2026 Event Recap

The Bexley Community Foundation celebrated 16 years of grant making with over 150 donors, volunteers, grantees and friends on Wednesday, May 6th at Jeffrey Mansion in the Carriage Court. The evening focused on Foundation updates, news from our Grantees, the Drexel Circle Giving Society, and a keynote address on the theme of "We Care" from Dan Sharpe, Vice President of Community Research and Grants Management at The Columbus Foundation.

Our Cornerstone Award for Philanthropy and Service was presented to the Bexley Crane Family for their long commitment to our Bexley and Columbus community. Board Member Steve Keyes, joined by the Bexley High School Vocal Ensemble opened the evening with an original song. Ron Gould, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, was also recognized for his 30 years of service to Bexley.