Nonprofit · EIN 31-1704768
OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BLUE ASH, OH 45241
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $425,997 | $656,103 | -$230,106 | $327,950 | $21,225 | $306,725 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $730,085 | $468,927 | $261,158 | $548,003 | $11,172 | $536,831 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $357,350
- of which government grants
- $85,000
- Program service revenue
- $64,991
- Investment income
- $5,326
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,670
- Other revenue
- -$1,670
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $135,609
- Other salaries and wages
- $256,639
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $437,964
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,871
- Travel
- $33,730
- Program services (functional)
- $546,332
- Management and general (functional)
- $68,935
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,836
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $548,003
- Total assets, end of year
- $327,950
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,225
- Net assets, end of year
- $306,725
- Publicly traded securities
- $98
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $84,826
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $221,899
- Gross receipts
- $548,020
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Cogen | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $99,609 | $36,000 |
| John Bloch | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Molly | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Jones | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Voss | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alaina Pratt | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Kolesar | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Sperber | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Cogen | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $65,000 | $19,200 |
| Bill Hayes | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Jones | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Allen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Voss | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Molly | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bloch | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Sperber | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Faillo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4480 CLASSIC DR, BLUE ASH, OH 45241-2208
- In care of
- % RICHARD COGEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Rich Cogen, PO Box 42460, Cincinnati, OH 45242
- Signed the 990
- Rich Cogen, Executive Director
- Phone
- (513) 460-3365
- Website
- ohioriverfdn.org
- Return prepared by
- Locey Mitchell & Associates Ltd
Mission
To protect and improve the Ohio River and its watershed through advocacy, habitat restoration, school education, and youth programs.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $328,330 · revenue $38,380
- 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.Expenses $162,980 · revenue $26,611
- 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.Expenses $55,022
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 | Not 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
- 31-1704768
- 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)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $327,950
- Income (IRS master file)
- $548,020
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $425,997 | $656,103 | $327,950 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $730,085 | $468,927 | $548,003 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $434,676 | $309,912 | $250,673 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 31-1704768).
Questions about OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION is 31-1704768.
- Is OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION 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 OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Rich Cogen.
- Who are the officers and directors of OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,609 (Rich Cogen, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does OHIO RIVER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $425,997, expenses of $656,103 and total assets of $327,950 at year end.
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