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 …
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Visit www.ojairaptorcenter.orgAbout Ojai Raptor Center
Ojai Raptor Center is a environment organization based in OAK VIEW, United States. Annual revenue: $582K. EIN: 770543286.
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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
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOjai 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
OJAI RAPTOR CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Rescued Big Bear Bald Eagle Confirmed To Be Jackie, Receiving Specialized Care At Ojai Raptor Center - VVNG
See Ojai's raptors and their retiring protector - Ventura County Star
Ojai's 'tough as nails' raptor protector swoops into retirement - Ventura County Star
Ojai Raptor Center welcomes new director - Ojai Valley News
Ojai Raptor Center releases birds into the wild in free pop-up events - Ventura County Star
Ojai Raptor Center cares for 3 peregrine falcon eggs. Here's what's next - Ventura County Star
Watch weeks-old peregrine falcon chicks at the Ojai Raptor Center - Ventura County Star
Yellow jacket infestation brings program pause at Ojai Raptor Center - Ventura County Star
Fallen baby owls by the dozens fill the Ojai Raptor Center in spring surge - Ventura County Star
Take a peek at the dozens of baby owls at the Ojai Raptor Center - Ventura County Star
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 26 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo 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