
Amy Gilmore
Rod Houpe
Priyam Khan
Tammy McConnaughey
Mike McCoy
Tauana McDonald
Christine Murry
Lacey Picazo
Damon Porter
Brian Sherrick
Pastor Michael Young
DOUBLE YOUR DONATION DAY | Dec. 11, 2024 | Annual Day to have all gifts doubled during live telethon with NBC4. mofc.org/double OPERATION FEED | March-June
A campaign to increase employee engagement in ending hunger. https://mofc.org/opfeed/
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT US
Volunteers can engage in food sorting and packing, assist at Mid-Ohio Markets, work at our Mid-Ohio Farm and gardens, prepare meals at Kids Café or Mid-Ohio Kitchen at Reeb, and host food drives. Our work requires more than 1,000 volunteers each week to meet the community’s needs. mofc.org/volunteer
REBUILDING TOGETHER CENTRAL
OHIO DBA MODCON LIVING
3840 E Fifth Ave.
Columbus OH 43219
614-258-6392
modconliving.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $1.5 million
Number of employees: 4
Established: 1991
@modconlivingohio
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Denise M. Nembhard
Interim Executive Director
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Brett Greenwell
Chair
Marcus Miller Secretary
Lolita Augenstein
Tom Bartlett
Tara Davis
Quiana Few
James Peters
Lawrence Walden
Nonprofit organization dedicated to sustaining homes and neighborhoods by providing reliable, affordable home repairs and modification services. We believe that everyone should have access to resources to live in a safe and healthy home.
Through the passion and generosity of our donors,
we can change the world.
Develop lifelong leaders to make a positive difference
Cultivate curiosity and advance knowledge to shape a brighter tomorrow
Nurture community wellbeing to improve lives and build better futures
Support your passion today.
175 S. Third St., Suite 700
Columbus OH 43215
614-429-1528
ohiospf.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $7.6 million
Number of employees: 12
Established: 2005
Number of locations: 1
ohiospf
@ohio_spf
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Suicide affects everyone, regardless of age, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation. The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation aims to reduce the stigma of suicide, promote evidence-based prevention strategies, and raise awareness about the connection between suicide, mental illness, substance use disorders and other contributing factors.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Tony Coder
Executive Director
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Dave Rife
Chair
Jason Strine
Vice Chair
Jeffrey Heck
Treasurer
Jessica Schmitt-Hartman
Secretary
Molly Breidenbach
John Coler
Chris Cottrill
John Davidson
Jessica Faris
Chris Grant
Nora O’Donnell
Stephanie Stitt
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation has community-based programs and best-practice resources specifically designed to improve mental health across the state. Thanks to a combination of education, training and support, we’re helping all of Ohio’s communities reduce the risk of suicide and lessen its effects on family, friends and neighbors.
• Veterans and first responders: In 2021, we mourned the loss of 242 Ohio veterans to suicide. We are actively working with community partners to educate, advocate, and connect them with essential resources to support their mental health needs.
• Youth: Suicide ranks as the second most common cause of death among individuals aged 10-19. We are at the forefront of implementing suicide prevention programs in schools and communities through-
out Ohio, with a particular focus on two key initiatives for young people: “Sources of Strength” and “Be Present Ohio.” These programs are central to our strategy, aiming to empower youth with the tools and support they need to navigate life’s challenges.
• Black and African American Ohioans: Ohioans of color have seen growing rates of suicide deaths over the last decade, with Black men and women with the largest rate increase. The Life is Better with You Here campaign creates spaces for Black individuals to unite and find support.
We are constantly broadening our range of programs and resources to develop a comprehensive support system for individuals facing mental health challenges and other issues that could potentially lead to suicidal thoughts or actions.
OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY
1 S. Grove St. Westerville OH 43081
otterbein.edu/giving
Contact Kathleen Bonte, 614-823-1305
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $70.6 million
Number of employees: 580
Established: 1847
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
John Comerford, Ph.D. President
Erin Bender
Executive Director of The Point and Corporate Partnerships
Jefferson Blackburn-Smith
Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
Kirk Carlson Vice President for Enrollment Management
Frank Dobson, Ph.D. Chief Diversity Officer
Bill Fox, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Affairs
Jeffrey Nutter
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Business Affairs
Wendy Sherman Heckler, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Peter R. Bible ’80
Mechelle Buys du Plessis Secretary
John Comerford, Ph.D. President
Talisa Dixon, Ph.D.
Rev. John Edgar
David W. Fisher ‘75
James Francis ‘71
Daniel Gifford ‘88
Julianna Grubich ‘26 Student Trustee
Jonathan Hargis ‘79
William Edward Harrell, Jr. ‘94 Chair
Theresa Harris Vice Chair
Sonya Higginbotham ‘98
Alumni Trustee
Lisa Hinson ‘17
Michael Hudoba, Ph.D. Faculty Trustee
Gregory Jordan
Christopher Kaiser ‘77
Susan Millsap, Ph.D. Faculty Trustee
Nevalyn Fritsche Nevil ‘71
Jeffrey Nutter CFO/Vice President for Business Affairs
Melinda Phinney ‘85, M.D.
James Shilling ‘77, Ph.D.
Brant O. Smith ‘95
Karin Yaffe Stump ‘80
Mahad Yusuf ‘26, Student Trustee
Since its beginning, Otterbein has been committed to educating students that others deemed undeserving of such a right. Otterbein knows that creating diverse learning environments impacts the outcomes of all students. We are committed to serving low-income, first-generation, and today’s underserved students, which include new Americans, students from underfunded urban and rural school districts, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and students of color. Otterbein recognizes the value and potential of every student. Being a College of Opportunity means being committed to the idea that all Otterbein students have the opportunity to grow.
Otterbein believes that an education is not something you receive — it is something you experience. Otterbein’s innovative Integrative Studies approach gives students the opportunity to see the interrelatedness of issues facing the world while learning how their knowledge connects to others’ expertise so they can work together to define, address, and solve complex issues. READY, Otterbein’s career and professional preparation program, is mapped over a student’s four years to give them the time and opportunity — with guidance from staff mentors and faculty — to assess their own needs and determine which immersive experiences will be the most meaningful to
their goals and aspirations, while also acquiring confidence and other critical professional life skills.
Finally, “setting the pace for higher education” means reviving the fearless leadership our founders demonstrated in 1847 when they championed a place that would make education available to all genders and races. Otterbein has long understood that education is the great equalizer. An educated, engaged citizenry is the promise that advances democracy. Otterbein believes that colleges and universities have a moral responsibility to remember their purpose and the good they were intended to serve for all. Collaboration — not competition — is the only way we’ll be able to address the problems facing our world.
Success Stories START HERE. Artists. Entrepreneurs. Scientists. Leaders. Visionaries.
The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, John Lindberg, President Transformational donor to the state-of-the-art Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science and champion of the Austin E. Knowlton Scholarship Recognizing Excellence, Success, and Generosity. Several of the 2024 Otterbein Award Winners.
Amanda Dakermanji ’14 Netflix Senior Researcher, Games Product, and former senior researcher for The New York Times Wordle and Spelling Bee apps.
James E. Prysock III ’09, MBA’19 Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager for Bath & Body Works. Learn more www.otterbein.edu
Dee Hoty ’74 Decorated artist, Broadway theatre luminary, and threetime Tony Award nominee.
smarter way to learn since 1847. We celebrate the power of giving to change lives.
THE P.E.E.R. CENTER
205 N. Hamilton Road Columbus OH 43213
614-453-4830
thepeercenter.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $1.8 million
Number of employees: 34
Established: 2007
Number of locations: 2
ADAMH Block Grant 85%
OhioMHAS 10%
Fundraising/ Other 5%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Juliet Dorris-Williams
Executive Director
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Jennifer Martinez
President
Tracy Roediger Vice President
Priscilla Woodson Treasurer/Secretary
John Dawson
Roxann Payne
Peter Van Allsburg
The P.E.E.R. Center is a nonprofit drop-in wellness, recovery and support center for people age 18 and over living with mental health, addictions, including substance misuse, and trauma concerns. Our mission is to provide a safe place for persons to receive respect, encouragement and hope that supports and strengthens their recovery in mental health addictions and/or trauma.
