Nonprofit · EIN 34-1882492
THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $214,743 | $235,697 | -$20,954 | $665,183 | $1,018 | $664,165 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $236,116 | $255,687 | -$19,571 | $664,766 | $588 | $664,178 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $229,942 | $239,187 | -$9,245 | $678,617 | $752 | $677,865 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $82,805
- Membership dues
- $51,125
- Program service revenue
- $93,844
- Investment income
- $37,660
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,356
- Other revenue
- $434
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $150,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,469
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $175,017
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,416
- Travel
- $7,396
- Depreciation
- $28
- Program services (functional)
- $123,082
- Management and general (functional)
- $112,615
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $664,766
- Total assets, end of year
- $665,183
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,018
- Net assets, end of year
- $664,165
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $42
- Publicly traded securities
- $614,558
- Gross receipts
- $226,550
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGOT HOFFMAN | PRESIDENT & Officer | 60 | $150,000 |
| ROBERT BARNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BROWNING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY DYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EVERETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA JENSEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG BRAYLOCK JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARJEAN KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KOSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICH KRAMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA KUCZEK | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON MALONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIRBY OVERTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA PERSOHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS RAWLINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KURT SCHOCH | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANE SOMMERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA VIACHES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL WORSTELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGOT HOFFMAN | PRESIDENT & Officer | 60 | $145,000 |
| STEVE ALTMILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BARNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE BELTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BROWNING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY DYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EVERETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA JENSEN | VICE CHAIR/S Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG BRAYLOCK JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KOSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICH KRAMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA KUCZEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN LEECH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI PERSOHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KURT SCHOCH | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANE SOMMERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA VIACHES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF WENDORF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL WORSTELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGOT HOFFMAN | PRESIDENT & Officer | 60 | $152,192 |
| STEVE ALTMILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BARNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE BELTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE BENNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BROWNING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY DYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EVERETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA JENSEN | VICE CHAIR/S Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG BRAYLOCK JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KOSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICH KRAMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA FAUSS KUCZEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN LEECH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KURT SCHOCH | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANE SOMMERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA VIACHES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF WENDORF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL WORSTELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 829 BETHEL ROAD 212, COLUMBUS, OH 43214-1903
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MARGOT HOFFMAN, 829 BETHEL ROAD 212, COLUMBUS, OH 43214
- Signed the 990
- MARGOT HOFFMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (614) 425-7157
- Return prepared by
- WAVERLY BUSINESS SERVICES
Mission
TO CULTIVATE PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AMONG BUSINESS, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, HEALTHCARE, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN OHIO, INDIANA, ILLINOIS AND WEST VIRGINIA.
Program accomplishments
- WE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT BY: RAISING AWARENESS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE TO STRENGTHEN OUR ECONOMY AND COMPETITIVENESS IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE TO CREATE JOBS, IMPROVE HEALTHCARE, HIGHER QUALITY EDUCATION AND MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. PROVIDING ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, AND QUALITY TOOLS. EDUCATING AND SHARING BEST-IN-CLASS PRACTICES WITH LEADERS FROM ALL SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY. RECOGNIZING ROLE-MODEL ORGANIZATIONS WITH TPE'S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE CULMINATING WITH THE PLATINUM-LEVEL, GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE. ONCE ORGANIZATIONS ACHIEVE THE PLATINUM-LEVEL OF RECOGNITION THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE MALCOLM BALDRIGE NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.Expenses $123,082 · revenue $93,844
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1882492
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $665,183
- Income (IRS master file)
- $226,550
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $214,743 | $235,697 | $665,183 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $236,116 | $255,687 | $664,766 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $229,942 | $239,187 | $678,617 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $279,477 | $251,599 | $654,157 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-1882492).
Questions about THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE
- What is the EIN of THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE is 34-1882492.
- Is THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARGOT HOFFMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,000 (MARGOT HOFFMAN, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $214,743, expenses of $235,697 and total assets of $665,183 at year end.
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