Ohio River Foundation

EIN: 311704768 501(c)(3) Environment

Cincinnati, OH

Total Revenue
$425,997
Total Expenses
$656,103
Total Assets
$327,950
Net Assets
$306,725
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
Rich Cogen
Phone
5134603365
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Ohio River Foundation, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $426K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $656K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 54% operating deficit.

Mission

To protect and improve the Ohio River and its watershed through advocacy, habitat restoration, school education, and youth programs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $328,330 Revenue: $38,380

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $162,980 Revenue: $26,611

Education: ORFs education programs are responsible for leading students and teachers in hands-on, enironmental education experiences. Through education programs, our professional educators use...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $55,022 Revenue: $0

Communications: Communications activities market ORF, educate and engage the public, and mobilize support for organizational priorities and Ohio River watershed protection and restoration efforts...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $357,350
Program Service Revenue $64,991
Investment Income $5,326
Other Revenue $-1,670
TOTAL REVENUE $425,997

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $437,964
Fundraising Expenses $40,836
Program Expenses $546,332
Other Expenses $218,139
TOTAL EXPENSES $656,103

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $425,997 $730,085 -0.4%
Expenses $656,103 $468,927 +0.4%
Net Income $-230,106 $261,158 -1.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
23
Volunteers
200

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$135,609
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rich Cogen Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$99,609 $36,000 $135,609
John Bloch President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Molly Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Jones Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Voss Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alaina Pratt Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andy Kolesar Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Sperber Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $425,997 $656,103 $327,950 $-230,106
2023 $730,085 $468,927 $548,003 $261,158
2023 $730,085 $468,927 $548,003 $261,158
2022 $434,676 $309,912 $250,673 $124,764
2021 $308,523 $232,942 $125,909 $75,581
2020 $176,495 $140,696 $50,328 $35,799
2019 $141,206 $204,485 $14,432 $-63,279
2018 $185,043 $169,260 $77,389 $15,783
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