Rural Youth Institute
The Rural Youth Institute is dedicated to enhancing rural youth development by strengthening the leadership and capacity of professionals working with young people. By bridging research and practice, the Rural Youth Institute seeks to innovate youth development by offering immersive learning labs, transformative research, comprehensive training and strategic advocacy to strengthen youth-serving organizations. By employing evidence-based strategies, the Rural Youth Institute aims to foster innovation in the youth development field to elevate the aspirations of rural youth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF
Total Assets
$229K
+130.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$60K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$15K
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $228,871 | $99,166 |
| Revenue | $215,437 | $106,605 |
| Expenses | $85,732 | $7,439 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,187 | — |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Cinelli | Treasurer and Director | 10 | — |
| Donald Carpenter | President and Director | 10 | — |
| Catharine Biddle | Director | 1 | — |
| Jon Doty | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason Judd | Director | 1 | — |
| Kristy Ouellette | Director | 1 | — |
| Owen McCarthy | Secretary and Director | 1 | — |
Geographic Focus
Where this funder has awarded grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Data last updated March 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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