Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Mission
The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is a non-profit organization created to engage public support and provide services to enhance public use and enjoyment of the park. The Conservancy enriches peoples lives and enhances our region by inspiring use, preservation and support of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Year, State Incorporated:
2002, OH
Description of Programs and Services In close partnership with the National Park Service, we co-manage a number of initiatives in the Cuyahoga Valley. Two highlights of this partnership include the TRAILS FOREVER initiative, aimed at creating a world-class trail system in CVNP, and the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center, where northeast Ohio youth come to learn about nature and experience the park first-hand. Other key initiatives include the co-managed volunteer program, cultural arts events, space rental of the park's historic buildings, and our Trail Mix retail stores.
For the year ended August 31, 2023, Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park's program expenses were:
| Program Service Expense | $8,226,420 |
| Total Program Expenses | $8,226,420 |
Chair of the Board
Karyn Sullivan
Board Size
27
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park's IRS Form 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and Other Similar Amounts | $6,744,960 |
| Program Services Revenue | $1,157,081 |
| Net Income or (loss) from sale of inventory | $503,781 |
| Investment Income | $27,320 |
| Net Income or (loss) from Fund Raising Events | $-51,436 |
| Total Income | $8,381,706 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $8,381,706 |
| Total expenses: | $10,308,674 |
| Program expenses | $8,226,420 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,091,509 |
| Administrative expenses | $990,745 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,926,968 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $8,683,432 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $267,037 |
| Ending Net Assets | $7,023,501 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,811,530 |
| Total Assets | $7,023,501 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Akron