Center on Rural Innovation Inc
Creating opportunities that empower rural people to thrive in the tech economy.
Center on Rural Innovation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,092,314
- -40.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,865,355
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $39,324
- -33.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,705,895
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Center on Rural Innovation Inc
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Center on Rural Innovation Inc
CORI Innovation Fund
Center on Rural Innovation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Green Mountain Accelerator Fund
Center on Rural Innovation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Rural Innovation Initiative (RII) - Technical Assistance Program
Center on Rural Innovation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Center on Rural Innovation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $50K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Entrepreneur in Residence Coalition Inc Red Bank, NJ | Launch and scale global entrepreneur in residence programs across cori's served regions | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,092,314 | $4,865,355 | $5,705,895 | — | — | $39,324 |
| 2023 | $3,517,433 | $6,043,680 | $5,242,381 | — | — | $58,697 |
| 2022 | $3,616,357 | $3,508,095 | $4,751,153 | $10,000 | 1 | $6,018 |
| 2021 | $3,965,475 | $1,904,173 | $3,025,527 | $50,000 | 1 | $2,927 |
| 2020 | $3,934,245 | $3,782,203 | $1,349,811 | $25,000 | 1 | $618 |
About Center on Rural Innovation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Center on Rural Innovation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Hartland, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center on Rural Innovation Inc is led by Matt Dunne, Director, Executive Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Dunne
Director, Executive Director & President
Director & Executive Director → Director, Executive Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Rom
Director & Chair
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2022
Director & Treasurer → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Breyana Ray
Director of Rural Innovation Network
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $137K (2024)
Kate Duffy
Development Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $129K (2024)
Amanda Weinstein
Director of Research & Knowledge
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$149K (2024)
Debbie Atuk
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Sperry
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Martinez
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Piraye Beim
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Quinn Termed
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaniqua Corley-Moore
Head of Tech Talent Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Adam Quinn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Charles Phillips (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Navin (2020–2022) — Director, Chair & President
- Former: Lisa Groeneveld (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Beliveau (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Cornell (2020–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Mark Rembert (2021–2022) — Director of Research & K
- Former: Jay Boren (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Fiona Spruill (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $149K, to Amanda Weinstein (Director of Research and Knowledge). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center on Rural Innovation Inc
How large is Center on Rural Innovation Inc?
Center on Rural Innovation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What is Center on Rural Innovation Inc?
Center on Rural Innovation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Hartland, VT. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center on Rural Innovation Inc operate?
Center on Rural Innovation Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey, Vermont.
What is Center on Rural Innovation Inc's EIN?
Center on Rural Innovation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4508477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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