Rural Coalition
Developing and implementing public policies which will benefit disadvantaged rural people and their communities.
Key facts about Rural Coalition
- EIN
- 52-1203899
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,897,385
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $158,115
- Median grant
- $146,485
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,788,317
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Rural Coalition funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Rural Coalition's 12 itemized 2024 grants were North Carolina (26%), Oklahoma (24%) and Minnesota (15%). None of its 12 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Outreach and Training Program" (12 grants).
Is Rural Coalition open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $94K; repeat grants $180K. How we count
Medians: $78K first-time, $173K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
-18.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+31.9% YoY
Grant Count
12
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$158K
+31.9% YoY
About Rural Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Rural Coalition is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $291.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,788,317 | $3,408,255 | $1,890,435 |
| Revenue | $9,501,775 | $5,258,670 | $4,253,098 |
| Expenses | $9,816,642 | $4,837,766 | $3,985,365 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $291 | $562 | $84 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project ($455,873), American Indian Mothers Inc ($324,844), Rural Advancement Fund of the National Sharecroppers Fund ($190,871).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project Oklahoma City, OK | Outreach and Training Program | $455,873 |
| American Indian Mothers Inc Red Springs, NC | Outreach and Training Program | $324,844 |
| Rural Advancement Fund of the National Sharecroppers Fund Orangeburg, SC | Outreach and Training Program | $190,871 |
| Latino Farmers & Ranchers International Laurel, MD | Outreach and Training Program | $178,755 |
| Operation Spring Plant Oxford, NC | Outreach and Training Program | $176,724 |
| American Indian Movement Interpretive Center Minneapolis, MN | Outreach and Training Program | $172,969 |
| Farmers Legal Action Group Saint Paul, MN | Outreach and Training Program | $120,000 |
| Kansas Black Farmers Association Inc Bogue, KS | Outreach and Training Program | $101,619 |
| World Farmers Inc Lancaster, MA | Outreach and Training Program | $77,730 |
| Danley Point LLC Floral City, FL | Outreach and Training Program | $55,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Zippert | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Willie Booker | Assistant Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Dorathy Barker | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Tirso Moreno | Director | 1 | — |
| Mily Trevino-Sauceda | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Savi Horne | Director | 1 | — |
| Darnella Burkett | Assistant Secretary | 1 | — |
| Lorena Andrade | Director | 1 | — |
| Rudy Arredondo | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Bellanger | Co-Vice Chairman | 1 | — |
| Barbara Shipman | Director | 1 | — |
| Starry Krueger | Director | 1 | — |
| Maria Moreira | Co-Vice Chairman | 1 | — |
| Gary Redding | Director | 1 | — |
| Willard Tillman | Director | 1 | — |
| Lorette Picciano | Executive Director | 40 | $125,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Coalition?
Rural Coalition is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Rural Coalition?
As of 2024, Rural Coalition holds $2.8M in total assets with $9.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $1.9M in 2024.
Where does Rural Coalition operate?
Rural Coalition has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas.
What size grants does Rural Coalition award?
In 2024, Rural Coalition awarded 12 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $158K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rural Coalition's EIN?
Rural Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1203899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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