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Ojai Raptor Center

Ojai raptor center is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds of prey and to providing programs to teach about raptors and our shared …

Environment Oak View, CA EIN: 770543286 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Ojai Raptor Center

Ojai Raptor Center is a environment organization based in OAK VIEW, United States. Annual revenue: $582K. EIN: 770543286.

Founded
Headquarters
Oak View, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C32
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Ojai raptor center is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds of prey and to providing programs to teach about raptors and our shared environment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 62%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.62
Program$0.62

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ojai Raptor Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 86% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, 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 has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ojai Raptor Center is a registered environment nonprofit based in Oak View, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 770543286. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $832K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ojai Raptor Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770543286. 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.

Ojai Raptor Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Ojai Raptor Center is located in Oak View, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ojai Raptor Center has $832K in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. 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.

Ojai Raptor Center 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 medium organization. It has $832K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ojai Raptor Center. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ojai Raptor Center 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). It reports that 62% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Ojai Raptor Center is a environment organization based in OAK VIEW, United States. Annual revenue: $582K. EIN: 770543286. Ojai Raptor Center is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $832K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Ojai Raptor Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ojai Raptor Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770543286, 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
$100K-$1M
62% to programs
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
8

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KI
Kimberly S•••••
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Rescued Big Bear Bald Eagle Confirmed To Be Jackie, Receiving Specialized Care At Ojai Raptor Center - VVNG
Jul 2026
www.vvng.com
See Ojai's raptors and their retiring protector - Ventura County Star
Dec 2025
www.vcstar.com
Ojai's 'tough as nails' raptor protector swoops into retirement - Ventura County Star
Dec 2025
www.vcstar.com
Ojai Raptor Center welcomes new director - Ojai Valley News
Nov 2025
www.ojaivalleynews.com
Ojai Raptor Center releases birds into the wild in free pop-up events - Ventura County Star
Aug 2025
www.vcstar.com
Ojai Raptor Center cares for 3 peregrine falcon eggs. Here's what's next - Ventura County Star
Jun 2025
www.vcstar.com
Watch weeks-old peregrine falcon chicks at the Ojai Raptor Center - Ventura County Star
Jun 2025
www.vcstar.com
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Yellow jacket infestation brings program pause at Ojai Raptor Center - Ventura County Star
Sep 2024
www.vcstar.com
Fallen baby owls by the dozens fill the Ojai Raptor Center in spring surge - Ventura County Star
Apr 2024
www.vcstar.com
Take a peek at the dozens of baby owls at the Ojai Raptor Center - Ventura County Star
Apr 2024
www.vcstar.com
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M 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 - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 26 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 · 2000
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ojai Raptor Center

What is Ojai Raptor Center?
Ojai Raptor Center is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oak View, United States. Ojai Raptor Center is a environment organization based in OAK VIEW, United States. Annual revenue: $582K. EIN: 770543286.
When was Ojai Raptor Center founded?
Ojai Raptor Center was founded in 2000.
Who leads Ojai Raptor Center?
Kimberly Stroud serves as Executive Dir..
Where is Ojai Raptor Center located?
Headquartered in Oak View, CA, United States.
What is Ojai Raptor Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ojai Raptor Center trustworthy?
Ojai Raptor Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong 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 Ojai Raptor Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770543286.
What is Ojai Raptor Center's website?
http://www.ojairaptorcenter.org