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Cuyahoga Valley National Park Conservancy

“Enrich experiences and broaden engagement in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.”

Home groundPeninsula, OH
Founded1994
KindFriends Group 501(c)(3)
Led byDeborah Yandala

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The work

What they do

Official philanthropic partner of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Funds trails, programs, and conservation in the park.

Every year they sign one sentence and file it with the federal government: “CONSERVANCY FOR CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WITH THE MISSION TO ENRICH LIVES AND COMMUNITIES BY INSPIRING USE, PRESERVATION, AND SUPPORT OF CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK. THE CONSERVANCY'S WORK EMBRACES THE FOLLOWING VALUES:- BELIEF THAT CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK IS ONE OF THE GREATEST ASSETS TO THE REGION AND WILL PROTECT IT, PROMOTE IT, AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO ENJOY IT.- COMMITMENT TO COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, WITH THE AIM OF INCREASING ACCESS TO GREEN SPACES AND PROMOTING SHARED STEWARDSHIP IN OUR REGION, WITH A FOCUS ON CLEVELAND, AKRON AND OUR GATEWAY COMMUNITIES.- COMMITMENT TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PARK VISITORS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY.- ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN THE BROADER NORTHEAST OHIO COMMUNITY TO ASSURE THE WORK IS RELEVANT, NIMBLE AND ADAPTS TO THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THOSE WHO LOVE, WORK, AND PLAY IN THE REGION.”

Where the money went, FY2025

The work, and what it cost

Bringing people into the fight

$3.5M

PARK VISITATION TO CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK REMAINS HIGH. THE CONSERVANCY ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK IN A VARIETY OF WAYS.

Including $639,965 granted onward, most of it $558,641 to Cuyahoga Valley National Park Service.

Read it as they filed it
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - PARK VISITATION TO CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK REMAINS HIGH. THE CONSERVANCY ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THE RETAIL STORES OPERATED BY THE CONSERVANCY WERE OPEN FOR VISITORS TO ENHANCE THEIR PARK EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS PROVIDE VISITOR INFORMATION ABOUT ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE PARK. THIS PAST YEAR, MORE VOLUNTEERS WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE PARK THROUGH THE PARK'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, WHICH IS CO-MANAGED BY THE CONSERVANCY. THE CONSERVANCY OFFERS RESERVATIONS TO HOST EVENTS AND MEETINGS IN OUR UNIQUE PARK BUILDINGS WITH OPERATIONAL SUPPORT INCLUDING EVENT PLANNING, CATERING AS WELL AS FACILITY RENTALS.

IRS Form 990 Part III, fiscal year 2025, signed under penalty of perjury.

Bringing people into the fight

$1.7M

CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH OVERNIGHT AND DAY PROGRAM EXPERIENCES. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, CLASSES PARTICIPATE WITH THEIR TEACHERS IN FIELD TRIPS, DAY PROGRAMS OR OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCES IN THE PARK.

Including $159,488 granted onward.

Read it as they filed it
CUYAHOGA VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER - CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH OVERNIGHT AND DAY PROGRAM EXPERIENCES. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, CLASSES PARTICIPATE WITH THEIR TEACHERS IN FIELD TRIPS, DAY PROGRAMS OR OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCES IN THE PARK. STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE CONSERVANCY, WHICH PROVIDES CHILD THE ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE CURRICULUM BASED AND SUPPLEMENT SCHOOLS' CORE STANDARDS. SUMMER PROGRAMS INCLUDE DAY CAMPS AS WELL AS SUMMER ACADEMICS AND FAMILY-ORIENTED PROGRAMS.

IRS Form 990 Part III, fiscal year 2025, signed under penalty of perjury.

Follow the dollar

72 cents of every dollar goes to the work

72¢
72¢ the work16¢ keeping the lights on12¢ finding the next member

Read it as a snapshot, not a scorecard. Splits move year to year with grants and campaigns, and healthy shops live all across this range.

$5,216,058 programs, $1,128,560 management, $898,810 fundraising. Form 990, FY2025.

The people

Who does the work

120paid staff
68volunteers last year
29board members
32years on the ground
Deborah YandalaCeo & President (9/1/24 - 7/15/25)Comp $191,119, FY2025
Janice MatteucciSvp Strategic InitiativesComp $140,343, FY2025
Sheryl HoffmanLeadership Giving DirectorComp $135,651, FY2025
Karyn Sullivan CpaBoard ChairVolunteer, 1 hrs a week, $0

Chairs the 29-member board.

Honesty note: leadership comes from each year’s federal filing, so it can run a year behind. Orgs that claim their page can update it same-day. Work at Cuyahoga Valley National Park Conservancy? Claim this page.

Those 68 volunteers are people who decided this ground was theirs to defend. If Cuyahoga Valley National Park Conservancy is fighting for your place too, the matchmaker will find your way in.

Make it 69

The filings

14 years of filings

14 years of filings

Total revenue by fiscal year, as filed. Point at the line for any year.

$5M$6.3M FY2520112025
Total revenue by fiscal year
YearRevenue
2011$2,379,268
2012$2,870,944
2013$3,086,028
2014$3,221,454
2015$3,885,749
2016$3,843,323
2017$8,624,507
2018$8,618,385
2019$5,209,407
2020$3,950,003
2021$4,801,652
2022$7,516,986
2023$8,381,706
2025$6,264,820

From $2.4M in 2011 to $6.3M in FY25, across 14 public filings.

Stand with Cuyahoga Valley National Park Conservancy

32 years on the ground, 68 volunteers, 72 cents of every dollar on the line. That is who is holding it. There is room for one more.

Sources and methodFinancials, headcounts, and program text: IRS Form 990, FY2025 and 13 prior filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, EIN 34-1917257. Leadership and compensation: Form 990 Part VII and the return’s signature block, FY2025 filing. Grantees: Schedule I, same filing. Org-reported figures are always labeled. Data verified as of 2026-09-23. Nothing on this page is pay-to-play.