The Columbians are a New Jersey based Italian-American Philanthropic Organization founded in 1982 committed to giving back to the Northern NJ Community, consisting of professional and business leaders.  We are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) "tax exempt" organization.

We depend entirely on funds that we raise through the generosity and effort of our members.  One hundred (100%) percent of all money raised is used for charitable purposes, such as:

• medical hardships
• scholarships for students in need
• financial aid to families struck by sudden tragedy.