California Institute For Rural Studies Inc

Organization Overview

California Institute For Rural Studies Inc is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (V30) the organization is classified as: Interdisciplinary Research, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, California Institute For Rural Studies Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Institute For Rural Studies 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 12/2021, California Institute For Rural Studies Inc generated $739.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $528.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR RURAL STUDIES CONDUCTS COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RESEARCH FOR ACTION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES WORKING FOR JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND HEALTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CCIRS CREATES RESEARCH-BASED TOOLS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RURAL COMMUNITIES OF COLOR WHO ARE WORKING TO ERADICATE WHITE SUPREMACY, TAKE DOWN COLONIAL POWER STRUCTURES AND REPLACE DYSFUNCTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. OUR RESEARCH METHODS REFLECT OUR BELIEF THAT PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO TELL THEIR OWN STORIES AND THAT RESEARCH WHICH DEEPENS THEIR ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND, INTERPRET AND DESCRIBE THEIR LIVED REALITIES IS A KEY FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION. IN 2021, WE MOVED TWO KEY RESEARCH PROJECTS FORWARD: THE COVID-19 FARMWORKER STUDY (COFS) AND THE EASTERN COACHELLA VALLEY DATA PROJECT. THE COVID-19 FARMWORKER STUDY (COFS) PROVIDES CRITICAL MISSING INFORMATION ON FARMWORKERS' ABILITIES TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE STUDY BROUGHT TOGETHER A COLLECTIVE OF COMMUNITY- BASED ORGANIZATIONS, RESEARCHERS AND ADVOCATES TO REVEAL INFORMATION THAT CAN ONLY BE GATHERED DIRECTLY FROM FARMWORKERS WHO HAVE BEEN WORKING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. OUR WORK IN EASTERN COACHELLA VALLEY CONTINUED TO PUSH FOR CHANGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES THAT INVISIBILIZE AND BURDEN UNINCORPORATED RURAL COMMUNITIES.


CIRS SHINES A LIGHT ON HIDDEN HISTORIES AND UPLIFTS RURAL VOICES IN CALIFORNIA THROUGH MULTI-MEDIA DIGITAL AND AUDIO STORYTELLING PROJECTS. IN 2021 OUR STORYTELLING TEAM RELEASED THE 6-PART PODCAST SERIES FOR WE ARE NOT STRANGERS HERE, WHICH UPLIFTED HISTORIES OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN RURAL CALIFORNIA.


CIRS' COMMUNITY ORGANIZING WORK BRINGS TOGETHER A CONSTELLATION OF RURAL PEOPLE FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE INCLUDING COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS, ARTISTS, HEALING PRACTITIONERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND RESEARCHERS THROUGH ONLINE AND IN-PERSON EVENTS AND PARTICIPATION IN COALITION WORK. IN 2021 CIRS HOSTED A DIGITAL RURAL JUSTICE SUMMIT TO LEARN FROM DISABLED AND CHRONICALLY ILL FOLK'S MOVEMENTS FOR OUR COLLECTIVE SURVIVAL DURING THIS PANDEMIC. WE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN NATIONAL COALITION WORK THROUGH THE FOOD CHAIN WORKERS ALLIANCE AND THE DIGNITY CAMPAIGN FOR WORKERS RIGHTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ildi Carlisle-Cummins
CEO
$81,500
Chris Benner
Secretary
$0
Megan Beaman Jacinto
President
$0
Kassandra Hishida
Vice Preside
$0
Ignacio Ornelas
Director
$0
Juan DE Lara
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $98,250
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$640,986
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$739,236
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $103
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 $739,339

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that California Institute For Rural Studies Inc has recieved totaling $845,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$400,000
The California Wellness Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN EQUITY, HEALTH, AND WELLBEING IN RURAL CALIFORNIA, WITH ATTENTION TO AGRICULTURAL WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, THROUGH CONVENINGS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND POLICY RESEARCH.

$225,000
The Schmidt Family Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: WORKING TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM

$155,000
The Schmidt Family Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: WORKING TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM

$65,000
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