We are a 100% peer-led recovery organization (PRO), completely operated by persons in long-term recovery themselves who have, through various and multiple pathways, been on the journey of recovery and who strive to support others at their own pace on their own path towards recovery, regardless of where they currently may be.
Your time is worth everything to us. With every minute that goes by one of our community members may be at risk. Please consider how you might support The P.E.E.R. Center Center with a gift of your time or a donation to our general fund to support us in this vital work.
We’re committed to your recovery.
The P.E.E.R. Center is committed to the recovery of all individuals who live with mental illness, addiction, and trauma. Each person who enters our doors is extended a warm welcome. Everyone receives all the hospitality we have to offer and is embraced by all that we value.
• Clear, honest, and open communication conveyed with mutual respect.
• The right of individuals to a safe, happy, and peaceful life.
• The experience, struggles, and leadership of those who are on a journey of recovery.
• Encouragement and acceptance of everyone, wherever they are in this journey.
• The whole individual: mind, body, and spirit.
• Most of all, we value and strive to model and instill HOPE…
A safe space to talk, learn, and support each other.
That with time, patience, support, and respect, we can work to understand our mental conditions and those things and situations that trigger us;
…that we can learn what helps, what hinders, and what empowers us to take control of our own recovery and growth;
that we can overcome and move past those things that feed our addictions;
…that we can survive our childhood and adult traumas;
…that mental illness, addiction, and trauma do not define us, nor are they the end of our stories.
Our Locations: A free drop-in recovery center for those working through mental illness, trauma, and addiction. No appointments needed.
OH
Open Daily from 8am to 8pm
9am-7pm
2281 Kenny Road, Suite 450
Columbus OH 43210
614-221-6100
pelotonia.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $34.5 million
Number of employees: 17
Established: 2008
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Ride Fundraising 80% Individual Contributions 14%
General Operational Contributions 6%
Pelotonia is a community that is passionate about ending cancer. Through its signature series of iconic and impactful events featuring cycling, entertainment, and volunteerism experiences, the Pelotonia community accelerates funding for innovative cancer research. In 2024, 7,000 Riders, 3,000 Volunteers, 2,000 Challengers, and countless spectators participated in Pelotonia events including Opening Ceremony and Ride Weekend in August and the second annual Gravel Day in September.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Joe Apgar
CEO
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Robert H. Schottenstein
Chair
Doug Ulman
Vice Chair
Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, FACS
Renee Cacchillo
Victor Crawford
Cindy Hilsheimer
Peter J. Mohler, PhD
Raphael E. Pollock, MD, PhD
Daniel Rosenthal
Steve Steinour
Abigail Wexner
Thanks to generous funding partners, Pelotonia directs 100 percent of every dollar raised by its participants to accelerate innovative cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). Since 2008, the Pelotonia community has raised more than $300 million.
The research funded by the Pelotonia community is powering significant scientific advancements and breakthrough discoveries in cancer research that are changing and saving lives. Pelotonia dollars support seven key areas of research funding at the OSUCCC – James: idea grants, Pelotonia Scholars Program, researcher development, strategic investment initiatives, instruments of discovery, statewide initiatives, and the Pelotonia Institute for
Immuno-Oncology which celebrated its five-year anniversary in 2023. Pelotonia’s impact partnership with Victoria’s Secret & Co., the Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers, is designed to improve outcomes specifically for women’s cancers, directly supporting progress in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of women’s cancers.
