The Columbus Partnership is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbus Partnership is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Columbus Partnership generated $9.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Columbus Partnership has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $1,926,870. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ADVOCACY: TO ENGAGE IN THE CONDUCT OF INVESTIGATIONS AND STUDIES AND TO DEVELOP PLANS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIONS TO BE UNDERTAKEN IN THE GREATER COLUMBUS AREA TO SECURE ITS LONG-TERM, BROAD-BASED VITALITY AND PROSPERITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. INVESTIGATION AND STUDY OF VARIOUS AREAS OF NEED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS AND PROGRAMS TO BE UNDERTAKEN.
OTHER PROJECTS - THE ORGANIZATION TAKES ON VARIOUS SHORT-TERM PROJECTS FROM TIME TO TIME WHICH ARE OF IMMEDIATE AND/OR TRANSIENT INTEREST. IF A PROJECT IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY WELL-DEFINED IN TIME OR PURPOSE, IT FALLS WITHIN THIS CATEGORY.
EDUCATION - INVESTIGATION AND STUDY OF VARIOUS AREAS NEEDED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS AND PROGRAMS TO BE UNDERTAKEN TO IMPROVE URBAN EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steve Steinour Co-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frances Henry Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Ammendola Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Auch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald S Barbour Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ralph Andretta Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $385,000 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,795,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,134,742 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,314,742 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $47,935 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,362,677 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $231,627 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $59,404 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,343,125 |
Advertising and promotion | $61,739 |
Office expenses | $114,334 |
Information technology | $96,795 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $147,353 |
Travel | $5,872 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $54,430 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $112,317 |
Insurance | $1,285 |
All other expenses | $251,506 |
Total functional expenses | $4,467,866 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,133,333 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,210,950 |
Accounts receivable, net | $299,724 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $770,513 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $102,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,516,520 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $444,731 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $444,731 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,071,789 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,516,520 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Columbus Partnership has awarded $37,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $30,000 |
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PURPOSE: DRIVE FOR LIFE GOLF SPONSORSHIP | $7,500 |