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Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy

Countryside's mission is to build a thriving local food community by connecting people, food, and land in and beyond cuyahoga valley national park. We work to preserve land, …

Cuyahoga Valley Countryside

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy

Yr 2023 countryside the countryside farmers market and a countryside farm advisor facilitated a separation of the farmers market from the countryside as directed by the cuyahoga valley national park (cvnp). The separation was completed midyear 2023. The countryside farmers market was renamed the cuyahoga valley farmers market (cvfm). The cvfm established a board and their own 501(3)(c) status. The countryside organization continued to maintain the two office buildings and storage/event barn on cvnp property and incure the associated costs for utilities- electric, gas, phones, spectrum wi-fI and security, as well as, additional services for sales, food stamps, credit card processing and employee paycheck programs. These services were not utilized by countryside, and the countryside organization was not active with …

Founded
Headquarters
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C34
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

Countryside's mission is to build a thriving local food community by connecting people, food, and land in and beyond cuyahoga valley national park. We work to preserve land, cultivate farm and food businesses, and expand local, healthy food. Our objective is to become an ecologically and financially sustainable organization, using the lens of equity to build highly effective models to build community around local food.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6203.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 691.0% of total expenses ($46,154 of $6,679).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.80
Program$0.80

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
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  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy is a registered environment nonprofit based in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 341896395. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $744 in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 341896395. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy is located in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy has $744 in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $744 in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Yr 2023 countryside the countryside farmers market and a countryside farm advisor facilitated a separation of the farmers market from the countryside as directed by the cuyahoga valley national park (cvnp). The separation was completed midyear 2023. The countryside farmers market was renamed the cuyahoga valley farmers market (cvfm). The cvfm established a board and their own 501(3)(c) status. The countryside organization continued to maintain the two office buildings and storage/event barn on cvnp property and incure the associated costs for utilities- electric, gas, phones, spectrum wi-fI and security, as well as, additional services for sales, food stamps, credit card processing and employee paycheck programs. These services were not utilized... Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $744 is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341896395, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
Under $10K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
24

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Marilyn W•••••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 51 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 51 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy

What is Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy?
Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cuyahoga Falls, United States. Yr 2023 countryside the countryside farmers market and a countryside farm advisor facilitated a separation of the farmers market from the countryside as directed by the cuyahoga valley national park (cvnp). The separation was completed midyear 2023. The countryside farmers market was renamed the cuyahoga valley farmers market (cvfm). The cvfm established a board and their own 501(3)(c) status. The countryside organization continued to maintain the two office buildings and storage/event barn on cvnp property and incure the associated costs for utilities- electric, gas, phones, spectrum wi-fI and security, as well as, additional services for sales, food stamps, credit card processing and employee paycheck programs. These services were not utilized by countryside, and the countryside organization was not active with interns, the farm academy nor the countryside initiative farm program throughout year 2023.
When was Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy founded?
Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy was founded in 1999.
Who leads Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy?
Marilyn Wotowiec serves as Trustee.
Where is Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy located?
Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, United States.
What is Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K.
Is Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy trustworthy?
Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 341896395.
What is Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy's website?
http://www.countrysidefoodandfarms.org