Records Outline Civic Leadership and Nonprofit Network of Columbus Partnership CEO Corrine Burger
Tax returns document dual nonprofit entities and past uncompensated board service as the former JPMorgan Chase executive leads the Columbus Partnership.
In an announcement dated Sept. 10, 2026, the Columbus Partnership Executive Committee stated that Corrine Burger was appointed chief executive officer, transitioning from interim CEO to the permanent role. Burger had served as interim CEO following a leadership transition announced on June 22, 2026, after Jason Hall shared his decision to step down as CEO. Before leading the Partnership, Burger spent 34 years at JPMorgan Chase and predecessor Bank One, working as a managing director, Columbus site lead and global chief control officer.
In announcing the permanent appointment, Columbus Partnership co-chair Kirt Walker stated that Burger had led the organization with "steadiness, energy and vision" during her interim tenure.
Dual-nonprofit operating structure
Public records show that the organization operates with two separate legal entities and federal tax classifications.
Under federal tax law, Columbus Partnership is designated as a 501(c)(6) business league with employer identification number 35-2558300. For the fiscal year ending Dec. 2024, tax records for Columbus Partnership reported revenue of $10,865,769. That filing documented $10,340,008 in total expenses and $7,100,211 in net assets.
A separate affiliated entity, The Columbus Partnership, is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization under employer identification number 02-0580058. For the fiscal year ending Dec. 2024, records for The Columbus Partnership reported revenue of $2,065,507, with contributions providing $2,042,034. That return reported $4,353,677 in total expenses and $2,193,475 in net assets.
Historical compensation records
Form 990 records for Columbus Partnership filed on Nov. 17, 2025, list Kenneth D. McDonald as president and CEO with $556,000 in compensation and $86,797 in other compensation. The same filing lists Corrine M. Burger as a director with $0 in compensation and $0 in other compensation.
Records for The Columbus Partnership likewise list Corrine M. Burger as a director with $0 in compensation. Because federal nonprofit tax returns for subsequent years are not yet published, public tax filings do not yet reflect compensation for Burger as chief executive officer.
Civic leadership and regional boards
Burger's leadership at the Columbus Partnership coincides with active roles across public and community governing bodies in central Ohio.
The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is governed by a nine-member board, with four members appointed by the mayor of Columbus, four by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and one member appointed by both the mayor and commissioners. Airport authority records state that Corrine serves on the Finance, Governance & Administration Committee and Economic & Air Service Development Committee and has been a Board member since 2023.
Partnership records state that Burger currently sits on the boards of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, Columbus State Community College and Nationwide. At Columbus State Community College, trustees serve on a nine-member board appointed by the governor of Ohio for six-year terms.
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In an announcement dated Sept. 10, 2026, the Columbus Partnership Executive Committee stated that Corrine Burger was appointed chief executive officer, transitioning from interim CEO to the permanent role.
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September 10, 2026
In an announcement dated Sept. 10, 2026, the Columbus Partnership Executive Committee stated that Corrine Burger was appointed chief executive officer, transitioning from interim CEO to the permanent role.
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Columbus, OH – The Columbus Partnership Executive Committee today announced that Corrine Burger has been appointed chief executive officer of the Columbus Partnership, effective immediately. Burger has served as interim CEO since June and was appointed to the permanent role by the Executive Committee.
Before leading the Partnership, Burger spent 34 years at JPMorgan Chase and predecessor Bank One, working as a managing director, Columbus site lead and global chief control officer.
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Over a 34-year career at JPMorganChase and predecessor Bank One, she built a reputation as one of Columbus’ most respected and connected business leaders, serving as a managing director and site lead in Columbus while holding global responsibility as chief control officer before retiring in 2025.
In announcing the permanent appointment, Columbus Partnership co-chair Kirt Walker stated that Burger had led the organization with "steadiness, energy and vision" during her interim tenure.
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“Since stepping into the role of interim CEO, Corrine has led the Partnership with the steadiness, energy and vision this community deserves. She is the right leader for this organization and this moment,” said Kirt Walker, Columbus Partnership co-chair and CEO of Nationwide.
https://columbusregion.com/press-release/columbus-partnership-announces-leadership-transition/
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Burger had served as interim CEO following a leadership transition announced on June 22, 2026, after Jason Hall shared his decision to step down as CEO.
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June 22, 2026
Burger had served as interim CEO following a leadership transition announced on June 22, 2026, after Jason Hall shared his decision to step down as CEO.
