$597K in expenses

The columbus propeller was formed in march 2021 to create a makerspace for the community. Targeted investment in minority entrepreneurs (time) was created to build financial bridges and increase the likelihood of success for local minority entrepreneurs. The foundation receives the funding for time and manages the expenses. Columbus catalyst is a program designed to fuel the success of entrepreneurs in the columbus,indiana region. It connects startups, small business owners, and aspiring founders with the resources,mentorship, events, and community they need to thrive. Through personalized coaching, peer learning,and access to local experts, catalyst helps participants move from idea to executionor from earlygrowth to long-term sustainability. The foundation is the fiscal agent for all three programs. In 2024, the proam tournament was created as a funding aid for the columbus propeller program.