Ojai Raptor Center

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Hendrik C Eksteen

Phone

8058363825

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Ojai Raptor Center, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

Ojai Raptor Center is dedicated to the care and protection of wildlife through the rehabilitation and release of sick, injured, and orphaned animals, participation in scientific efforts that improve standards of care, and education that inspires environmental stewardship. Through its integrated rehabilitation and education programs, ORC contributes to improved wildlife outcomes and increased public awareness across its service region.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $789,083 Revenue: $15,263

Wildlife RehabilitationOjai Raptor Center provides specialized medical treatment and rehabilitation in a dedicated facility for birds of prey. In 2025, ORC admitted 879 animal patients originating...

Wildlife RehabilitationOjai Raptor Center provides specialized medical treatment and rehabilitation in a dedicated facility for birds of prey. In 2025, ORC admitted 879 animal patients originating from 14 counties and responded to 1,134 wildlife hotline calls, serving as a regional resource for the public and partner organizations. Education and Community OutreachORC delivers community education and school-based programming designed to increase awareness of wildlife conservation and the ecological role of raptors. In 2025, these programs reached 2,997 individuals through community events, presentations, and curriculum-based engagement with schools. Volunteer ProgramORCs work is supported by a strong volunteer base. In 2025, 87 volunteers contributed more than 10,000 hours of service across rehabilitation, education, and operational support.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,268,314

Program Service Revenue $15,263

Investment Income $17,022

Other Revenue $-1,462

TOTAL REVENUE $1,299,137

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $817,883

Fundraising Expenses $169,923

Program Expenses $789,083

Other Expenses $309,534

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,127,417

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,299,137	$832,270	+0.6%
Expenses	$1,127,417	$1,015,746	+0.1%
Net Income	$171,720	$-183,476	-1.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$104,543

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Dr Kathryn Rasp	Veterinarian	40.00		$102,127	$5,705	$107,832
Kimberly Stroud	Former ED	40.00	Officer	$92,285	$2,074	$94,359
Hendrik C Eksteen	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$7,997	$2,187	$10,184
Lizzy Chouinard	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Todd Soller	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Claudia Raiti	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nichia Huxtable	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joanie Burns	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Logan	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Deneen	Director	2.00	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
2025	$1,299,137	$1,127,417	$1,306,421	$171,720
2024	$832,270	$1,015,746	$1,310,107	$-183,476
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$818,024	$670,962	$1,477,082	$147,062
2022	$827,288	$625,186	$1,316,207	$202,102
2021	$582,492	$495,306	$1,178,039	$87,186
2020	$527,678	$373,678	$1,106,129	$154,000
2019	$162,670	$300,437	$921,357	$-137,767
2018	$455,165	$252,935	$1,020,451	$202,230