Nonprofit · EIN 47-1618171
RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · HELENA, MT 59602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $59,985 | $19,256 | $40,729 | $98,723 | $2,814 | $95,909 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $59,985
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,720
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $157
- Other expenses
- $3,379
- Program services (functional)
- $3,379
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $55,997
- Total assets, end of year
- $98,723
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,814
- Net assets, end of year
- $95,909
- Cash, savings and investments
- $98,723
- Gross receipts
- $59,985
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Greenwald | President | 40 | $0 |
| Wes Bartel | Secretary | 0.25 | $0 |
| Dave Philips | Board | 0.25 | $0 |
| Bob Wilburn | Board | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6853 GREEN MEADOW DR, HELENA, MT 59602-9393
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 6853 Green Meadow Drive, Helena MT 59602
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Richard Greenwald, 6853 Green Meadow Drive, Helena MT 59602
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Richard Greenwald, President
- Phone
- (406) 229-0144
- Website
- www.ramnetwork.org
Mission
A network to increase performance of rural churches through education and events
Program accomplishments
- Church facilities Projects: Our volunteers around the country were involved in improving the facilities of 12 churches and one daycare center throughout the US by providing materials, volunteers and labor with minor and major projects in rural communities. Community Outreach: Our Network volunteers were involved in coordinating with local churches for community outreach events in at least 7 churches Helping churches in pastoral transition: 2 of our team members served in interim roles and across our network we assisted 8 churches in pastoral transition Special Events: We provided one marriage retreat for rural pastors We created one youth event for churches churches in KY All together we were able to serve hundreds of people in our events and ongoing work with rural churches.Expenses $3,379 · grants $15,720
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1618171
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $98,723
- Income (IRS master file)
- $59,985
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- August 16, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2017
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $59,985 | $19,256 | $98,723 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Richard Greenwald | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Richard Greenwald | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Wes Bartel | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Westley Bartel | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Westley Bartel | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-1618171).
Questions about RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES INC is 47-1618171.
- Is RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
- Are donations to RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES 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 AMERICA MINISTRIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Richard Greenwald.
- Who are the officers and directors of RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RURAL AMERICA MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $59,985, expenses of $19,256 and total assets of $98,723 at year end.
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