Ohio River Foundation is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Ohio River Foundation employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio River Foundation 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, Ohio River Foundation generated $730.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $468.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE OHIO RIVER AND ITS WATERSHED THROUGH ADVOCACY, HABITAT RESTORATION, SCHOOL EDUCATION, AND YOUTH PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONSERVATION: THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF OUR RESTORATION AND ADVOCACY WORK IS TO DRIVE SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE HEALTH OF THE OHIO RIVER WATERSHED AND CREATE CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENT HABITATS. CONSISTENT WITH THE ORF STRATEGIC PLAN, THIS INVOLVES DEVELOPING AND RECOMMENDING PRIORITIES FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS POLICY WORK, ENGAGING OUR MEMBERS AND IMPLEMENTING RESTORATION ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN. WE UTILIZE A COMBINATION OF STRATEGIES TO HELP ACHIEVE A REDUCTION IN WATERSHED POLLUTION AND RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF CRITICAL HABITATS. OUR FOCUS IS GOVERNMENT POLICIES; PRIVATE SECTOR PRACTICES; AND CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT.
CONSERVATION: THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF OUR RESTORATION AND ADVOCACY WORK IS TO DRIVE SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE HEALTH OF THE OHIO RIVER WATERSHED AND CREATE CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENT HABITATS. CONSISTENT WITH THE ORF STRATEGIC PLAN, THIS INVOLVES DEVELOPING AND RECOMMENDING PRIORITIES FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS POLICY WORK, ENGAGING OUR MEMBERS AND IMPLEMENTING RESTORATION ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN. WE UTILIZE A COMBINATION OF STRATEGIES TO HELP ACHIEVE A REDUCTION IN WATERSHED POLLUTION AND RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF CRITICAL HABITATS. OUR FOCUS IS GOVERNMENT POLICIES; PRIVATE SECTOR PRACTICES; AND CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT.
EDUCATION: ORFS EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN HANDS-ON, ENIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES. THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, OUR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS USE INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN REAL- WORLD ISSUES AND SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY, EXCITING AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. STUDENT CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ACTIVITIES DURING THE SUMMER FURTHER TRAIN STUDENT LEADERS FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS. OUR RIVER EXPLORER FIELD TRIPS AND FIRST-IN-THE-NATION MUSSELS IN THE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES REACH THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS EACH YEAR IN GREATER CINCINNATI, COLUMBUS AND LEXINGTON.
EDUCATION: ORFS EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN HANDS-ON, ENIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES. THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, OUR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS USE INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN REAL- WORLD ISSUES AND SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY, EXCITING AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. STUDENT CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ACTIVITIES DURING THE SUMMER FURTHER TRAIN STUDENT LEADERS FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS. OUR RIVER EXPLORER FIELD TRIPS AND FIRST-IN-THE-NATION MUSSELS IN THE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES REACH THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS EACH YEAR IN GREATER CINCINNATI, COLUMBUS AND LEXINGTON.
COMMUNICATIONS: COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES MARKET ORF, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC, AND MOBILIZE SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES AND OHIO RIVER WATERSHED PROTECTION AND RESTORATION EFFORTS. COMMUNICATION TACTICS ARE TO DEVELOP WELL-RESEARCHED MESSAGES AND DELIVER THEM THROUGH INTEGRATED CHANNELS, INCLUDING: EARNED, PAID OR DONATED MEDIA; DIGITAL MEDIA, INCLUDING THE ORF WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OUTBOUND E-MAILS; AND ANY OTHER FORMS OF DIRECT OR INDIRECT COMMUNICATIONS WITH OUR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.
COMMUNICATIONS: COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES MARKET ORF, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC, AND MOBILIZE SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES AND OHIO RIVER WATERSHED PROTECTION AND RESTORATION EFFORTS. COMMUNICATION TACTICS ARE TO DEVELOP WELL-RESEARCHED MESSAGES AND DELIVER THEM THROUGH INTEGRATED CHANNELS, INCLUDING: EARNED, PAID OR DONATED MEDIA; DIGITAL MEDIA, INCLUDING THE ORF WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OUTBOUND E-MAILS; AND ANY OTHER FORMS OF DIRECT OR INDIRECT COMMUNICATIONS WITH OUR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rich Cogen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $65,000 |
Bill Hayes President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Jones Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Allen Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Voss Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Molly Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $34,448 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $91,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $517,651 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $643,099 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $80,432 |
Investment income | $1,899 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,655 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $730,085 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $75,857 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,689 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $216,828 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $46,701 |
Payroll taxes | $21,535 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,857 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,306 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,398 |
Information technology | $7,824 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $27,030 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $798 |
All other expenses | $830 |
Total functional expenses | $468,927 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $253,950 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $201,998 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $91,805 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $250 |
Total assets | $548,003 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,172 |
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 | $11,172 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $120,287 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $416,544 |
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 | $548,003 |