Falls of the Ohio Foundation

What Falls of the Ohio Foundation does

The Falls of the Ohio Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization headquartered inside the Falls of the Ohio State Park Interpretive Center at 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, Indiana. It supports the preservation, education, and public exploration of the Falls of the Ohio region, including stewardship of the only publicly accessible exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world. The foundation serves general public visitors, families, paying members, and K-12 students through a portfolio of in-person programs (Interpretive Center admissions, paleontology camp, family nature club, summer yoga, member-only estate planning workshops, stargazing events, and clean-up workdays) and a Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger program operated in partnership with the National Park Service. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of individual donations, an annual membership program, foundation grants for educational programming, single-site interpretive center admission ($9 for ages 12+, $7 for ages 6-11, $2 parking), and corporate sponsorships. The organization has been awarded the Candid Platinum Transparency Seal for 2025.

The foundation's product surface is anchored by a content website (fallsoftheohio.org) serving as events calendar, educational resource hub, donation portal, and membership signup, supplemented by a CLLB Law-sponsored 24/7 live webcam of the Falls that supports paddlers, anglers, and visitors with real-time river-level information. Distribution is regional (Midwest US, centered on the Louisville/Clark County metro) and runs entirely through the physical Interpretive Center, on-site park programs, and digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email newsletter). The operating model is highly volunteer-driven, with named staff limited to Executive Director Aimee Conrad-Hill and a small supporting team that includes the State Park's Property Manager (Jake Shapley) and Interpretive Naturalist (Hannah McKay), with major operational capacity extended through partnerships with the National Park Service, Clark County Soil & Water Conservation District, Louisville Astronomical Society, Leadership Southern Indiana, Meta, CLLB Law, and Timmel, Richards, Stengel Law.

Name

Falls of the Ohio Foundation

Legal name

Falls of the Ohio Foundation

Website

https://fallsoftheohio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Falls of the Ohio Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that supports preservation, education, and public engagement at the Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Indiana, serving general visitors, families, members, and K-12 students through interpretive programming, fossil-based education, and volunteer stewardship funded by donations, memberships, grants, and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nature Education and Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Nonprofit education services
• Natural history preservation
• Paleontology education programs
• Interpretive center programs
• Community conservation events

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations and corporate contributions received through the website and direct mail campaigns
2. Membership Program: Annual membership providing exclusive access to member-only events, free admission to programs, and other benefits
3. Foundation Grants: The foundation provides grants to support educational programs, art activities, and family nature club events at the state park
4. Interpretive Center Admission: Admission fees to the Interpretive Center: $9 for ages 12 and older, $7 for ages 6-11, free for under 5, plus $2 parking

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Falls of the Ohio Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that operates educational programs, preservation initiatives, and community events at the Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Indiana. It funds and delivers interpretive center programs, paleontology camps, family nature club activities, volunteer-based conservation projects, and a live webcam. The foundation is funded through donations, annual memberships, grants, admission fees, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

The Falls of the Ohio Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the Falls of the Ohio State Park through a digital platform and in-person programming. The Foundation offers educational programs and activities (Interpretive Center Programs, Educational Resources, Paleontology Camp), preservation initiatives (Preservation Programs, Clean-Up Events, Project Assistance Grants), event programming (Summer Yoga, Art at the Falls, Family Nature Club, Stargazing, Legacy Lab estate planning workshops), and membership/donation services. The organization's website also features a live webcam for real-time river monitoring. The core offering is the combination of the digital information platform and the physical interpretive experiences at the park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interpretive Center Programs
• Educational Resources and Activities
• Preservation Programs and Clean-Up Events
• Event Programming (Yoga, Family Nature Club, Stargazing, Art Programs, Legacy Lab)
• Membership and Donation Services
• Falls Webcam (24/7 Live Stream)
• Paleontology Camp
• Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger Program
• Teacher Professional Development

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 events listed across the calendar
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Louisville Astronomical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Collaborative stargazing events for Falls members featuring telescope viewing and expert guidance for night sky observation, including planetary conjunctions and celestial viewing.
• Clark County Soil & Water Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2026Partnership through the Clark County Harmful Invasive Removal Project (CCHIRP) for volunteer workdays dedicated to removing invasive garlic mustard at the Falls of the Ohio State Park. The foundation hosts these volunteer events to support conservation of local public lands.
• MetaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2026Earth Day Cleanup sponsor providing funding for community clean-up events at the Falls of the Ohio State Park in partnership with Leadership Southern Indiana.
• Leadership Southern IndianaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Partnership for Earth Day and other community service events, hosting volunteer workdays at the Falls of the Ohio State Park.
• National Park ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial stop on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail. Partnership enables the Junior Ranger program offering free activity booklets and pins for participants ages 7-13.
• CLLB LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMakes possible the Falls webcam, providing 24/7 live views of the Falls to help visitors understand river conditions.
• Timmel, Richards, Stengel LawminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides estate planning expertise for the Legacy Lab workshop series, with retired judge and attorney Michele Stengel presenting educational sessions for members.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Cincinnati Nature Center: Regional nature center in southwest Ohio/northern Kentucky offering nature education, family programs, and member-based experiences; comparable operating model, geography within driving distance, and member/visitor programming mix.
• Indiana State Museum: Indiana-based museum offering exhibits, educational programming, and family events on Indiana natural and cultural history — a regional peer competing for the same family education and field-trip audience in Indiana.
• Dunes Learning Center: Indiana-based nonprofit at Indiana Dunes National Park delivering environmental education programs and field trips — directly comparable education-focused nonprofit-park model within the same state.
• Louisville Nature Center: Louisville-based nonprofit nature education center offering family programming, school field trips, and memberships — overlapping service area (across the Ohio River from Clarksville) and similar mission-driven operations.

Direct peers

• Zion Forever Project: Official nonprofit partner of Zion National Park supporting education, preservation, and visitor experience; mirrors the Falls Foundation's combination of membership, donations, and educational programs tied to a single park site.
• Yellowstone Forever: The official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, providing education, fundraising, and volunteer programs supporting park operations — directly comparable in mission and operating model to the Falls of the Ohio Foundation's park-supporting role.
• Glacier National Park Conservancy: Nonprofit partner of Glacier National Park funding education, research, and preservation; highly comparable structure of donations, memberships, and grants supporting park-based educational programming.
• Friends of the Smokies: 501c3 nonprofit that supports Great Smoky Mountains National Park through fundraising, education, and volunteer programs; same park-foundation structure as the subject, with comparable revenue mix of memberships, donations, and grants.
• Shenandoah National Park Trust: Philanthropic partner of Shenandoah National Park funding education, conservation, and visitor experience programs — analogous nonprofit-park relationship and educational programming focus.

Broad incumbents

• National Parks Conservation Association: National independent nonprofit advocating for and supporting U.S. national parks; broader incumbent operating across the same park-preservation and education space as the subject.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thefallsoftheohiofoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/fallsoftheohio
• Instagraminstagram.com/FallsoftheOhioFoundation
• Xx.com/fallsoftheohio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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