Our Foundation
Giving Back to Our Community
About Our Foundation
Mission
What Matters to Us
Our foundation has a simple mission — to improve the overall physical and
emotional health of the underserved in Central Ohio.
Since inception,
we have granted more than $900,000 to local charities in Central Ohio,
but we don't want to stop there. Last year we donated over a total of $150,000 to
local charities who further our mission. To help continue our efforts in helping
make Central Ohio an even better place, we highly encourage you to support our
foundation and help us give back to the community in which we live.
History
Our Beginning
Established on July 26th of 2007, our foundation was formed by our COPC Board of
Directors, which consists of over 450 COPC providers that comprise over 85 medical
practices throughout Central Ohio.
Our non-profit organization was created as a donor advised fund on the Columbus
Foundation, in order to help serve the greater Central Ohio area in which our
COPC physicians and specialists operate.
Goals
What We Want to Achieve
To achieve our foundation's goals, we continue to encourage and financially assist
nonprofit organizations that further support our mission. Our initial grant-making
priorities address the most crucial needs of the underserved such as food, shelter,
clothing, and access to prescription drugs.
As our funding increases, we will expand our priorities to include organizations that
are involved in the treatment, prevention, and cure of disease states, and improvement
in the overall health of the underserved of Central Ohio.
Achievements
Our Successes
Every year, our foundation has helped the underserved in our neighborhoods by donating
to various charities that address critical needs such as food, shelter, prescription
medicines, and access to quality health care.
In the past, our foundation has helped the American Diabetes Association, the March
of Dimes, Faith Mission, LifeCare Alliance, and The Driven Foundation.
How We Make a Difference
In addition to raising funds for charities, we also give back by volunteering and raising awareness for causes that support our mission.
Run 4 the Health of It
Every Labor Day we host a 4 mile run/walk to encourage physical
activity and to raise funds for our community. Our Run 4 the
Health of It race is a great way to get physically active and
have fun with the whole family.
Our Pelotonia Group, TeamCOPC
TeamCOPC is a group of our associates, physicians, and friends
working together to raise funds for cancer research. Fueled by
the motto, “ONE GOAL, to END CANCER”, our team gets
closer to making it possible with every mile they ride.
Step Up for Stefanie
Every year we sponsor and participate in Step Up for Stefanie's
Champions walk/run. All proceeds benefit local breast cancer
research through the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center.
10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls
In recognition of National Falls Prevention Day we take part in
the Ohio Department of Aging's “10 Million Steps to Prevent
Falls” campaign. As part of this initiative, we walk a mile
on the first day of Fall to raise awareness for falls prevention.
Apply for a Grant or Sponsorship
Please Note:
Our application process has recently been updated. Committee meetings are held twice a year to review applications. COPC will begin accepting applications approximately 90 days prior to each meeting.
The COPC Foundation strives to support our community and the nonprofit organizations that further our mission. The application period for the 2023 Spring Grant cycle has closed. Decisions on submitted applications will be announced following the Foundation meeting in late April. The next grant cycle is scheduled for Fall 2023. Please check back mid-summer for the application.
Make a Donation
Interested in helping us uplift our community? You can support our cause by donating to our foundation.
Foundation Advisory Committee