Rural Coalition
Rural Coalition is a Washington, D.C.-based public charity and an alliance of family farms, small-scale farms, and farmworkers, founded in 1978. Its website describes work to bring rural organizations together, and its filings list its grants as supporting outreach and training programs.
Rural Coalition at a glance
In short: Rural Coalition gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $139K), top state Texas. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,394,311
- -26.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $139,431
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $117,927
- Total assets
- $5,344,188
- +91.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rural Coalition
- Contact
Mailing address: 1029 Vermont Ave, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 628-7160
Website: https://ruralco.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rural Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was La Mujer Obrera ($282K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 31 grants of 54 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s 2025 grant dollars were reported across multiple states. The largest reported state shares were Texas and South Carolina at 20% each, California at 15%, North Carolina at 13%, and Minnesota at 12%. The 2025 grantee list also includes recipients in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rural Coalition open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $198K; repeat grants $125K. How we count
Medians: $198K first-time, $110K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $2.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.4M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Mujer Obrera El Paso, TX | Outreach and Training Program | $281,883 |
| Rural Advancement Fund Orangeburg, SC | Outreach and Training Program | $272,885 |
| American Indian Movement Interpretive Center Minneapolis, MN | Outreach and Training Program | $168,315 |
| Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project Oklahoma City, OK | Outreach and Training Program | $141,525 |
| Coalicin de Pequeos Hollister, CA | Outreach and Training Program | $122,454 |
| Kansas Black Farmers Association Inc Bogue, KS | Outreach and Training Program | $113,400 |
| Operation Spring Plant Oxford, NC | Outreach and Training Program | $107,454 |
| Organizacion en California de Lideres Campesinas Inc Oxnard, CA | Outreach and Training Program | $90,625 |
| American Indian Mothers Inc Red Springs, NC | Outreach and Training Program | $77,500 |
| Cottage House Inc Ariton, AL | Outreach and Training Program | $18,270 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,344,188 | $6,018,671 | $6,170,274 | $1,394,311 | 10 | $6,346 |
| 2024 | $2,788,317 | $9,501,775 | $9,816,642 | $1,897,385 | 12 | $291 |
| 2023 | $3,408,255 | $5,258,670 | $4,837,766 | $1,438,431 | 12 | $562 |
| 2022 | $1,890,435 | $4,253,098 | $3,985,365 | $1,950,741 | 11 | $84 |
| 2021 | $377,337 | $2,374,637 | $2,388,549 | $1,129,227 | 9 | $31 |
| 2020 | $200,008 | $778,120 | $827,869 | — | — | $58 |
| 2019 | $175,625 | $914,832 | $770,397 | $21,100 | Total only | $350 |
| 2018 | $73,394 | $726,084 | $579,868 | $70,000 | Total only | $66 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “Developing and implementing public policies which will benefit disadvantaged rural people and their communities.” Its website also describes work to improve conditions for rural people facing poverty, disadvantage, or discrimination, and to build the capacity of rural organizations and people to pursue systemic change.
The 2025 grants were all listed for “Outreach and Training Program.” Among the supported organizations, Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project says its mission includes training and technical assistance to small and socially disadvantaged farmers seeking access to USDA programs. Kansas Black Farmers Association says it works to strengthen its organization through research, education, and sustainable farming and land-stewardship practices. Operation Spring Plant says it provides training and support to community farmers. Organizacion en California de Lideres Campesinas says it strengthens farmworker women’s and girls’ leadership so they can advance change and ensure their human rights.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Rural Coalition reported 10 grants totaling $1,394,311. Grant amounts ranged from $18,270 to $281,883, with a median of $117,927. The reported grant total and count were $1,897,385 across 12 grants in 2024 and $1,438,431 across 12 grants in 2023.
The largest 2025 grants included $281,883 to La Mujer Obrera in El Paso, Texas; $272,885 to Rural Advancement Fund in Orangeburg, South Carolina; $168,315 to American Indian Movement Interpretive Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota; $141,525 to Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and $122,454 to Coalición de Pequeños in Hollister, California. Each was listed for an Outreach and Training Program.
The organization’s 2024 filing describes subgrants to member and partner organizations under written agreements tied to an underlying federal award, with an approved budget and statement of work. It says subrecipients are assessed for risk, payment requests are reviewed against budgets and supporting documentation, and staff monitor them through financial and programmatic reports and technical assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are John Zippert, Chairman; Lisa Bellanger and Maria Moreira, Co-Vice Chairmen; Willie Booker, Assistant Treasurer; Dorathy Barker, Treasurer; Tirso Moreno and Savonala Horne, Directors; Mily Trevino-Sauceda, Secretary; and Darnella Burkett, Assistant Secretary.
Rural Coalition is led by Lorette Picciano, Executive Director on every filing since 2018; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lorette Picciano
Executive Director
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$74K (2018) → $125K (2025)
John Zippert
Chairman
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Redding
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorena Andrade
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Arredondo
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tirso Moreno
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willard Tillman
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Shipman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Savonala Horne
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darnella Burkett
Assistant Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorathy Barker
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Bellanger
Co-Vice Chairman
Director → Co-Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Moreira
Co-Vice Chairman
Director → Co-Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mily Trevino-Sauceda
Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2023
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willie Booker
Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Savi Horne (2018–2024) — Director
- Former: Starry Krueger (2018–2024) — Director
- Former: Georgia Good (2018–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Chukou Thao (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Daisy Garrett (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 $125K, to Lorette Picciano (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Rural Coalition
How much does Rural Coalition give each year?
Rural Coalition gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 12 grants.
What is Rural Coalition's typical grant size?
Rural Coalition's median grant in 2025 was $117,927, and its average grant was $139,431, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rural Coalition that year got $198K on average.
Where does Rural Coalition give grants?
Rural Coalition's top state is Texas, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were South Carolina (20%) and California (15%).
Does Rural Coalition give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Rural Coalition's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Outreach and Training Program" (10 grants).
Who are Rural Coalition's largest grantees?
Rural Coalition's largest 2025 grantees include La Mujer Obrera ($281,883), Rural Advancement Fund ($272,885) and American Indian Movement Interpretive Center ($168,315), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rural Coalition?
Rural Coalition reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What does Rural Coalition fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “Developing and implementing public policies which will benefit disadvantaged rural people and their communities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rural Coalition?
Rural Coalition has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ruralco.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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 2018–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rural Coalition funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rural-coalition-morg_28828aff558d4176a33ced00e8800632
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