Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Gives $27,000 to Central Ohio Area Nonprofits in 2025

MADISON, WI – The Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation is proud to announce its latest round of community giving, awarding more than $179,000 to 39 Midwestern nonprofits, including $27,000 to Central Ohio area 501(c)(3) organizations.

Since its founding in 2002, the Foundation has contributed over $2.6 million to nonprofits (in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and South Dakota), continuing the legacy of Gordon Flesch Company (GFC) founder, Gordon Flesch, whose mission was rooted in giving back to the neighborhoods that shape the company’s success.

In addition to its annual grant program, the Foundation responds to urgent needs through targeted disaster relief efforts. This year, it provided emergency funding to aid flood recovery efforts in Texas and Milwaukee.

Organizations in the Central Ohio area receiving grants in 2025 are:

• A Kid Again (akidagain.org/chapter/central-ohio-chapter) provides cost-free, fun-filled destination events (adventures) to families in the Central Ohio region who are raising children living with life-threatening conditions.
• Columbus Housing Partnership / Homeport (homeportohio.org) creates strong communities by developing quality, affordable homes on a cornerstone of dignity, security and opportunity.
• Charitable Foundation of Kiwanis Club of Hilliard (k05988.site.kiwanis.org) serves the children in the Hilliard community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives.
• Hardbanger Impact Ministries (himohio.org) provides programs designed to break the cycle of poverty.
• Feed the Kids Columbus (feedthekidscolumbus.com) ensures students have access to food during extended school breaks and snacks throughout the school day.
• Charity Newsies (charitynewsies.org) provides school clothing to students in Franklin County.

GFC has a longstanding tradition of charitable giving and philanthropy. Following the attacks on September 11, 2001, employees and leadership chose to redirect funds from their annual recognition dinners to support victims. That heartfelt gesture, led by Gordon Flesch’s sons—John, Tom and Bill Flesch—sparked the creation of what is now the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation.

What sets the Foundation apart is its employee-driven approach as it is managed entirely by company associates. Each year associates nominate local community organizations that are close to their hearts. The Foundation’s board of directors annually reviews nominations and selects award recipients based on impact, mission alignment and community need.

“We’re honored to support these incredible nonprofits as they continue their work to uplift and empower our communities,” said Kelly Moran, President of the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation. “It’s inspiring to see the difference these organizations make every day and we’re grateful to play a small part in their journey.”

For more information about the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation, or to apply for the next round of grants, visit our website or download our brochure. 

About Gordon Flesch Company

The Gordon Flesch Company is one of the largest independent providers of office technology solutions in the nation. Family-owned since 1956, the Gordon Flesch Company employs 585 people throughout 29 offices in the Midwest, with their corporate office in Madison, Wisconsin. They deliver unique business process expertise to solve challenging problems and achieve organizational goals. This includes integrating industry-leading software and hardware to build custom solutions that are supported by technical expertise, customer service and flexible, in-house financial services. Follow us on X at @GordonFlesch.