2024-11-13T15:39:44-07:00 2023-12-31 811778300 EARE LIMITED 816 SECOND STREET MARIETTA OH 45750 990 2023-01-01 311124220 RURAL ACTION INC RURA 7406774047 9030 Hocking Hills Drive The Plains OH 45780 BRYN SOWASH CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 7406774047 2024-11-13 1 1 JOEL ERB P01393139 7407061262 2024-11-13 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z DEBBIE PHILLIPS 9030 HOCKING HILLS DRIVE THE PLAINS OH 45780 7020228 0 X www.RuralAction.org X 1985 OH 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. 14 14 166 750 0 0 5010290 6653308 78936 87402 5024 22192 221624 257326 5315874 7020228 0 1239769 0 0 3031188 4318480 0 0 91013 2014529 1623346 5045717 7181595 270157 -161367 2377988 2623632 1174059 1564783 1203929 1058849 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. 0 0 5787208 0 366920 Watershed Restoration: Following years of work to help avoid extinction of the eastern hellbender, a watershed team member found the first observed hellbender nest with an active re-introduced animal in the state of Ohio. Additionally, 250 acres were put into restoration or preservation projects to project watershed health. Workforce Development: Launched in 2023, the new workforce development program provides comprehensive and individualized assistance to folks facing barriers to employment. Last year 51 individuals received industry certifications through training opportunities, an important step in supporting them in finding long-term family-sustaining employment. Zero Waste: An important program to divert medical supplies from the landfill and get them into the hands of folks in need continued to see success in 2023. 2,200 pounds of medical equipment were redistributed to community members and over 2,000 pounds of supplies were distributed internationally through MedWish. Sustainable Agriculture: Rural Action is leading the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center along with 17 partners from 7 states. Launched in 2023, the program aims to put $16.6 million into the hands of farms and food businesses and provide technical assistance to support producers in growing their businesses. Additionally over $475,000 was distributed to local food producers through the Chesterhill Produce Auction (CPA) and the enterprise supported 34% more growers than the previous year. Rural Action also maintains strong programming in Sustainable Forestry, Sustainable Energy, Environmental Education, and Leadership and Service. 0 0 0 5787208 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 256 0 166 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 X BRYN SOWASH 7406774047 9030 HOCKING HILLS DRIVE THE PLAINS OH 45780 DEBBIE PHILLIPS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 0 X 87745 0 0 MARY ANN BORCH CHAIR 2 0 X X 0 0 0 SAM MILLER VICE-CHAIR 2 0 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN LOUGHRIDGE TREASURER 2 0 X X 0 0 0 BILLIE KARIHER SECRETARY 2 0 X X 0 0 0 DAVID BUTCHER BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 DR DAVID DESCUTNER BOARD MEMBER 2 0 X 0 0 0 LAUREN DIKIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 DR ANA ROSADO FEGER BOARD MEMBER 2 0 X 0 0 0 MIKE FORD BOARD MEMBER 2 0 X 0 0 0 SALLY LINDER BOARD MEMBER 2 0 X 0 0 0 DR SAUMYA PANT BOARD MEMBER 2 0 X 0 0 0 KEITH WILBUR BOARD MEMBER 2 0 X 0 0 0 KATRINA CARPENTER BOARD MEMBER 2 0 X 0 0 0 YI-TING WANG BOARD MEMBER 2 0 X 0 0 0 87745 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4884 362191 0 4214440 2071793 0 6653308 Produce Auction 110000 77260 77260 0 0 Forestry 113210 10142 10142 0 0 0 0 0 0 87402 22192 22192 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15752 0 0 0 15752 0 15752 15752 0 0 0 0 362191 196478 0 196478 196478 0 0 45096 45096 0 0 45096 7020228 366920 0 0 X 1218643 1218643 21126 21126 87745 70221 16206 1318 3479698 2784734 642700 52264 42761 34221 7898 642 460943 362665 92343 5935 247333 197936 45682 3715 920 920 16088 14581 1446 61 3628 3628 487410 325236 154003 8171 9391 9246 35 110 22776 5239 17265 272 149546 83396 66133 17 110285 97804 11123 1358 81027 74006 7021 45533 276 45257 83686 9551 74135 21287 21287 Dues and Subscriptions 1586 629 957 0 Program Equipment, Supplies and Materials 486332 437146 48302 884 Program Fees 72943 34666 22011 16266 Supporting Costs 30908 2258 28650 0 0 7181595 5787208 1303374 91013 420840 94627 440182 963845 30794 16619 1637010 364525 1233043 1272485 22552 19806 230577 