The Columbus Partnership
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.0M
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Columbus Partnership?
The Columbus Partnership is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by American Electric Power Foundation ($2.8M), Lancaster Lens Inc ($165K), Denison University ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to The Columbus Partnership between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Electric Power Foundation | $2,750,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Lancaster Lens Inc | $165,000 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Denison University | $55,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2019) to $750K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $555K.
What grants has The Columbus Partnership received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | American Electric Power Foundation | Smart Columbus Sustainability fund | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Denison University | COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP | $55,000 |
| 2024 | American Electric Power Foundation | Smart Columbus Sustainability | $500,000 |
| 2023 | American Electric Power Foundation | Smart Columbus Sustainability | $500,000 |
| 2022 | American Electric Power Foundation | Payment 1 for Smart Columbus Sustainability | $500,000 |
| 2022 | American Electric Power Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| 2021 | Lancaster Lens Inc | VARIOUS | $55,000 |
| 2021 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $2,500 |
| 2020 | American Electric Power Foundation | TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES | $500,000 |
| 2020 | Lancaster Lens Inc | VARIOUS | $55,000 |
| 2019 | Lancaster Lens Inc | VARIOUS | $55,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Columbus Partnership?
The Columbus Partnership is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by American Electric Power Foundation ($2.8M), Lancaster Lens Inc ($165K), Denison University ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to The Columbus Partnership between 2019–2025.
Who is The Columbus Partnership's largest funder?
American Electric Power Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Columbus Partnership, with $2.8M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Columbus Partnership received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to The Columbus Partnership across 11 grants from 4 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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