The Falls of the Ohio Foundation, Inc. supports the State Park and allows it to create and maintain a great exhibit and program experience. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, the Foundation is privately funded through the generosity of its members, individuals, charitable foundations, corporations, and volunteers. The Foundation is governed by a 20-member volunteer Board of Directors and part-time Administrative Manager. A Community Leadership Council, comprised of business and civic leaders, provides support and guidance to the Foundation. The Falls of the Ohio Foundation history dates back to 1987.
Our Mission
The Falls of the Ohio Foundation is a collaborative force focused on elevating the awareness, recognition and legacy of the Falls of the Ohio area.
Our Vision
Visionary stewards of the world famous natural, cultural, and historical resources of the Falls of the Ohio area.
Donations are legally tax-deductible. Gifts can be made through customary means (cash, check or credit card) or by clicking the links below.
For more information, call (812) 283-4999 or reach us by e-mail.
Kenton Wooden, Executive Director
2021 Foundation Board of Directors
Bill Reedy – President
Nicole Yates – Vice President
John Perkins – Treasurer
Lynn Lewis – Secretary
Shane Calkin
Kerry DeMuth
Madison Hamman
Kim Martin-Dawkins
Aaron Tolliver
Mark Wood
Jill Young
Mark Young
Community Leadership Council
The Falls of the Ohio Foundation Leadership Council is a group of local community and business leaders who have a heart for the beauty and historical value of the Falls of the Ohio area. Please reach out if you would like to serve on this council which meets 3 times per year to discuss the work of the Falls of the Ohio Foundation such as strategic plans, future endeavors and upcoming offerings. Please contact Candace Hilderbrand at foundation@fallsoftheohio.org
2020 Foundation Fundraiser
Our Foundation Board decided to explore a new idea to reach out to our supporters to showcase just how unique and important The Falls of the Ohio State Park and surrounding area are to our community. So many of us have found a sense of wellbeing by connecting with nature. We suggested to New Albany based Houndmouth that they play a concert for us from the fossil beds that would be live-steamed over YouTube and Facebook and they agreed!
Saturday, October 3, 2020 was a great evening! We were fortunate enough to host this wonderful event that everyone could be a part of in a socially distanced way. If you did not get to watch it that evening, you can still view the concert on YouTube by searching for Houndmouth at The Falls of the Ohio.
We are so grateful to the following sponsors who made this event possible:
Platinum Level Sponsors
Blue Sky Foundation, Inc.
Ogle Foundation, Inc.
Indiana American Water
Gold Level Sponsors
Duke Energy
Lynn Lewis
LG&E and KU Foundation
Orvis of Louisville
River Heritage Conservancy
Mark Wood
Jill & Mark Young
Silver Level Sponsors
Shane Calkins
Kerry DeMuth
First Savings Bank
MCM CPA’s & Advisors, LLP
Kim Martin-Dawkins & Judge Bill Dawkins Family
PNC Bank
Bill & Beth Reedy
Bronze Level Sponsors
Carpet Corner
Phyllis Croce
First Harrison Bank
Paul Kiger Group
New Washington State bank
Kim Taylor
Thanks to Our Silent Auction Donors
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Deep Eddy Vodka
Fuzzy Zoeller’s Covered Bridge Golf Course and Club
Huber’s Starlight Distillery
Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources
Louisville FC & Racers
Master’s Framing
Parlour Pizza
Payne Street Pottery
Quest Outdoors
The Exchange Kitchen & Pub
Mark Wood
Wooded View Golf Course
Uptown Art
U of L Athletics