Rural Digital Youth Resiliency Project Inc is located in Morgantown, WV. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Rural Digital Youth Resiliency Project Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rural Digital Youth Resiliency Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Rural Digital Youth Resiliency Project Inc generated $861.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $415.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE RISKS THAT RURAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS ENCOUNTER ONLINE AND PROVIDE SERVICE AND EDUCATION TO AFFECTED COMMUNITIES. SEE SCH O FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LOCAL JOURNALISM COHORT/CONVENING:WE EXPANDED OUR NATIONWIDE LOCAL REPORTERS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE AND DELIVERED A NEW CURRICULUM FOR A SERIES OF VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON TRAININGS THAT INCLUDED TRAUMA-INFOMRED COMMUNITY ENGAGED REPORTING, DIGITAL SECURITY AND SAFETY FOR LOCAL JOURNALISTS, HEFAT TRAINING, ELECTIONS REPORTING AND OTHER RESOURCES AND WORKSHOPS FOR A RANGE OF TOPICAL LOCAL AND REGIONAL REPORTING. WE HOSTED A CONVENING AND SCREENING EVENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS IN PITTSBURGH, PA IN SEPTEMBER 2023 .
RESEARCH:WE CONTINUED FOCUS GROUPS WITH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS ON THEIR DIGITAL EXPERIENCES, DIGITAL CULTURE, AND EXPOSURE TO ONLINE HARMS AND OTHER MULTI-PLATFORM DIGITAL ETHNOGRAPHY WITH RURAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE BEGAN A RURAL YOUTH VOTERS PROGRAM AND RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPED CURRICULUM, SURVEYS, ORAL HISTORY MODULES AND OTHER PROGRAMMING FOR THE PROGRAM. WE BEGAN RESEARCH USING MORAL INJURY FRAMEWORK TO ADDRESS YOUNG PEOPLES EXPOSURE TO ONLINE HARMS AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ONLINE MANIPULATION. WE CONTINUED WORK WITH A NATIONAL RURAL YOUTH WORKING GROUP - GROWING RURAL VOTERS- SHARING RESOURCES, RESEARCH AND COLLABORATING ON NEW RESEARCH FOR ADDRESSING CHALLENGES FACING RURAL YOUTH. (CONT. SCH. O34)
DOCUMENTARY-WE EXPANDED COMMUNITY-BASED SCREENINGS THAT INCLUDES SCREENING EVENTS IN ATLANTA, MINNEAPOLIS, IDAHO, AND SITES IN APPALACHIA FOR AUDIENCES RANGING FROM FAITH-BASED AUDIENCES TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS, COLLEGE STUDENTS AND RURAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE CONTINUED IMPACT PRODUCTION FOR TARGETED AUDIENCES FOR 2024 WITH A FOCUS ON INTEGRATING RESEARCH INTO AN IMPACT STRATEGY FOR THE FILE. THIS INCLUDES SOCIAL AND CULTURAL IMPACT RESEARCH EMERGING FROM DOCUMENTARY FILM SPACES THAT RECOGNIZE THE POWER OF THIS MEDIUM IN FOSTERING EMPATHY AND CONNECTION WITH THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS AND THAT APPLIES A MORAL INJURY FRAMEWORK TO THE WORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dana Coester President | Trustee | 15 | $24,025 |
Marjorie Fuller Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Julie Cryser Officer | Officer | 2 | $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 | $860,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $860,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,071 |
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 | $861,071 |
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. | $22,092 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,418 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $201,006 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,967 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,125 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $42,150 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,384 |
Office expenses | $501 |
Information technology | $5,845 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $54,355 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,781 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,644 |
All other expenses | $176 |
Total functional expenses | $415,426 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $532,904 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $426,071 |
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 | $958,975 |
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 | $8,420 |
Total liabilities | $8,420 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $449,063 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $501,492 |
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 | $958,975 |