Heart of UA
The Heart of UA is the Foundation's signature fundraising event to celebrate community, philanthropy, and the Heart of UA's annual award recipient(s). Funds raised from the Heart of UA enable the Foundation to make an impact in the community as grant maker, connector, and a home for philanthropy in UA.
Save the Date!
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Heart of UA, taking place Sunday, April 26, at the Bob Crane Community Center. Join us for a meaningful afternoon as we come together to celebrate the people and stories that make Upper Arlington such a special place. More details to come!
Nominations for the Heart of UA are due no later than January 31.
About the Award
The Heart of UA award recognizes the cumulative philanthropic and volunteer efforts of an individual, family or family foundation over a period of five (5) or more years of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community. Candidates will specifically demonstrate significant, long-term involvement with one or more Upper Arlington nonprofit organization. Prior winners of this prestigious award include: Tim and Glenda Huffman (2019), Mary Ann Krauss (2020), Sue Ralph (2022), and the Ness Family: Lynn and Bob, Emily and John (2023), Kip Greenhill (2024), and the Crane Family: Loann and Bob Crane, Shannon and Robert Crane, Tanny Crane and John Wolff, Deidre Harrison and Tom Crane, Jamie Crane and Tim Miller (2025).