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Person · officer / director
Douglas F Kridler
President & CEO · Columbus Foundation
President & CEO at Columbus Foundation. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 35 organizations on the Form 990 record.
This is meOrganizations
35
Roles reported
35
Reported compensation
$905K
Who this is
Profile
Everything on the left is verified from the IRS filings. The biography on the right is compiled from public web sources and grounded to that filed record.
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Reported as President & CEO of Columbus Foundation, based in Columbus, OH.
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Received $905K in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
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Also listed as Director of The Columbus Partnership, uncompensated.
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Also listed as Asst Secretary of Community Gifts Foundation, uncompensated.
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced
Douglas F. Kridler is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Columbus Foundation, a major community foundation serving central Ohio since 1943.
Under his leadership since 2002, the foundation has grown to $3.2 billion in assets and awarded over $300 million in annual grants to approximately 4,400 charitable organizations.
Compiled from public web sources (3 cited), grounded to the filed record.
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Since 2002
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Affiliations
Organizations
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Community Gifts Foundation
Asst Secretary · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O.Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Hinson Family Trust Foundation
Asst Secretary · $26K revenue · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O.THE PURPOSE OF THE HINSON FAMILY TRUST IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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The Paul G Duke Foundation
Assistant Secretary · $975K revenue · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O.Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Moritz Family Foundation
Asst Secretary · $273K revenue · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O. THE MORITZ FAMILY FOUNDATION SERVES FAMILIES AND CHILDREN BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PROGRAMS REDCUE POVERTY AND…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Borror Family Foundation
Asst Secretary · $58K revenue · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O.Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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The Central Benefits Health Care Foundation
Secretary · $782K revenue · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O.Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Isabelle Ridgway Foundation
Asst Secretary · $443K revenue · Columbus, OHTO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT AGING AFRICAN AMERICANS.Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Ingram-White Castle Foundation
Asst Secretary · $5.0M revenue · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O.Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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The Fg Foundation
Secretary · $387K revenue · Columbus, OHTHE FG FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE FG FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Meuse Family Foundation
Asst Secretary · $1.2M revenue · Columbus, OHTHE MEUSE FAMILY FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEUSE FAMILY FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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The William H Davis Dorothy M Davis and William C Davis Foundation
Secretary/Trustee · $3.3M revenue · Columbus, OHTHE MISSION OF THE DAVIS FOUNDATION IN THE CENTRAL OHIO COMMUNITY IS TO CONTINUE THE PHILANTHROPIC PHILOSOPHY OF WILLIAM H. DAVIS, DOROTHY M. DAVIS…Filed FY2025 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Trinity Foundation
Secretary/Director · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O.THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED, AND AT ALL TIMES HEREAFTER SHALL BE OPERATED, EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Battelle Charities Foundation
Director/Asst Secretary · $191 revenue · Columbus, OHTHE PURPOSE OF BATTELLE CHARITIES IS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY.Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Columbus Youth Foundation
Secretary · $371K revenue · Columbus, OHTHE COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH IN COLUMBUS.Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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John B and Dareth Gerlach Foundation
Asst Secretary · $644K revenue · Columbus, OHTHE JOHN B AND DARETH GERLACH FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE JOHN B. AND DARETH GERLACH…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Margaret and Robert Walter Foundation
Secretary/Trustee · $20.4M revenue · Columbus, OHTHE WALTER FAMILY FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE WALTER FAMILY FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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The John H McConnell Foundation
Trustee/President · $300K revenue · Columbus, OHTHE JOHN H. MCCONNELL FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE JOHN H. MCCONNELL FOUNDATION IS TO…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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The Marsh Family Foundation
Secretary/Trustee · $480K revenue · Columbus, OHTHE MARSH FAMILY FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE MARSH FAMILY FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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L Brands Foundation
Secretary/Vice Chair/Trust · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O.Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Siemer Institute
Secretary/Director · $15.4M revenue · Columbus, OHTHE SIEMER INSTITUTE WILL ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN BY PREVENTING FAMILY HOMELESSNESS AND REDUCING SCHOOL…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Crane Family Foundation
Secretary · $794K revenue · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O. GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE IN THANKFUL APPRECIATION OF ALL THEY HAVE GIVEN THE CRANE FAMILY AND…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Greer Foundation
Asst Secretary · $624K revenue · Columbus, OHTHE GREER FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE GREER FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Kidd Family Foundation
Asst Secretary/Trustee · Columbus, OHTHE KIDD FAMILY FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, INC. THE PURPOSE OF THE KIDD FAMILY FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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The John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation
Asst Secretary · $1.7M revenue · Columbus, OHTHE JOHN J. & PAULINE GERLACH FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE JOHN J. & PAULINE GERLACH…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Columbus Foundation
President & CEO · $411.6M revenue · Columbus, OHTHE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION IS ENTRUSTED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL ITS RESIDENTS.pay $526K → $905KFiled FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$905Kreported comp
The Columbus Partnership
Director · $10.9M revenue · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ADVOCACY: TO ENGAGE IN…Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Roush Family Foundation
Asst Secretary · $946K revenue · Columbus, OHGRANTMAKING IS UNRESTRICTED, BUT THERE IS A SPECIAL INTEREST IN FUNDING THE WESTERVILLE AREA.Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
The Columbus Partnership
Director · $2.1M revenue · Columbus, OHSEE SCHEDULE O FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ADVOCACY: TO ENGAGE IN…Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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The Shackelford Family Foundation
Asst Secy/President · $1.3M revenue · Columbus, OHTHE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ISSUES AND OTHER CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES.Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Ohio Medical Quality Foundation
Asst Secretary · $2.4M revenue · Columbus, OHTO FUND PROGRAMS FOR THE TREATMENT OF IMPAIRED PRACTITIONERS.Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Community Foundations INC
President & CEO · $8.7M revenue · Columbus, OHTHIS FOUNDATION ASSISTS OTHERS IN IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL ITS CITIZENS.Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Siemer Family Foundation
Secretary/Trustee · $13.8M revenue · Columbus, OHTHE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY, CULTURAL AND…Filed FY2023, FY2022, FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Robert F Wolfe & Edgar T Wolfe Foundation
President/Asst Secy · Columbus, OHTHE ROBERT F WOLFE & EDGAR T WOLFE FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE ROBERT F WOLFE AND EDGAR T…Filed FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau
Directors Emeriti · $18.4M revenue · Columbus, OHTO PROMOTE COLUMBUS, OH AS A SITE FOR CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, TRADE SHOWS & TOURISM.Filed FY2022, FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat
Asst Secretary/Trustee · $4.2M revenue · Columbus, OHTHE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY.Filed FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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