Nonprofit · EIN 31-1124220
RURAL ACTION INC
Tax-exempt · THE PLAINS, OH 45780
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,796,752 | $11,415,459 | $1,381,293 | $4,268,922 | $1,832,081 | $2,436,841 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,020,228 | $7,181,595 | -$161,367 | $2,623,632 | $1,564,783 | $1,058,849 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,142,537
- of which government grants
- $7,836,284
- Membership dues
- $5,520
- Program service revenue
- $96,504
- Investment income
- $37,434
- Net rental income
- $39,922
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $376,859
- Other revenue
- $520,277
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,190,461
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $108,545
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,394,828
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,599,368
- Professional fundraising fees
- $74,700
- Legal fees
- $13,825
- Accounting fees
- $12,628
- Occupancy
- $142,552
- Travel
- $166,907
- Depreciation
- $105,788
- Program services (functional)
- $9,294,239
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,787,106
- Fundraising (functional)
- $334,114
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,623,632
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,268,922
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,832,081
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,436,841
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,506,753
- Publicly traded securities
- $491
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,053,094
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $383,747
- Gross receipts
- $12,796,752
- Employees
- 201
- Volunteers
- 750
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE PHILLIPS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 35 | $108,545 |
| MARY ANN BORCH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SAM MILLER | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN LOUGHRIDGE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BILLIE KARIHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID BUTCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR DAVID DESCUTNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAUREN DIKIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR ANA ROSADO FEGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SALLY LINDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR SAUMYA PANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEITH WILBUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATRINA CARPENTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YI-TING WANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN VADAKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE PHILLIPS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $87,745 |
| MARY ANN BORCH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SAM MILLER | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN LOUGHRIDGE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BILLIE KARIHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID BUTCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR DAVID DESCUTNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAUREN DIKIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR ANA ROSADO FEGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SALLY LINDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR SAUMYA PANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEITH WILBUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATRINA CARPENTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YI-TING WANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9030 HOCKING HILLS DR, THE PLAINS, OH 45780-1209
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEBBIE PHILLIPS, 9030 HOCKING HILLS DRIVE, THE PLAINS, OH 45780
- Signed the 990
- BRYN SOWASH, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
- Phone
- (740) 677-4047
- Return prepared by
- EARE Limited
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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; a place where thriving family farms, meaningful livelihoods and vibrant communities exist for everyone; 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. Recent accomplishments include: Watershed Restoration: In 2024, our watershed team closed out an important project in addressing brownfields and failing septic systems by coordinating the pumping or repair of 60 home septic tank systems. The team also completed a 12-acre riparian tree planting project in Wingett Run, and monitored 17 watersheds and restoration projects in Ohio. Sustainable Forestry: Rural Action, along with 6 regional partners, received a $6,000,000 US Forest Service grant to support forest landowners in connecting with new markets, providing economic opportunities and encouraging better forest health and management practices. As part of continued efforts to advise landowners on good conservation and stewardship practices, staff conducted site visits and assisted with management planning for 2,616 acres. Zero Waste: 238,640 pounds of material was diverted from going to the landfill through zero waste programming, including collections for hard to recycle materials, a community-wide effort to collect usable items left behind when students move out in spring and get them to people in need. Additionally, the team worked to collect durable medical equipment, such as hospital beds and wheelchairs, in order to prevent waste and get this important equipment to people who need it. Sustainable Agriculture: Through partnerships with food banks, Rural Action reached 108,000 individuals by providing locally sourced food from 84 farms. 30 workshops were held for local farmers on regenerative agricultural techniques and 16 farmers participated in the Whole Farm Mentor program. The Chesterhill Produce Auction (CPA) did $525,424 in business in 2024, which put $438,000 of revenue into the pockets of local farmers and producers. 116 individuals completed terms of service as AmeriCorps or AmeriCorps VISTA members as part of our Leadership and Service program in 2024. Together, these members cleaned up 113 dumpsites, cleared invasive species from 384 acres of land, built trails, distributed food, and helped mobilize 1,567 other volunteers to engage in service projects in the region. Rural Action also maintains strong programming in Workforce Development, Sustainable Energy, and Environmental Education.Expenses $9,294,239 · grants $3,190,461 · revenue $654,215
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1124220
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,268,922
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,796,752
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,020,228 | $7,181,595 | $2,623,632 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,315,874 | $5,045,717 | $2,377,988 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about RURAL ACTION INC
- What is the EIN of RURAL ACTION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RURAL ACTION INC is 31-1124220.
- Is RURAL ACTION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to RURAL ACTION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RURAL ACTION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of RURAL ACTION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RURAL ACTION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of RURAL ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DEBBIE PHILLIPS.
- Who are the officers and directors of RURAL ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,545 (DEBBIE PHILLIPS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does RURAL ACTION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $12,796,752, expenses of $11,415,459 and total assets of $4,268,922 at year end.
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