Keepin It Rural Fund Inc
Preservation of open space and the rural environment in unincorporated San Diego County, California.
Keepin It Rural Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Keepin It Rural Fund Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $606,390
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Keepin It Rural Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Endangered Habitats League Inc ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Endangered Habitats League Inc West Hollywood, CA | — | $15,000 |
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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 | $606,390 | $178,008 | $26,373 | $15,000 | 1 | $27,958 |
| 2023 | $454,665 | $7,251 | $2,491 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $449,905 | $450,010 | $15 | — | — | $10 |
About Keepin It Rural Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Keepin It Rural Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Marcos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $606K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Keepin It Rural Fund Inc is led by Scott Sutherland, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Sutherland
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra ONeill
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Pablo Theberge
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jp Theberge (2022) — Chief Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Keepin It Rural Fund Inc
How much does Keepin It Rural Fund Inc give each year?
Keepin It Rural Fund Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Keepin It Rural Fund Inc?
Keepin It Rural Fund Inc reported $606K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $178K.
What is Keepin It Rural Fund Inc?
Keepin It Rural Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Marcos, CA. It holds $606K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Keepin It Rural Fund Inc operate?
Keepin It Rural Fund Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Keepin It Rural Fund Inc's EIN?
Keepin It Rural Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1686126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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