Supporting Local, Impacting Lives
Established in 2008 by a volunteer group of Columbus-area citizens, the Columbus Area Endowment enhances the cultural, educational and economic vitality of our community by supporting the well-being and quality of life of all our residents.
CAE provides donors the opportunity to create an enduring difference in the greater Columbus area through contributions to a community endowment which awards grants to local nonprofit organizations.
Why Give to CAE?
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It’s Simple
CAE provides a simple way for you to support a variety of charitable needs in our community.
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It Stays Local
Your gift keeps your charitable donations local by supporting Columbus-area organizations.
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It Endures
You can create an enduring legacy for yourself, your family and the Columbus area by giving to the community endowment fund or establishing a named or donor advised endowment fund to benefit the community for generations to come.
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It Lifts Everyone
Supporting local organizations builds community spirit and helps preserve history and improve the local quality of life.
Why We Work With Madison Community Foundation
- CAE partners with MCF to take advantage of MCF’s fund management expertise and oversight, and to make our grantmaking more efficient. Working with MCF also helps minimize administrative costs, allowing us to maximize the amount of money we have available for making grants.
- Through our partnership with MCF, we can accept gifts of cash, securities, real estate, life insurance and retirement funds. Your contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
- MCF invests the funds for long-term growth, preserving the principal while making a percentage of the endowment’s value available annually for Columbus area nonprofit projects and programs.
