Ohio Native Plant Month
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Ohio Native Plants is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to inspire Ohioans to learn about appreciate protect and plant native species for healthier backyard habitats while promoting the conservation of Ohios natural heritage and biodiversity. The organization advances its mission by providing educational resources community programs outreach initiatives and partnerships that encourage the use of native plants support pollinators and wildlife reduce invasive species and foster environmental stewardship throughout Ohio.
- Income
- $22,643
- Spending
- $11,651
- Reserves
- 65.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $5,725 spent. Educational Website and Statewide Outreach: Ohio Native Plants invested $5,725 during 2025 to redesign and expand its public educational website creating a more comprehensive statewide resource for learning about locating growing and protecting Ohio native plants. The project developed and enhanced resources for home gardeners educators community organizations and growers including a native plant nursery map native plant lists seasonal plant sale information pollinator gardening guidance invasive species resources downloadable educational materials and native plant posters. The website redevelopment also established a stronger foundation for future educational outreach and public engagement in support of Nature in My Backyard Ohio Native Plant Month and the organizations broader mission to inspire Ohioans to learn about appreciate protect and plant native species.
- $1,245 spent. Nature in My Backyard: During 2025 Ohio Native Plants collaborated with community partners to support the ongoing development of the Nature in My Backyard initiative which promotes native plant gardening and habitat conservation. The organization designed and printed field guides to support participant education and began developing concepts for incorporating Nature in My Backyard resources into its redesigned website. These investments strengthened the initiatives educational foundation and prepared it for broader integration into Ohio Native Plants programming.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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