The OPRA Foundation is a philanthropic partner of the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) founded in 1982. The Foundation seeks to have a positive Impact on communities by creating recreation opportunities for everyone, Inspire students and professionals, and Influence member agencies, partnerships, and citizen advocates to seek innovative opportunities to change lives.
The Foundation is actively searching for generous donors to aid us in our mission to give back to the community. The Foundation needs your help in pushing critical projects across the finish line:
- Secure funding for at least one project annually ($20,000)
- Collaborate with partners to match funding for projects
- Program offerings for new and expanded audiences
- OPRA Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit so your contribution is tax deductible
Funding for past projects include: Midstates Recreation, C&J Scott Foundation, the John McComb, Jody Stowers and Don Schmidt Scholarships, the Harvey Woods Fellowship, and ongoing events and partnerships benefiting the OPRA Foundation.
For more information about planned giving or to make a pledge email us at foundation@opraonline.org.
EarthShare
In addition, donations are made to the Foundation via EarthShare. EarthShare is a not-for-profit, umbrella federation created by its conservation and environmental beneficiary organizations to represent them in annual employee workplace charity campaigns across the state, and to provide them with an efficient and secure way to manage their workplace donor contributions.
EarthShare provides a simple, convenient way for you to support the finest conservation and environmental organizations in our communities, our state, and our country. The OPRA Foundation is one of the many beneficiary organizations who work hard every day to address environmental health risks, restore natural habitats, create recreational spaces, educate Ohioans about conservation and environmental topics, and reduce global warming.
Donations are tax deductible and can be made through payroll contribution with your employer or directly to EarthShare. To date, the OPRA Foundation has received over $5000 and foresees continued receipt of nearly $1100 per quarter through the program.
If you would like to add environmental choices to your annual workplace charity campaign or learn more about EarthShare, please visit www.earthshare.org or (800) 875-3863.
Kroger Community Rewards Program
The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Foundation has signed up for the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Money earned through this program will go toward Student Scholarships, Professional Education Scholarships, and research projects. Click here for instructions on how to enroll! Please share this information with co-workers, family, and friends so that the OPRA Foundation will benefit from this great opportunity!
