Ruralorganizingorg is located in Columbus, OH. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ruralorganizingorg is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Ruralorganizingorg generated $360.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (34.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $186.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (47.6%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESEARCH, NETWORKING, COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITIES OF RURAL AMERICANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAUNCH AN AGGRESSIVE TWO YEAR CAMPAIGN CALLED "THE CAMPAIGN FOR RURAL PROSPERITY" ADVOCATE TO USDA LEADERSHIP FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO BE ALLOCATED TOWARD RURAL DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIESRURAL DEVELOPMENT & THE PROPOSED RURAL PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP (RPP) INTRODUCE RURAL ORGANIZING TO CAPITOL HILL WITH A FOCUS ON KEY COMMITTEES AND LEADERSHIP; POSITION RO AS A RESOURCE FOR KEY OFFICES ENCOURAGE CONGRESS, POLITICAL COMMITTEES AND THE WHITE HOUSE TO USE THE ORGANIZATION'S RURAL PROSPERITY MESSAGING THAT APPEALS DIRECTLY TO VOTERS AND DEMONSTRATES HOW KEY LEGISLATION HELPS RURAL COMMUNITIES
ENGAGE LOCAL AND STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE FEDERAL DOLLARS ARE RECEIVED AND STRATEGICALLY ALLOCATED IN SMALL TOWNS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES BUILD AN ONLINE PORTAL AT RURALPROGRESS.ORG TO ASSIST CIVIC LEADERS IN SMALL TOWNS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NAVIGATING THE RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RECOVERY LANDSCAPE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Matthew Hildreth Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $55,170 |
Nick Levendofsky Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Albright-Hana Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Wenndt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ruby Elbasha Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $357,589 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $357,589 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $360,354 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,170 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $27,426 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,375 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,625 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,270 |
Information technology | $750 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $186,745 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $362,347 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $362,347 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $362,347 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $362,347 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ruralorganizingorg has recieved totaling $275,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $200,000 |
Ohio Progressive Collaborative Columbus, OH PURPOSE: Organizing Capacity Building | $75,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI | $3,827,463 | $5,832,500 |
Pa Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | $3,563,540 | $6,052,076 |
The Committee Of Seventy Philadelphia, PA | $1,499,955 | $1,928,460 |
Pennsylvania United Pittsburgh, PA | $520,714 | $1,321,633 |
American Policy Roundtable Strongsville, OH | $3,764,518 | $3,054,753 |
Michigan Civic Education Fund Madison Heights, MI | $1,925,718 | $2,738,841 |
Pa Alliance Foundation Philadelphia, PA | $1,073,393 | $1,544,583 |
Ohio Organizing Campaign Youngstown, OH | $1,040,012 | $641,579 |
We The People Action Fund Detroit, MI | $1,647,369 | $2,056,137 |
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement Inc Louisville, KY | $189,031 | $407,417 |
League Of Women Voters Of Pennsylvania Citizen Education Fun Harrisburg, PA | $1,331,402 | $492,419 |
Promote The Vote Fund Lansing, MI | $201,160 | $475,310 |