Nonprofit · EIN 93-2311046
CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Tax-exempt · YARMOUTH, ME 04096
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $596,817 | $189,421 | $407,396 | $624,905 | $0 | $624,905 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $215,437 | $85,732 | $129,705 | $228,871 | $0 | $228,871 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $106,605 | $7,439 | $99,166 | $99,166 | $0 | $99,166 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $544,420
- Program service revenue
- $10,625
- Investment income
- $41,772
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $39,250
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $102,309
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $110,649
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $135
- Accounting fees
- $3,500
- Occupancy
- $2,650
- Travel
- $968
- Program services (functional)
- $137,506
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,349
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,566
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $228,871
- Total assets, end of year
- $624,905
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $624,905
- Gross receipts
- $596,817
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Carpenter | President and Director (end 12/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $161,210 | $46,582 |
| Erin Cinelli | Treasurer and Director (end 12/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $99,637 | $40,398 |
| Megan Taft | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $99,692 | $0 | $2,617 |
| Catherine Biddle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Coffin | Director (start 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Lott-Hale | Director (start 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristy Ouellette | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Judd | President and Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandon Leppanen | Vice Pres. and Director (start 2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Doty | Treasurer and Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owen McCarthy | Secretary and Director (end 6/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Carpenter | President and Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $155,495 | $45,331 |
| Erin Cinelli | Treasurer and Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $89,173 | $39,102 |
| Catharine Biddle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Doty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Judd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristy Ouellette | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owen McCarthy | Secretary and Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Carpenter | President and Director | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Cinelli | Treasurer and Director | 1 | $0 |
| Owen McCarthy | Secretary and Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 31, YARMOUTH, ME 04096-0031
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jason Judd, PO Box 31, Yarmouth, ME 04096
- Signed the 990
- Jason Judd, President
- Phone
- (207) 730-1154
- Return prepared by
- Baker Newman & Noyes
Mission
The Rural Youth Institute is dedicated to enhancing rural youth development by strengthening the leadership and capacity of professionals working with young people. By bridging research and practice, the Rural Youth Institute seeks to innovate youth development by offering immersive learning labs, transformative research, comprehensive training and strategic advocacy to strengthen youth-serving organizations. By employing evidence-based strategies, the Rural Youth Institute aims to foster innovation in the youth development field to elevate the aspirations of rural youth.
Program accomplishments
- The Rural Youth Institute (the "Institute") employs evidence-based strategies, fosters innovation, and provides opportunities for young people in rural communities to explore pathways towards a successful future. The Institute operates as a think tank and a "do tank" by: - Collaborating with strategic partners, such as educational institutions, youth organizations, and community stakeholders; - Overseeing research, program development, and coordination throughout the region; and - Engaging and advocating for social changes that aligns with the Institute's mission and goals. For this initial year of operations, the Institute secured starter funding and began offering trainings and educational programming designed to help advance and develop rural Maine communities.Expenses $137,506 · grants $39,250 · revenue $10,625
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-2311046
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $624,905
- Income (IRS master file)
- $596,817
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $596,817 | $189,421 | $624,905 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $215,437 | $85,732 | $228,871 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $106,605 | $7,439 | $99,166 | XML |
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 93-2311046).
Questions about CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT is 93-2311046.
- Is CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 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 CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 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 CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 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 CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jason Judd.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $596,817, expenses of $189,421 and total assets of $624,905 at year end.
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