The Falls of the Ohio Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization that was established in 1987 to help create and preserve the area we know as the Falls of the Ohio region. Today, our mission is “to inspire a sense of wonder in the Falls of the Ohio region through education, preservation, and exploration.” Our vision is “a connected region that stewards our natural landscapes and historical stories.”
The Foundation works towards our mission and vision by:
- Investing in educational experiences that enhance people’s understanding of the Falls’ significance,
- Developing projects that preserve and elevate the area while improving our access to it, and
- Promoting the exploration of the Falls region through events that connect us to the natural environment and stories of our past.
Current Projects
The Falls of the Ohio Foundation supports the preservation of the Falls region through projects that elevate the natural landscape, historical stories, amenities, and systems that make the Falls area so unique.
Past Projects
Over the years, the Falls of the Ohio Foundation has worked with our partners to bring significant changes to the Falls region with the Foundation acting as the primary fundraiser, connector, advocate, and project manager on several projects and programs.
Our Programs
With education being a core component of our work, the Falls of the Ohio Foundation seeks out opportunities to connect more people to the Falls’ historical stories, including making the Falls accessible to everyone by removing financial barriers to educational programs.
Our Events
The Foundation advances the exploration of the Falls of the Ohio through events and activities that encourage the use and enjoyment of the Falls through special events, programs, and recreational activities.
Our History
The Falls of the Ohio Foundation’s first mission was to preserve and protect the Falls of the Ohio and to spearhead the fundraising effort to build a first-class educational interpretive center at the Falls and oversee its development.
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