Nonprofit · EIN 86-3977878
RURAL INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT
Also known as RIPE
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $516,944 | $688,902 | -$171,958 | $1,244,525 | $26,058 | $1,218,467 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,353,970 | $564,560 | $789,410 | $1,408,437 | $18,012 | $1,390,425 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,265,187 | $950,067 | $315,120 | $608,873 | $7,858 | $601,015 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $516,923
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $21
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $128,382
- Other salaries and wages
- $198,980
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $396,890
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,562
- Accounting fees
- $43,079
- Travel
- $30,200
- Program services (functional)
- $406,919
- Management and general (functional)
- $222,463
- Fundraising (functional)
- $59,520
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,408,437
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,244,525
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,058
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,218,467
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $668,467
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $550,000
- Gross receipts
- $516,944
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED COOKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $128,382 |
| WILLIAM BEAM | PRESIDENT UNTIL EARLY 2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALANA PETERSEN | VICE PRESIDENT UNTIL EARLY 2025 PRESIDENT THEREAFTER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STRATTON KIRTON | SECRETARY UNTIL EARLY 2025 AND VICE PRESIDENT THEREAFTER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TRACY TRAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EUNICE BIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE STEARN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRANDON HUNNICUTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOSTON ROWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED COOKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $36,161 |
| WILLIAM BEAM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALANA PETERSEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STRATTON KIRTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TRACY TRAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EUNICE BIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE STEARN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRANDON HUNNICUTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOSTON ROWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRED COOKE | BOARD MEMBER Highest-paid employee | 5 | $103,868 | $16,164 |
| ALIZA DREWES | 2022 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $36,949 | $0 |
| ALANA PETERSEN | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $26,778 | $0 |
| EUNICE BIEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BEAM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE STEARN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM EBERTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STRATTON KIRTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY TRAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENNAN WASHINGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP JOHNSON HAYNIE III | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CURT METHER | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1717 N ST NW STE 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-2827
- In care of
- % RIPE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- FRED COOKE, 1717 N STREET NW STE, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- FRED COOKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (662) 822-4560
- Website
- www.riperoadmap.org
- 990-N for 2021 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Aliza Drewes, 2316 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington DC 20018. Mailing address: 2316 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington DC 20018.
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
RIPE'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE A FAIR VALUE FOR VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- GENERAL PROGRAMS SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS AND STANDING PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE EDUCATION, OUTREACH, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNICATIONS. PRIMARY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDE MAINTENANCE AND GROWTH OF A FARMER AND RANCHER COALITION THAT INCLUDES A STEERING COMMITTEE, PRODUCER LEADER ADVISORY NETWORK, AND INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESS (IDEA) COMMITTEE. RESEARCH IS FOCUSED ON CRITICAL ISSUES IDENTIFIED BY THE FARMER AND RANCHER COALITION AND IS USED TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDE WEBSITE MANAGEMENT, NEWSLETTERS, BLOGS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND STORYTELLING.Expenses $400,539
- OTHER: LOBBYING AND ANNUAL MEETINGExpenses $6,380
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 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
- 86-3977878
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,244,525
- Income (IRS master file)
- $516,944
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $516,944 | $688,902 | $1,244,525 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,353,970 | $564,560 | $1,408,437 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,265,187 | $950,067 | $608,873 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $639,706 | $353,813 | $328,436 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Aliza Drewes Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 86-3977878).
Questions about RURAL INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT
- What is the EIN of RURAL INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RURAL INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT is 86-3977878.
- Is RURAL INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to RURAL INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RURAL INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT 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 INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT 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 INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RURAL INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names FRED COOKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of RURAL INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,382 (FRED COOKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does RURAL INVESTMENT TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $516,944, expenses of $688,902 and total assets of $1,244,525 at year end.
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