Rural Community Assistance
The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) is a national network of nonprofit organizations providing technical assistance, training, resources, and support to rural communities across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and tribal lands. RCAP operates through a network of over 350 technical assistance providers (TAPs) that build long-term relationships with thousands of rural communities. The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC and functions as a coordinating entity for regional partner organizations serving different geographic areas of the country.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$24.0M
+6.1% YoY
Grant Count
22
+15.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
-8.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: RCAP works with rural communities across the country to elevate rural voices and build local capacity to improve quality of life, starting at the tap.
Vision: A resilient, equitable, and thriving rural America.
RCAP's primary focus areas include:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure: Technical assistance and training for small water and waste disposal systems serving rural and tribal communities with populations under 10,000. Programs work to build technical, managerial, and financial capacity to achieve and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and implement best practices for long-term sustainability.
Solid Waste Programs: Support for rural communities in managing solid waste infrastructure and operations.
Private Well Protection: Assistance to private well owners on well construction, operation, maintenance, testing, and compliance with local and state health requirements.
Economic Development: Building local capacity for economic opportunity and prosperity in rural communities.
Community Infrastructure: Support for environmental infrastructure development including water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities.
Housing Development: Affordable housing development assistance for rural communities.
Leadership and Capacity Building: Training and technical assistance to develop community leadership and organizational capacity.
Grantmaking
RCAP provides funding to its regional partner network and works with federal agencies to direct resources to rural communities. The organization has received grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal sources. Recent grant activity includes a $150,000 grant from the Global Water Challenge in July 2025.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RCAP operates nationally across all 50 states, U.S. territories (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and tribal lands. The organization's network of regional partners ensures coverage throughout the country, with particular focus on rural communities with populations under 10,000.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) - Washington, DC Office:
- Total Revenues (2024): $29,806,641
- Total Expenses (2024): $29,798,881
- Total Assets (2024): $5,963,833
- Number of Employees (2024): 33
Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) - Western Regional Partner:
- Annual Revenue: $33.2 million
- Number of Employees: 178
- Total Funding: $7.3 million
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Partnership (SERCAP) - Southeastern Regional Partner:
- Annual Revenue: $24.9 million
- Number of Employees: 41
Communities Unlimited (CU) - Southern Regional Partner:
- Annual Revenue: $15.5 million
- Number of Employees: 62
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,963,833 | $5,729,940 | $4,008,652 |
| Revenue | $29,806,641 | $26,243,960 | $25,591,458 |
| Expenses | $29,798,881 | $27,288,811 | $27,000,354 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,634 | $8,529 | $4,871 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
104 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Communities Unlimited ($4,458,249), Rural Comm Assistance Corp ($3,862,835), Rcap Solutions Inc ($3,763,661).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION DENVER, CO | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $275,025 |
| COMMUNITIES UNLIMITED FAYETTEVILLE, AR | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $4,458,249 |
| GLCAP FREMONT, OH | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $3,037,929 |
| INTER TRIBAL COUNCIL OF ARIZONA INC PHOENIX, AZ | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $112,898 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS KANSAS CITY, MO | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $10,542 |
| MIDWEST ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP MARYVILLE, MO | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $3,628,455 |
| MULTIPLIER SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $30,025 |
| NATIONAL ENIVORMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION DENVER, CO | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $34,259 |
| NATIONAL GROUND WATER ASSOCIATION WESTERVILLE, OH | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $10,069 |
| NATIONAL ONSITE WASTEWATER RECYCLING ASSOCIATION WESTFORD, MA | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $71,782 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
CEO: Olga Morales-Pate
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH ASHBY | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| RICK MARTINEZ | MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 3 | — |
| RUTHANN HOUSE | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| HOPE CUPIT | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 3 | — |
| SUZANNE ANARDE | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KATRINA BADGER | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MARGARET BOWMAN | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ALBERT CHO | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| BILLY HIX | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| CHRIS JEWETT | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| GEORGE MCGRAW | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| INES POLONIUS | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| BRIAN SCALES | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JESSI SNYDER | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| OLGA MORALES-PATE | CEO | 40 | $277,959 |
| DAVID FREDENBURGH | CFO | 40 | $97,009 |
| TED STIGER | CHIEF OF GOV'T REL. & POLICY | 40 | $151,516 |
| SARAH BUCK | CHIEF OF PROGRAMS (THRU 8/2024) | 40 | $150,461 |
| LAURA LANDES | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & DATA | 40 | $111,489 |
| EMILY CHRIST | SENIOR DCS ENGINEER | 40 | $106,570 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rural Community Assistance fund?
**Mission:** RCAP works with rural communities across the country to elevate rural voices and build local capacity to improve quality of life, starting at the tap. **Vision:** A resilient, equitable, and thriving rural America. RCAP's primary focus areas include: • **Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure:** Technical assistance and training for small water and waste disposal systems serving rural and tribal communities with populations under 10,000. Programs work to build technical, mana…
How do I apply for a grant from Rural Community Assistance?
RCAP provides funding to its regional partner network and works with federal agencies to direct resources to rural communities. The organization has received grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal sources. Recent grant activity includes a $150,000 grant from the Global Water Challenge in July 2025. RCAP's technical assistance and training programs are directed toward small water and waste disposal systems that are current receivers of or eligible for USDA Water and Env…
Where does Rural Community Assistance make grants?
RCAP operates nationally across all 50 states, U.S. territories (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and tribal lands. The organization's network of regional partners ensures coverage throughout the country, with particular focus on rural communities with populations under 10,000.
What size grants does Rural Community Assistance award?
In 2024, Rural Community Assistance awarded 22 grants totaling $24.0M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rural Community Assistance's EIN?
Rural Community Assistance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7367533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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