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Our Foundation

About Our Foundation

At our foundation, we are driven by a simple mission — to improve the physical and emotional health of underserved communities in central Ohio. Since our inception, we have granted more than $900,000 to local charities, but we don’t plan to stop there.

Your support helps us expand our impact and reach even more individuals in need across the region.

History
Established July 26, 2007
The COPC Foundation was founded by the COPC Board of Directors, representing over 450 providers across more than 85 medical practices throughout central Ohio. Formed as a donor-advised fund through The Columbus Foundation, our mission is to serve the greater Central Ohio community—home to the patients, physicians, and specialists of COPC.
Goals
Supporting the Underserved
We aim to improve the health and well-being of underserved populations by supporting nonprofit organizations that align with our mission. Our primary focus includes critical needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and access to prescription medications. As funding grows, we plan to expand support to organizations working in disease prevention, treatment, and overall health improvement.
Impact
Focused Giving, Measurable Results
Each year, the COPC Foundation funds charities addressing essential needs in our communities. Past recipients include:

• American Diabetes Association
• March of Dimes
• Faith Mission
• LifeCare Alliance
• The Driven Foundation Lower Lights Community Church
• Community Shelter Board

Through these partnerships, we help bridge gaps in care and bring resources to those who need them most.

How We Make a Difference

Our signature fundraising initiative, Run 4 The Health of It, is the Foundation’s largest annual event and a critical source of support for our mission. Funds raised help us provide grants to health-related charities and programs in our community.

Run 4 the Health of It

Every Labor Day we host a 4 mile run/walk to encourage physical activity and to raise funds for our community. Our Run 4 the Health of It race is a great way to get physically active and have fun with the whole family.

Learn More

Apply for a Grant or Sponsorship

The COPC Foundation strives to support our community and the nonprofit organizations that further our mission. The application period for the 2025 Spring Grant cycle has closed. Decisions on submitted applications will be announced following the Foundation meeting in late April.

Make a Donation

Interested in helping us uplift our community? You can support our cause by donating to our foundation.

Make a Donation

Foundation Advisory Committee

Our Foundation Advisory Committee plays a key role in shaping how we serve the community. These individuals help ensure that our fundraising efforts and charitable giving align with our core mission.

Kristin Devor, DO

Upper Arlington Preventative Primary Care

Kristin Devor, DO is one of our board certified physicians that practices medicine at our Upper Arlington Preventative Primary Care practice. After medical school at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, she went on to complete her residency at Doctors Hospital. As an advocate for treating health conditions with lifestyle changes, Dr. Devor has been providing quality care to patients since 2009.
James Dorado, MD

Westerville Medical Associates

James Dorado, MD is one of our board certified physicians that practices medicine at our Westerville Medical Associates location. After medical school, he went on to complete internal medicine and pediatrics residencies at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Dr. Dorado has been practicing medicine and providing quality care to patients since 1997.
Justin Krueger, MD

Marysville Primary Care

Justin Krueger, MD is one of our highly qualified physicians that practices medicine at our Marysville Primary Care location. After completing medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, he completed residencies at Children's Hospital for pediatrics and The Ohio State University for internal medicine. Dr. Krueger has been practicing medicine and serving the Marysville community since 2006.
Mark Muresan, MD

Professional Pediatrics of Hilliard

Mark Muresan, MD is one of our board certified physicians that provides medical care at our Professional Pediatrics of Hilliard location. After graduating from medical school at the Medical College of Ohio he went on to complete his pediatrics residency at Children's Hospital. Dr. Muresan has been practicing medicine and helping patients since 1996.
Ellen Tamburello, MD

Associated Pediatrics

Ellen Tamburello, MD is one of our skilled pediatricians that practices medicine at our Associated Pediatrics practice. She went to medical school at The Ohio State University School of Medicine and then completed her residency and internship at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Roya Zarraby, MD

COPC Internal Medicine Group

Roya Zarraby, MD is one of our highly qualified doctors that practices medicine at COPC Internal Medicine Group. After completing medical school at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, she completed residencies at Riverside Methodist Hospital and St. Ann's Hospital. Dr. Zarraby has been providing quality care and serving patients since 1999.