By supporting Pelotonia, you are accelerating innovative cancer research that is enhancing treatment and therapies for patients, investing in the next generation of scientific talent, and fueling improvements in cancer prevention and early diagnosis. To learn more about the impact of Pelotonia dollars, visit pelotonia.org/our-impact. To contribute to Pelotonia’s mission of ending cancer by making a donation, visit pelotonia.org/give.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
OF GREATER OHIO
PO BOX 933233
Cleveland OH 44193-0035
614-224-2235 ext. 5 ppgoh.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $38.7 million
Number of employees: 280
Established: 1928
Locations: 15
@PlannedParenthood
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Programs: 42%
Contributions: 33%
Grants: 15%
Events: 1%
Other: 8%
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPGOH) is a leading health care provider and the largest, most trusted source of sex education in the state. PPGOH is committed to protecting, promoting, and providing high-quality, affordable reproductive care for Ohioans. With 15 health centers across North, East, and Central Ohio, including three Columbus area locations, as well as telehealth services, we proudly build healthier communities by ensuring people have access to the care they need regardless of their income or insurance status.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Erica Wilson-Domer
President & CEO
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Roxia B. Boykin
Suzanne D. Carle
Crystal Cole, MD
Tanya M. Conrath, JD
Christine M. Farquhar, JD
Derrick Hall, JD, PharmD, MBA
Erica Wilson-Domer
Susan V. Juris
Stephen Keyes, JD
Trip Lazarus
Jazmin Long, MSSA/MNO
Mary B. Lynch, JD
Sloan Eberly Mann
Rob Martens
Nicolette Powe, DrPH, MCHES®
Susan Quinn, OD, FAAO
Deborah Ratner
Jose R. Rodriguez
Rebekah Smith, CPA, CVA, MAFF, CFF
Hilary White
PPGOH works to provide the care Ohioans deserve and deliver the resources they need to make informed decisions about their bodies, lives, and futures. Learn more at ppgoh.org.
• Abortion care
• Annual wellness exams
• Birth control, including same-day contraception and emergency contraception
• Cancer screenings
• Gender-affirming hormone therapy
• HIV services
• Hypertension & diabetes screening & treatment
• Men’s health care
• Pharmacy
• Pregnancy testing & services
• Primary care
• STI testing, treatment, & vaccines
• Urinary tract & vaginal infection treatment
• Vaccines, including flu & HPV
• Women’s health care
Last year, our Franklin County health centers provided care to 8,221 patients over 12,784 visits.
• 23,808 STI Tests
• 12,382 HIV Tests
• 2,256 Contraceptive Patients
• 1,165 Preventative Care Visits*
• 938 Gender-Affirming Care Visits
• 3,486 Pregnancy Tests
*Chest exams, colposcopies, biopsies, Pap tests, PrEP visits, and wellness exams.
Our doors are open thanks to the steadfast commitment of our supporters. We continue to expand our full range of reproductive and limited primary care services, provide joyful sexual health education, and ensure health equity for all. Together, we’ll build the equitable future Ohioans deserve, where everyone receives the care they need to live empowered, fulfilling, and authentic lives. Impact the future of care by contacting Lauren Vermilion at lauren.vermilion@ ppoh.org or 614-586-5053 to make a gift today.
THE SALVATION ARMY IN CENTRAL OHIO
966 E. Main St.
Columbus OH 43205
614-221-6561
salvationarmycentralohio.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $14 million
Number of employees: 51
Established: 1885
Locations: 9
@SalvationArmyCentralOhio
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Public Contributions 52% Grants 20%
Community Gifts in Kind 12% Net Sale of Goods 11% United Way 2% Investment Earnings 2% TANF 1% City of Columbus 0.1%
Since 1885, The Salvation Army in Central Ohio has been a beacon of hope, meeting human needs through love, compassion, and without discrimination. Part of an international movement, The Salvation Army is the only national social service organization able to meet human needs in almost every zip code, offering personalized, local programs to support vulnerable individuals and families.
In Central Ohio, we provide a range of critical services, including casework, utility assistance, food and clothing distribution, youth programs, after-school enrichment, summer day camps, rehabilitation services, and support for survivors of human trafficking. Our programs focus on addressing immediate needs while also helping individuals achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
We are committed to tackling the root causes of homelessness, addiction, unemployment, and poverty by offering sustainable solutions that change lives—one person at a time. Our goal is not just to provide help in the moment but to build lasting relationships that empower people to break cycles of crisis.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Majors James and Tricia
Brennan Area Coordinators
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Kim Dennis Chair
Sonya Higginbotham Vice Chair
John McWhorter 2nd Vice Chair
Cindy Casebolt Secretary
Eric Sideri Treasurer
Bill Petrus Immediate Past Chair
Laura Allen
Bill Burke
Cindy Clark
Frank Courtney
Michael DeAscentis, Sr.
