Rural Development Initiatives
RDI STRENGTHENS RURAL PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ECONOMIES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
Key facts about Rural Development Initiatives
- EIN
- 93-1073746
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,800
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $13,933
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $2,007,590
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rural Development Initiatives funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Rural Development Initiatives's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Washington (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Othello, WA (3 grants). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
How Rural Development Initiatives gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+37.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$42K
+596.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+132.2% YoY
About Rural Development Initiatives
Based on IRS filings
Rural Development Initiatives is a nonprofit organization, based in Coburg, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $4K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,007,590 | $1,462,068 | $1,629,041 |
| Revenue | $2,675,550 | $1,602,501 | $1,745,982 |
| Expenses | $2,140,385 | $1,761,948 | $1,652,700 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,108 | $3,612 | $1,473 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rural Development Initiatives
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Lighthouse Community Center ($17,000), Rotary Club of Othello ($16,000), Othello Senior Center ($8,800).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER Othello, WA | OTHELLO COMMUNITY GRANTS & LEADERSHIP GRANT | $17,000 |
| ROTARY CLUB OF OTHELLO Othello, WA | OTHELLO COMMUNITY GRANTS | $16,000 |
| OTHELLO SENIOR CENTER Othello, WA | OTHELLO COMMUNITY GRANTS & LEADERSHIP GRANT | $8,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Sarman | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Deb Smith | Board Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Mike McLaughlin | Board Treasurer Started August 2024 | 1 | — |
| Katie Sheffield | Board Treasurer Through August 2024 | 1 | — |
| Mallorie Roberts | Board Secretary | 1 | — |
| Amy Callahan-Tracewell | Board Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Chris Cummings | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Christian Vazquez-Rivera | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Jerry Miller | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Willow Oelke | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Marina Denny | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Heidi Khokhar | Executive Director | 36 | $137,738 |
| Amy Hause | Deputy Director | 32 | $82,398 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Rural Development Initiatives?
As of 2024, Rural Development Initiatives holds $2.0M in total assets with $2.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $42K in 2024.
Where does Rural Development Initiatives operate?
Rural Development Initiatives has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Rural Development Initiatives award?
In 2024, Rural Development Initiatives awarded 3 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rural Development Initiatives's EIN?
Rural Development Initiatives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1073746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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