Center for Rural Affairs
ESTABLISH STRONG RURAL COMMUNITIES, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND GENUINE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL WHILE ENGAGING PEOPLE IN DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES AND THE FUTURE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.0M
+39.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$234K
+24.1% YoY
Grant Count
10
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+36.5% YoY
About Center for Rural Affairs
Based on IRS filings
Center for Rural Affairs is a nonprofit organization, based in LYONS, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $234K. Net investment income was $545K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,038,427 | $14,405,206 | $13,439,355 |
| Revenue | $14,752,357 | $7,387,243 | $9,008,855 |
| Expenses | $9,896,780 | $8,118,552 | $8,309,331 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $545,046 | $279,951 | $48,284 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Practical Farmers of Iowa ($74,034), Grow Nebraska Foundation ($27,400), Pasa Sustainable Agriculture ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA AMES, IA | F&C SUBCONTRACT | $74,034 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN, NE | F&C SUBCONTRACT | $20,948 |
| PASA SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE HARRISBURG, PA | PASA SUBAWARDEE; LAKE NRCS OUTREACH VIDEO | $25,000 |
| GROW NEBRASKA FOUNDATION KEARNEY, NE | LENDING SERVICES SUBCONTRACT | $27,400 |
| BUFFALO COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERS KEARNEY, NE | F&C SUBCONTRACT | $20,612 |
| NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION OF NJ LAMBERTVILLE, NJ | NSAC SUBCONTRACT | $15,000 |
| IOWA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL DES MOINES, IA | MRN SUBCONTRACT, F&C SUBCONTRACT | $22,250 |
| SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & FOOD SYSTEMS FUNDERS SANTA BARBARA, CA | F&C SUBCONTRACT | $15,000 |
| METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE OMAHA, NE | F&C SUBCONTRACT | $5,701 |
| EMPOWERING FAMILIES SCOTTSBLUFF, NE | F&C AND CC SUBCONTRACT | $8,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS DEMMEL | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| JAY HALL | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| CHUCK KARPF | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| BARBARA DILLY | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| LEVERNE BARRETT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KRISTA DITTMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MELISSA FLORELL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| GREG FRIPP | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ROSS LARSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| NANCY MEYER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KARINA PEREZ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| AMY SANDEEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| PAUL SWANSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| STEELE VALENZUELA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JANE YULE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BRIAN DEPEW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $157,319 |
| MIKE BRIDE | CFO | 40 | $120,484 |
| LINDA BUTKUS | CAO | 40 | $95,890 |
| SARAH HACKNEY | NSAC DIRECTOR | 40 | $147,167 |
| SOPHIA KRUSZEWSKI | NSAC DEPUTY POLICY DIRECOR | 40 | $127,675 |
| MIKE LAVENDER | NSAC POLICY DIRECTOR | 40 | $148,481 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Center for Rural Affairs?
As of 2024, Center for Rural Affairs holds $20.0M in total assets with $14.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $234K in 2024.
Where does Center for Rural Affairs operate?
Center for Rural Affairs has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Center for Rural Affairs award?
In 2024, Center for Rural Affairs awarded 10 grants totaling $234K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center for Rural Affairs's EIN?
Center for Rural Affairs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0553823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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