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The Columbus Partnership Executive Committee today announced that Jason Hall has shared his decision to step down as CEO, effective June 30, 2026, because of a personal need to relocate closer to his parents in the St. Louis metro area. Corrine Burger will serve as interim CEO of the Partnership while a search for Hall’s permanent successor is conducted.
Partnership records state that Burger currently sits on the boards of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, Columbus State Community College and Nationwide.
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Burger currently sits on the boards of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, Columbus State Community College and Nationwide.
https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/352558300
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Under federal tax law, Columbus Partnership is designated as a 501(c)(6) business league with employer identification number 35-2558300.
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Columbus Partnership
Under federal tax law, Columbus Partnership is designated as a 501(c)(6) business league with employer identification number 35-2558300.
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Designated as a 501(c)(6)
Under federal tax law, Columbus Partnership is designated as a 501(c)(6) business league with employer identification number 35-2558300.
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EIN: 35-2558300
For the fiscal year ending Dec. 2024, tax records for Columbus Partnership reported revenue of $10,865,769.
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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2024
For the fiscal year ending Dec. 2024, tax records for Columbus Partnership reported revenue of $10,865,769.
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Revenue $10,865,769
That filing documented $10,340,008 in total expenses and $7,100,211 in net assets.
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Expenses $10,340,008
That filing documented $10,340,008 in total expenses and $7,100,211 in net assets.
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Net Assets $7,100,211
Form 990 records for Columbus Partnership filed on Nov. 17, 2025, list Kenneth D. McDonald as president and CEO with $556,000 in compensation and $86,797 in other compensation.
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Columbus Partnership
Form 990 records for Columbus Partnership filed on Nov. 17, 2025, list Kenneth D. McDonald as president and CEO with $556,000 in compensation and $86,797 in other compensation.
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Filed on Nov. 17, 2025
Form 990 records for Columbus Partnership filed on Nov. 17, 2025, list Kenneth D. McDonald as president and CEO with $556,000 in compensation and $86,797 in other compensation.
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Kenneth D Mcdonald (President And Ceo) $556,000 $0 $86,797
The same filing lists Corrine M. Burger as a director with $0 in compensation and $0 in other compensation.
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Corrine M Burger (Director) $0 $0 $0
https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/20580058
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A separate affiliated entity, The Columbus Partnership, is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization under employer identification number 02-0580058.
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The Columbus Partnership
A separate affiliated entity, The Columbus Partnership, is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization under employer identification number 02-0580058.
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Designated as a 501(c)(3)
A separate affiliated entity, The Columbus Partnership, is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization under employer identification number 02-0580058.
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EIN: 02-0580058
For the fiscal year ending Dec. 2024, records for The Columbus Partnership reported revenue of $2,065,507, with contributions providing $2,042,034.
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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2024
For the fiscal year ending Dec. 2024, records for The Columbus Partnership reported revenue of $2,065,507, with contributions providing $2,042,034.
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Revenue $2,065,507
For the fiscal year ending Dec. 2024, records for The Columbus Partnership reported revenue of $2,065,507, with contributions providing $2,042,034.
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Contributions $2,042,034
That return reported $4,353,677 in total expenses and $2,193,475 in net assets.
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Expenses $4,353,677
That return reported $4,353,677 in total expenses and $2,193,475 in net assets.
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Net Assets $2,193,475
Records for The Columbus Partnership likewise list Corrine M. Burger as a director with $0 in compensation.
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The Columbus Partnership
Records for The Columbus Partnership likewise list Corrine M. Burger as a director with $0 in compensation.
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Corrine M Burger (Director) $0 $0 $0
https://flycolumbus.com/business/board-of-directors/
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The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is governed by a nine-member board, with four members appointed by the mayor of Columbus, four by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and one member appointed by both the mayor and commissioners.
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The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is governed by a Board of Directors composed of nine business and community leaders. As part of the Board’s four-year staggered term, four members are appointed by the Mayor of Columbus with the advice and consent of City Council, four members are appointed by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, and one member is appointed by both the Mayor and Franklin County Board of Commissioners.
Airport authority records state that Corrine serves on the Finance, Governance & Administration Committee and Economic & Air Service Development Committee and has been a Board member since 2023.
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Corrine serves on the Finance, Governance & Administration Committee and Economic & Air Service Development Committee. She has been a Board member since 2023.
https://www.cscc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/
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At Columbus State Community College, trustees serve on a nine-member board appointed by the governor of Ohio for six-year terms.
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The Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees is a nine-member board appointed by the Governor of Ohio for six-year terms.