Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc
Crops' mission is "to partner with indigenous and underserved rural communities to reach economic, health and social equity."
Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc at a glance
In short: Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc gave $123K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $123K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,250
- +180.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $123,250
- +180.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $123,250
- Total assets
- $149,026
- +43.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ute Mountain Tribe ($123K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc gives
- Giving grew 393% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ute Mountain Tribe Towaoc, CO | Suicide/Youth/Elder | $123,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,026 | $656,522 | $611,356 | $123,250 | 1 |
| 2024 | $103,860 | $449,354 | $417,293 | $44,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $71,799 | $334,413 | $338,594 | $12,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $99,134 | $370,821 | $401,243 | $25,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $106,179 | $355,375 | $352,300 | $85,500 | 3 |
| 2020 | $106,324 | $245,098 | $150,395 | $63,250 | 3 |
| 2019 | $9,015 | $102,180 | $108,780 | — | — |
About Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sewickley, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $149K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $123K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc is led by Susan Thomas, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Thomas
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melita Rank
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Lillie
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Santicola
Executive Di
Executive Di → Strategic Di, 2023
Strategic Di → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$55K (2022) → $100K (2025)
Eileen Taffy Lafferty
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Prout
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Beth Wrobel (2019–2024) — Former President
- Former: Harry E. Cummins III (2019–2024) — Former Secretary
- Former: Sara Overby (2023–2024) — Former Executive
- Former: Jan Johnson (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lynn Olszewski (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Martina Coordes (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Torsell (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Beverly Santicola (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc
How much does Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc give each year?
Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc gave $123K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $44K across 1 grant.
How large is Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc?
Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc reported $149K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $657K.
What is Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc?
Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sewickley, PA. It holds $149K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc operate?
Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc's EIN?
Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4563009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
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