Medina Raptor Center

What Medina Raptor Center does

Medina Raptor Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization founded in 1990 and headquartered in Spencer, Ohio (Medina County). The organization rescues, rehabilitates, and releases displaced, injured, sick, or orphaned birds of prey — including owls, hawks, falcons, eagles, ospreys, and turkey vultures — as well as native songbirds and certain permitted waterfowl and shorebird species. Core rehabilitation work takes place at a private, single-site facility containing a small medical facility and more than 40 specialized enclosures of varying sizes used for therapy and flight conditioning. Veterinary care, X-rays, surgeries, and prescriptions are delivered through partnerships with local veterinarians, while falconry equipment and techniques are used for physical conditioning prior to release.

The organization is licensed by both state and federal agencies, including permits established under the Migratory Bird Treaty of 1918, and is explicitly restricted from accepting waterfowl (ducks, geese, divers), mammals, mute swans, European starlings, house sparrows, and domestic birds or poultry. Service delivery is phone-coordinated (330-591-7300) on a regional Northeastern Ohio basis, with drop-offs requiring prior appointment and authorization. The facility is not open to the general public.

Medina Raptor Center generates no fee-based revenue. It operates entirely on donations and volunteer contributions, accepting cash via PayPal, Venmo, and checks, as well as in-kind gift cards and certificates from retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon, Chewy, Rodent Pro, and Mikes Falconry Supplies. The organization runs an 18+ volunteer program requiring a weekly shift commitment and delivers educational outreach programs — featuring non-releasable ambassador birds — through a core partnership with the Medina County Parks system, reaching schools, churches, 4-H clubs, scouts, seniors, libraries, and community groups. Founder William Frederick Jordan, Jr. (Bill) has passed away, with governance and operations continued by volunteer leadership.

Name

Medina Raptor Center

Legal name

Medina Raptor Center, Inc.

Website

https://medinaraptorcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Medina Raptor Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Spencer, Ohio that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured birds of prey and songbirds under state and federal wildlife permits, operating entirely on donations and volunteer support across Northeastern Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release Centers (Public Viewing/Education) (THAAAFAC), Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Raptor rescue
• Conservation education programs
• Bird medical care
• Nonprofit wildlife center

Headquarters

HQ city

Spencer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Relies exclusively on the generosity of donors, supporters and volunteers who donate their time, funds and supplies. Accepts cash donations via PayPal, Venmo, and checks. Gift cards and certificates from retailers (Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon, Chewy, Rodent Pro, Mikes Falconry Supplies) address specific support needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Medina Raptor Center is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation facility that rescues, medically treats, physically conditions, and releases displaced, injured, sick, or orphaned birds of prey and native songbirds back to the wild. It complements this core rehabilitation work with educational outreach programs that use non-releasable ambassador birds to teach schools, community groups, and the general public about birds of prey and habitat protection. The center is funded entirely through donations and volunteers and is licensed by state and federal wildlife agencies.

Product overview

Medina Raptor Center is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on raptor and bird rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation education. The core offering is its rehabilitation services, which provide medical care, physical therapy, and flight conditioning to injured birds before releasing them to the wild. This is complemented by Educational Outreach Programs that use non-releasable ambassador birds to inform the public about birds of prey and habitat protection. The organization also provides Wildlife Protection Guidelines to educate the community on conservation practices. MRC operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit licensed by state and federal agencies, funded entirely through donations, supporters, and volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Raptor Rehabilitation Services Wildlife rehabilitation services for birds of prey (owls, hawks, falcons, eagles, ospreys, turkey vultures) and native songbirds, including rescue, veterinary care, physical therapy, flight conditioning, and release back to the wild. Provided free of charge.
• Educational Outreach Programs Educational programs featuring resident non-releasable ambassador birds to teach the public about birds of prey, their characteristics, and habitat protection. Delivered to schools, churches, 4-H clubs, scouts, seniors, libraries, and community groups, and through the Medina County Parks partnership.
• Wildlife Protection Guidelines Public education resources and guidelines covering wildlife regulations, proper handling of injured birds, and conservation best practices for community use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of birds treated each year

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Medina County ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedina Raptor Center has a special partnership with the Medina County Parks system. The center presents a number of general programs on birds of prey at the parks. Many of the center's resident educational birds participate in these programs as ambassadors to acquaint guests with various features and characteristics of birds of prey as well as how to protect their habitats.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lindsay Wildlife Experience: A California wildlife rehabilitation hospital and nature education center operating as a 501(c)(3). Combines wildlife rehabilitation with educational programming and a visitor-facing experience. Strong operating model analog even though west-coast in geography.
• Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research: A Delaware-based nonprofit focused on wild bird rescue, rehabilitation, research, and oiled wildlife response. Comparable as a regional bird rehabilitation nonprofit with a broader species scope than raptors but similar operating model.
• Carolina Raptor Center: A raptor-focused rehabilitation, education, and conservation nonprofit in Charlotte, NC. Handles raptor intake, rehabilitation, and release with extensive ambassador bird programs and visitor-facing trail/center. Direct operational analog to MRC.
• The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota: A world-leading raptor rehabilitation and research center affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Treats hundreds of raptors annually, operates educational ambassador birds, and conducts clinical research. Most directly comparable peer given its singular focus on raptors and dual rehab/education model.
• WildCare (Terri & Anthony Gould): A San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit wildlife hospital rehabilitating injured and orphaned native wildlife including birds, with strong educational outreach. Comparable mission, funding model, and dual rehab/education focus.
• Rocky Mountain Raptor Program: A Colorado-based raptor rehabilitation and education nonprofit that treats injured birds of prey and runs public education programming. Comparable mission, funding model, and species focus on raptors.
• Raptor, Inc. A Minnesota-based raptor-focused rehabilitation and education nonprofit treating injured birds of prey and providing educational programs with live birds. Closely parallels MRC's raptor-specific and educational ambassador model.

Regional players

• Ohio Wildlife Center: A wildlife rehabilitation hospital in Ohio (Powell/Delaware) that treats native wild mammals, birds, and reptiles. Comparable as a regional Ohio wildlife rehabilitation nonprofit with similar community-driven, donation-funded operating model and educational outreach.
• Ohio Bird Sanctuary: A Mansfield, Ohio-based nonprofit wildlife sanctuary focused on birds of prey with educational programming, exhibit trails, and on-site displays. Strong Ohio-region adjacency with overlapping raptor mission and educational programming.

Emerging players

• A Place Called Hope: A smaller raptor rehabilitation and education center in Killingworth, Connecticut. Similar niche focus on raptors, volunteer-driven operations, and educational programming — a smaller-scale analog.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/medinaraptor
• Facebookfacebook.com/MedinaRaptorCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/medina_raptor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medina-raptor-center-inc

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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