RURAL ACTION INC

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RURAL ACTION INC is a rural development nonprofit focused on building a more just economy through environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable development in its region, with a mission centered on clean streams, healthy forests, thriving family farms, meaningful livelihoods, and vibrant communities. In filing year 2024, it reported an operating budget of $8.2M and total revenue of $12.8M, with top funders including THE FORD FOUNDATION, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc, and THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF AMERICA C/O INTENTIONAL PHILANTHROPY.
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Mission Statement
Rural Action's mission is to build a more just economy by developing the region's assets in environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable ways. We envision a region with clean streams and healthy forests, thriving family farms, meaningful livelihoods and vibrant communities, with people engaged as good stewards of the world they live in and working together to make this vision a reality. We do this work in promising economic sectors for our region.
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Rural development
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IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 49 funders
- 48 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is RURAL ACTION INC’s budget?
In 2024, RURAL ACTION INC reported an annual operating budget of around $8.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does RURAL ACTION INC support?
RURAL ACTION INC supports work in Rural development.
Where does RURAL ACTION INC operate?
RURAL ACTION INC is headquartered in The Plains, OH.
Who funded RURAL ACTION INC recently?
In 2025, RURAL ACTION INC received grants from ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION, JOHNSON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, and SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH CHARITABLE FUND INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant RURAL ACTION INC received in 2024?
The largest grant to RURAL ACTION INC in 2024 exceeds $272 thousand.
What is RURAL ACTION INC’s reliance on government grants?
RURAL ACTION INC relied on government grants for more than 60% of their total revenue in 2024.
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