OAK HARBOR, OH
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)FRIENDS OF OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $517K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $486K left a modest 6% surplus.
FRIENDS OF OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SUPPORTS THE CONSERVATION MISSION OF OHIO'S ONLY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX BY ACQUIRING LAND, ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY, AND ENHANCING PUBLIC ACCESS.
PUBLIC USE PROJECTS: FONWR CREATES A VISIBLE IMPACT ON OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE BY CREATING, IMPROVING, AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC USE AREAS FOR THE REFUGE'S 400,000+ ANNUAL VISITORS. FUNDS THIS...
PUBLIC USE PROJECTS: FONWR CREATES A VISIBLE IMPACT ON OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE BY CREATING, IMPROVING, AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC USE AREAS FOR THE REFUGE'S 400,000+ ANNUAL VISITORS. FUNDS THIS YEAR SUPPORTED ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL COSTS TO KEEP THE VISITOR CENTER STAFFED AND WELCOMING TO VISITORS. FONWR ALSO PROVIDED FUNDING FOR TRAILS AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, AND MOWING CONTRACTS ON SOME SATELLITE PROPERTIES. ADDITIONALLY, FONWR MAINTAINED THREE WILDLIFE CAMERAS - ONE FOCUSED ON THE SHORELINE AT CEDAR POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, AND TWO IN A BARN OWL NEST BOX TO VIRTUALLY CONNECT AUDIENCES TO THIS REMOTE REFUGE.
YOUTH PROGRAMS: IT IS A PRIORITY OF FONWR TO CONNECT YOUTH WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE REFUGE. -- INTERNSHIPS: FONWR OFFERS INTERNSHIPS FOR COLLEGE...
YOUTH PROGRAMS: IT IS A PRIORITY OF FONWR TO CONNECT YOUTH WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE REFUGE. -- INTERNSHIPS: FONWR OFFERS INTERNSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS OR RECENT GRADUATES PURSUING DEGREES IN CONSERVATION FIELDS. INTERNS ASSIST WITH VISITOR SERVICES, BIOLOGY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS. THIS YEAR FONWR PROVIDED 10 INTERNSHIPS FOR A TOTAL OF 4,018 HOURS OF WORK AND FUNDED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNS. --CAREER PATHWAYS: TOGETHER WITH THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, FONWR CONTINUED A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM TO ALLOW INTERNS OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT AND SELECTED TWO TECHNICIAN POSITIONS. THESE TECHNICIANS CONTRIBUTED 3,120 HOURS OF WORK FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, INTERN RECRUITMENT, AND INVASIVE SPECIES PROJECTS. --ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: FONWR SPONSORED FIELD TRIP TRANSPORTATION GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, BRINGING 40 STUDENTS TO THE REFUGE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. FONWR SPONSORED THE TURKEY HUNTING WORKSHOP AND YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTING WORKSHOP WHICH REACHED OVER 50 YOUTH CONSERVATIONISTS. ADDITIONALLY, FONWR AWARDED TWO 2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO ARE PURSUING CONSERVATION CAREERS.
HABITAT RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT: RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK IS COMPLETED BY FONWR AS RESOURCES ALLOW TO SUSTAIN THE GLOBALLY IMPORTANT STOPOVER HABITATS AT OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE...
HABITAT RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT: RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK IS COMPLETED BY FONWR AS RESOURCES ALLOW TO SUSTAIN THE GLOBALLY IMPORTANT STOPOVER HABITATS AT OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. TOGETHER WITH THE PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM, FONWR CONTINUED A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO RESTORE WETLAND HABITAT ON PRIVATE LANDS. IN 2025, FUNDS WERE USED TO RESTORE OVER 300 ACRES OF HABITAT ACROSS 10 PRIVATE-LANDS PROJECTS IN OTTAWA, SANDUSKY, AND ERIE COUNTIES. ADDITIONALLY, FONWR FUNDED SUPPORT FOR THE KONTZ WETLAND DELINEATION AND SHEET PILE INSTALLATION, PROVIDING PERMANENT INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO PROTECT RESTORED WETLANDS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $517,139 | $499,410 | +0.0% |
| Expenses | $486,130 | $450,361 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $31,009 | $49,049 | -0.4% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| TAJINDER SINGH | PRESIDENT | 1.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE SCHWAGER | VICE PRESIDE | 5.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA BOSTATER | SECRETARY | 7.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON OVERMYER | TREASURER | 2.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB PRICE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA SHERICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEY WARNER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM KRIEGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN WOLDT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.75 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL O'TOOLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL FINGERHUT | BOARD MEMBER | 2.25 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDA LENTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE ARENT | EXECUTIVE DI | 40.00 |
Director
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$80,000 | $2,035 | $82,035 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $517,139 | $486,130 | $1,369,154 | $31,009 |
| 2024 | $499,410 | $450,361 | $1,270,975 | $49,049 |
| 2023 | $963,206 | $593,056 | $1,177,468 | $370,150 |
| 2022 | $537,110 | $536,679 | $740,674 | $431 |
| 2021 | $546,431 | $264,020 | $762,343 | $282,411 |
| 2020 | $169,002 | $177,032 | $472,979 | $-8,030 |
| 2019 | $217,695 | $169,029 | $472,969 | $48,666 |
| 2018 | $232,812 | $149,637 | $400,884 | $83,175 |
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