Nonprofit · EIN 41-1797630
RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,499,451 | $13,488,900 | $10,551 | $4,566,982 | $2,388,886 | $2,178,096 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,933,004 | $14,777,423 | $155,581 | $4,680,154 | $2,598,151 | $2,082,003 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $13,706,699 | $13,609,870 | $96,829 | $4,215,895 | $2,350,656 | $1,865,239 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,251,155
- of which government grants
- $13,251,155
- Program service revenue
- $209,692
- Investment income
- $39,410
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $888
- Other revenue
- -$806
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $548,627
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,522,631
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,010,434
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,047
- Accounting fees
- $36,355
- Occupancy
- $68,690
- Travel
- $313,077
- Depreciation
- $1,409
- Program services (functional)
- $11,591,866
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,897,034
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,680,154
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,566,982
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,388,886
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,178,096
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,259,362
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,178,096
- Gross receipts
- $13,561,264
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALLY BUCK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $201,493 | $119,955 |
| ALYSSA MELLER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $182,527 | $49,451 |
| DANIEL HERSTAD | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,421 | $64,262 |
| BETHANY ADAMS | PROGRAM ADVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,730 | $56,555 |
| TRACY MORTON | DIRECTOR OF POP HEALTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,610 | $21,219 |
| DR RAY CHRISTENSEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA KNUDSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN PRATT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT SCHOU | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE TISCHER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL BARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZORA RADOSEVICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SIM SHAO-CHEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY WHEELER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EUSBIO DIAZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALLY BUCK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $191,304 | $87,654 |
| ALYSSA MELLER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $177,932 | $33,860 |
| DANIEL HERSTAD | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,261 | $33,289 |
| BETHANY ADAMS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,956 | $29,770 |
| TRACY MORTON | DIRECTOR OF POP HEALTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,277 | $12,538 |
| DR RAY CHRISTENSEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFF KAUFMANN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN JULIAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT SCHOU | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE TISCHER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL BARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS BERENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA KNUDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN PRATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZORA RADOSEVICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SIM SHAO-CHEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| QIANA THOMASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY WHEELER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALLY BUCK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $192,839 | $57,411 |
| ALYSSA MELLER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $157,060 | $23,363 |
| DANIEL HERSTAD | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,172 | $33,545 |
| BETHANY ADAMS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,378 | $26,570 |
| TRACY MORTON | DIRECTOR OF POP HEALTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,653 | $10,612 |
| DR RAY CHRISTENSEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFF KAUFMANN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN JULIAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT SCHOU | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS BERENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA KNUDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN PRATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZORA RADOSEVICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SIM SHAO-CHEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| QIANA THOMASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE TISCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 501 S LAKE AVE STE 300, DULUTH, MN 55802-2390
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SALLY BUCK, 501 S LAKE AVE 300, DULUTH, MN 55802
- Signed the 990
- SALLY BUCK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (218) 216-7034
- Website
- WWW.RURALCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF RURAL HEALTHCARE AND SERVES AS A NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE CENTER AND STRIVES TO BUILD STATE AND LOCAL CAPACITY.
Program accomplishments
- NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO BUILD, STRENGTHEN, AND TRANSFORM NATIONAL AND STATE CAPACITY PLANNING.Expenses $11,365,286
- RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND POPULATION HEALTH CONSULTING: BUILDING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF RURAL LEADERS SEEKING TO STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION'S HEALTH TRANSFORMATION THROUGH BUSINESS MODEL DEVELOPMENT, COLLABORATION, EVALUATION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. SUPPORTING RURAL HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITIES, SETTING A COURSE TO POPULATION HEALTH THROUGH EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENTS, ENGAGEMENT, AND PLANNING.Expenses $137,845 · revenue $178,919
- EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES: DEVELOP AND COORDINATE RURAL HEALTH EDUCATION CONFERENCES.Expenses $88,735 · revenue $72,735
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1797630
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,566,982
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,561,264
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,499,451 | $13,488,900 | $4,566,982 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,933,004 | $14,777,423 | $4,680,154 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $13,706,699 | $13,609,870 | $4,215,895 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,820,757 | $11,708,809 | $3,768,085 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 41-1797630).
Questions about RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
- What is the EIN of RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER is 41-1797630.
- Is RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER 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 HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SALLY BUCK.
- Who are the officers and directors of RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $201,493 (SALLY BUCK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,499,451, expenses of $13,488,900 and total assets of $4,566,982 at year end.
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