The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation

05/22/2026

We’re proud to support Kaleidoscope Youth Center as they move into a new home.

For a limited time, every dollar donated to KYC will be matched dollar-for-dollar from the Legacy Fund, up to $25,000.

Supporting our youth is incredibly important. Donations will help sustain affirming mental health services, youth programming, advocacy efforts, community resources, and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults across Central Ohio.

Make your donation as a part of the matching challenge and double your impact: https://kyc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/community-match

11/17/2025

To mark our 25th anniversary, the Legacy Fund made a major grant to the Columbus Metropolitan Library and Ohio Humanities to launch the Illuminate Project, capturing central Ohio's LGBTQIA+ history to record our legacy and inspire our future. The project currently includes a digital collection, traveling exhibit, fellowship program and historical marker program.

The traveling exhibit, which was unveiled at our anniversary celebration, will be on display through the end of the month in Q***r Beans + Little Gay Bookstore at Stonewall Columbus

💡Learn more about the project and to dive into the digital collection: https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/illuminate/custom/legacyfund

11/14/2025

We are so excited for tonight's The Legacy Fund of the Columbus Foundation 25th Anniversary Celebration!

This event will be a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our journey, honor our supporters, and look forward to the future. If you're joining us, you will also be the first to view a new exhibit: Illuminate.

11/12/2025

Our 25th Anniversary Celebration wouldn't be possible without our sponsors. We'd like to extend a special thanks to our two gold sponsors.

11/12/2025

Join us on Friday as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. Since our founding in 2000, The Legacy Fund has:

- Supported 25+ organizations, from Equality Ohio and Kaleidoscope Youth Center to Stonewall Columbus.

- Awarded dozens of scholarships to LGBTQIA+ students pursuing their dreams.

Join us at Stonewall Columbus to be a part of the celebration:

Join The Legacy Fund Friday, November 14, 2025 from 6:00-8:30pm for our 25th Anniversary Celebration!

11/12/2025

Our 25th anniversary celebration couldn't happen without our sponsors. We are so grateful for our Platinum Sponsor and our Silver Sponsors.

The celebration takes place on Friday. Learn more and get your tickets here: https://www.thelegacyfund.org/25th-anniversary

11/11/2025

We'd like to extend a thank you to our 25th Anniversary Legend Sponsors. Your support is essential for our mission of uplifting central Ohio LGBTQIA+ organizations and students.

11/07/2025

We're ONE week away from The Legacy Fund of the Columbus Foundation 25th Anniversary Celebration!

You do not want to miss this special event. It is more than a just a celebration; it will highlight the power of community spirit and celebrate our history and the progress we've made in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and visibility in Central Ohio over the past 25 years.

Get your tickets here and join us Friday November 14th at Stonewall Columbus: https://www.thelegacyfund.org/25th-anniversary

11/04/2025

Our The Legacy Fund of the Columbus Foundation 25th Anniversary Celebration is just 10 DAYS away. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, snag them today 👇👇👇

Join The Legacy Fund Friday, November 14, 2025 from 6:00-8:30pm for our 25th Anniversary Celebration!

10/16/2025

Our The Legacy Fund of the Columbus Foundation 25th Anniversary Celebration is quickly approaching!

This event is more than a just a celebration; it will highlight the power of community spirit and celebrate the progress we've made in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and visibility in Central Ohio over the past 25 years.

Since our founding in 2000, The Legacy Fund has been support for LGBTQIA+ organizations and leaders across Central Ohio. Together, we have:

- Invested over $1 million in grants, scholarships, and community programs.
- Supported 25+ organizations, from Equality Ohio and Kaleidoscope Youth Center to Stonewall Columbus.
- Awarded dozens of scholarships to LGBTQIA+ students pursuing their dreams.

Our story is one of generosity and community pride. We can't wait to see you at the celebration. Get your tickets here:

Join The Legacy Fund Friday, November 14, 2025 from 6:00-8:30pm for our 25th Anniversary Celebration!