The New Albany Community Foundation was established by a group of forward-thinking community leaders to advance the aspirations of the community, our donors and our visionaries.

Our Vision
New Albany as the model upon which great communities are measured, now and for all time.
We envision:

• A friendly, connected community of life-long neighbors.
• A sustainable community filled with economic, cultural and educational vitality and diversity.
• A community of enduring aesthetic and architectural beauty, and of unwavering integrity to the highest planning principles.
• A safe, healthy community for people of all ages.
• A community in which a culture of caring and sharing exists between neighbors and with the greater Columbus community.

Our Mission
To build the resources necessary to be a catalyist for, a convener of and an investor in initiatives that perpetuate the vision shared by the community, our donors and visionaries.

Our Strategic Areas of Impact

• life-long learning & education
• health and wellness
• the arts & culture
• the environment & historic preservation
• community building

Our Responsibilities

• To steward a philanthropic spirit in the community.
• To pursue strategic grant-making that benefits the community’s citizens, employees and students, and that is consistent with the intent of our donors;
• To provide flexible and cost-effective ways for civic-minded individuals, families and companies to contribute to their community – now and for all time.
• To be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us;
• To do all of this in a manner that brings people together and strengthens community bonds.