Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park
To foster a supportive partnership with the Hocking Hills State Park, its visitors, and the region to preserve our natural wonders for the education and enjoyment of all.
Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park at a glance
In short: Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,477
- -78.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,477
- -78.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,477
- Total assets
- $709,025
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hocking Hills State Park Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $40K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hocking Hills State Park Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft Logan, OH | Purchases throughout 2024 for live animal care supplies, Naturalist's program expenses, campground map printing, and butterfly garden maintenance. | $8,477 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $709,025 | $131,891 | $127,549 | $8,477 | 1 | $2,360 |
| 2023 | $704,683 | $91,314 | $148,331 | $39,635 | 1 | $1,097 |
| 2022 | $761,700 | $62,130 | $103,899 | $7,417 | 1 | $245 |
| 2021 | $803,469 | $25,568 | $98,906 | $11,862 | 1 | $101 |
| 2020 | $876,807 | $41,402 | $115,658 | $3,551 | Total only | $182 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Logan, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $709K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park is led by Julieann Burroughs, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julieann Burroughs
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Hoehne
Program Director & Astronomy Park
Director & Astronomy Park → Program Director & Astronomy Park, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Eric Hoffman
Operations Director & Astronomy Park
Vice President → Operations Director & Astronomy Park, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $21K (2024)
Adele Browne
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Jividen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Browne
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Westenheffer
Director
Second Vice President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Schwallie
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Kidwell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Jividen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Rine
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Megan Myers (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Clyde Gosnell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Louise Warner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Greg Hanlin (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $21K, to Eric Hoffman (Operations Director, Astronomy Park). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park
How much does Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park give each year?
Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park?
Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park reported $709K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $132K.
What is Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park?
Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Logan, OH. It holds $709K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park operate?
Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park's EIN?
Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1192413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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