Chris Dennis
Erika Haupt
Rosaire Ifedi, Ed.D.
Craig Mohre
Josh Riley
Robert Sessley, Jr.
Eric Smith
Geoff Smith
Matthew Stewart
Kim Swanson
Life Member
Mark Swepston
Life Member
Joe Szymanowski
Stefan T. E. Thomas
Eric Verbic
Alicia Wall
Joyce Waters
Robert Wiseman
Doug Wyatt
Stephen Zonars
Dennis Click
Emeritus Member
Jeff Edwards
Emeritus Member
With a mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and serve those in need without discrimination, we offer physical, emotional, and spiritual support. Our compassionate and holistic approach ensures that everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or background, is treated with dignity and respect.
Join us in transforming lives in Central Ohio by visiting SalvationArmyCentralOhio.org to learn how you can support our mission through a donation or volunteer service.
16 W. Long St.
Columbus OH 43215
614-225-0990
southeasthc.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $67 million
Number of employees: 546
Established: 1978
Locations: 18
1%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Bill Lee
President and CEO
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Rev. Tony Burns
Chair
Angela Fry
Vice President
Steve Sielschott
Secretary
Kori Manus
Treasurer
Dave Lane
Immediate Past Chair
Art DeLeon
Dianne Fidelibus
Eileen Goodman
Pat Halaiko
Kate Hamilton
Sarah Lenkay
Tom Shanahan
Southeast Healthcare began operations as a nonprofit organization in 1978. We have evolved into a leading provider of integrated healthcare inclusive of comprehensive primary and behavioral healthcare services throughout eight Ohio counties.
Our person-centered approach is designed to treat the whole person. We are committed to helping our patients live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
We provide affordable, quality programs and services, serving people of all ages, cultures, races, religions, genders and sexual orientations to enhance wellness and recovery, regardless of their ability to pay. All are welcome. We also accept Medicaid, Medicare, and many other insurance options.
The services and programs provided by Southeast support people in becoming active participants in their personal healthcare decisions. Programs and services vary by location.
Our holistic approach addresses physical, behavioral healthcare and life wellness needs, together, in order to
help our patients live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Our talented providers offer Primary Care services in both a clinic format and a mobile coach solution.
Our in-house, full-service pharmacy called Apothecare, provides specialized pharmacy services for the patients we serve and saves time and resources.
We operate several homeless services in central Ohio including: Friends of the Homeless Men’s Emergency Shelter, Bridge to Success, FOH Community Garden & Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH).
We are a provider of personalized dental care services, which include everything from regular cleanings to fillings to extractions to dental x-rays.
Our Vocational Services program provides services to assist and support members of our community in overcoming challenges by focusing on employment, economic stability and life skills.
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OHIO
COMMUNITY IMPACT CENTER
215 N. Front St., Suite 600
Columbus OH 43215
614-227-2700
liveunitedcentralohio.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $26 million
Number of employees: 55
Established: 1923
unitedwayofcentralohio
@uwco
Individual donations 26%
Corporate donations 21% Investment Income 15% Sponsorships and Other Revenue 14% Government Grants 13%
Private foundation/corporate grants 9%
Designation/Combined Campaign Processing Fees 2%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Lisa S. Courtice, Ph.D. President & CEO
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Dan Crane Chair
Barbara Benham Past Chair
Derrick Antwi
Dr. Seleshi Asfaw
Dawn Barkley
Dorian Bass (PDPL Board Fellow)
Tal Bendor
Mark Bidstrup
Melody Birmingham
Jeff Carper
Duane Casares
Rachel Caviness
Angela Chapman, Ph.D.
