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 · View filing
Total Assets
$229K
+130.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$60K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$15K
About Rural Youth Institute
Based on IRS filings
Rural Youth Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in YARMOUTH, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $229K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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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
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Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Rural Youth Institute
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & 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 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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