256250 2377988 2623632 176187 435187 0 0 0 22962 8615 54282 0 920628 965159 0 155822 0 0 1174059 1564783 X 757616 632407 446313 426442 1203929 1058849 2377988 2623632 -161367 19915 0 -3628 0 0 X 1 X 1 X 1 1 1 X 2591063 3553348 3911439 5010290 6653308 21719448 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2591063 3553348 3911439 5010290 6653308 21719448 21719448 1221 27 73 20452 37944 59717 0 0 0 0 0 0 11651 2191 4009 24620 45096 87567 21866732 196478 0.99326 0.99583 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Miscellaneous Income RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 X 0 351763 351763 0 698075 177418 520657 0 25974 4115 21859 0 518003 182992 335011 0 43195 0 43195 1272485 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY OTHERS 256250 256250 0 0 X 7036515 19915 0 0 0 19915 7016600 3628 0 3628 7020228 7181595 0 0 0 0 0 7181595 0 0 0 7181595 Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b AUCTION ESCROW ACCOUNT. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Internal Revenue Service has ruled the Organization is exempt from federal taxes as defined in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Organization and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the Organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2023, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. The Organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions, however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The Organization's Federal Return of Organization exempt from Income Tax (federal Form 990) for 2020, 2021 and 2022 are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they were filed. General Donation 362199 0 362199 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 362199 0 362199 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 362199 1 Community Food Initiative 94 Columbus Rd Athens OH 45701 311375388 501(c)(3) 29828 0 N/A Pass through to the organization. Ohio University Bursar Office 281 W Lane Ave Floor 2nd Columbus OH 43201 316402113 501(c)(3) 20031 0 Pass through to the organization. Appalachian Center for Economic Networks Inc 94 Columbus Rd Athens OH 45701 311129632 501(c)(3) 388448 0 Pass through to the organization. Live Healthy Appalachia 145 Columbus Rd Athens OH 45701 452724317 501(c)(3) 22976 0 Pass through to the organization. Southern Perry Incubator for Community Entrepreneurs PO Box 268 114 W Main Street New Straitsville OH 43766 311713223 501(c)(3) 19458 0 Pass through to the organization. United Plant Savers PO Box 147 Rutland OH 45775 030345256 501(c)(3) 23583 0 Pass through to the organization. Building Bridges to Careers 107 Lancaster St Marietta OH 45750 311106610 501(c)(3) 113729 0 Pass through to the organization. Appalachian Sustainable Development 103 Thomas Road Bristol VA 24201 311445533 501(c)(3) 15839 0 Pass through to the organization. Passion Works 20 E State St Athens OH 45701 822288880 501(c)(3) 7000 0 Pass through to the organization. Athens Hocking Recycling Center 5991 Industrial Park Rd Athens OH 45701 311127251 501(c)(3) 83193 0 Pass through to the organization. Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development 1 Pinchot Lane PO Box 787 Athens OH 45701 310811788 501(c)(3) 26744 0 Pass through to the organization. 11 0 Small grants to Forest Farmer. 3 21126 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Rural Action ensures all grants are used in accordance with required purposes if subawards and in accordance with the mission of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Members have the opportunity to approve new board members at the annual meeting of Rural Action each year. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Members have the opportunity to approve new board members at the annual meeting of Rural Action each year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Copy of 990 emailed to all Board Members before filing. Form 990 reviewed by finance committee of board before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Annual conflict of interest disclosures received from board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Executive Committee of board performs compensation study of management positions. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All required documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Business Fees as well as smaller payments to individuals for services rendered.