John Coneglio
Hope Cotter
Doreen Delaney Crawley
Morgan Glasser (PDPL Board Fellow)
Jeremy Gutierrez
Maria Haberman
David Lee
Melissa Marino
Elizabeth Martinez
Steve Mason
Kenny McDonald
Azure’D Metoyer
Bill McGee
Rocky Parker
Kathryn Rainieri
Martyn R. Redgrave
Ryan Schmiesing
Robert Tannous
Sharee Wells
Matt Zarnosky
Since 1923, United Way of Central Ohio has served as a trusted convener, bringing together people, organizations and systems to solve difficult community issues. In the more than 100 years we’ve worked to mobilize the caring power of the community, we’ve empowered individuals to succeed at every stage in their lives. And even as we’re constantly evolving to meet community needs, our commitment to uniting the community to achieve measurable results that change lives remains steadfastly the same.
Our long history of strong partnerships and understanding of our community has led us to the front of the line to focus our expertise on the needs of our students and their families with Success by Third Grade.
Our young learners are tomorrow’s leaders and innovators. To build a strong future for our community, our children must have equitable opportunities to succeed. Through Success by Third Grade, United Way has joined forces with corporations, school districts, nonprofits, individual donors and volunteers, and government organizations to ensure every child in Franklin County is on a pathway to success by the time they leave third grade.
The ability to read by third grade plays a significant role in a child’s success later in school and in life. Success by Third
Grade is not focused on classrooms. We address the barriers that hold our students back, and work to ensure all children have stable homes, nutritious meals, equitable opportunities and the support they need to succeed. Together, we can create a better future for our children and for central Ohio.
• Give to our Community Response Fund to support Success by Third Grade through your workplace or online at liveunitedcentralohio.org/ donate.
• Get involved and meet others who share your passion for a more equitable community by texting CONNECTED to 50503 and following us on social media.
SAVE A WARRIOR
PO Box 218117
Columbus OH 43221
734-358-4404
saveawarrior.org
ABOUT
Annual revenue: $2.95 million
Number of employees: 10
Established: 2012
SaveAWarrior @save_a_warrior_saw
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Veteran Service Organizations: 55%
Corporate Gifts: 25%
Events: 10%
Individual: 10%
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Dr. Ronald S. “Jake” Clark
Founder and President
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Adam Carr
Board Member
Jake Clark
Founder and Board Member
Todd Robinson
Board Member
Tim Scherer
Board Member
Larry Wendling
Secretary and Treasurer
Save A Warrior was founded by Dr. Ronald “Jake” Clark in Malibu, California, in 2012. Drawn by the unique openness and “uncommon listening for possibility” found in Ohio and the Midwest, SAW began conducting cohorts in Ohio in 2017. By 2020, all operations were officially relocated to Ohio, marking a new chapter for the organization. In June 2022, Save A Warrior proudly opened the first National Center of Excellence for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress in Hillsboro, Ohio, with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust as a strategic partner.
Save A Warrior offers a transformative 72-hour experience designed to address Complex Post-Traumatic Stress and suicidality. Rooted in mythology, ancient spiritual practices, and contemporary science, the program teaches Warrior Meditation™, a daily practice proven to heal the brain and help participants reconnect with themselves, initiating their healing journey. The program also emphasizes the power of ceremony, ritual, storytelling, and deep listening, allowing participants to confront and release longheld emotional pain and trauma. Methods like mindfulness-inspired labyrinth walks and film-based “Reel Therapy” help participants process their trauma and moral injury, guiding them toward long-term behavioral change. Central to our philosophy is Joseph Camp-
bell’s Hero’s Journey, where healing is found through serving others, fostering resilience, and discovering deeper meaning in life.
Apply at: saveawarrior.org/apply
IMPACT & GIVING
• Served 2500+ Warriors Nationwide
• Served 756 Ohio Veterans/First Responders
• 99.5% Success Rate
• Female Warriors: 37% in 2023
• 80% Donations to Program
• 319 Alumni Participated in Alcohol/Substance Sponsorship Program
HOW TO HELP
saveawarrior.org/donate
Corporate giving opportunities at development@saveawarrior.org