Rural Community Action Ministry

Organization Overview

Rural Community Action Ministry is located in Leeds, ME. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Rural Community Action Ministry employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rural Community Action Ministry is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Rural Community Action Ministry generated $421.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $348.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE RURAL COMMUNITY ACTION MINISTRY RCAM MISSION IS TO REACH OUT TO PEOPLE OF RURAL MAINE WHO ARE IN NEED AND ASSIST THEM TO HELP THEMSELVES. RCAM ADDRESSES PROVERTY IN A MANNER THAT SUSTAINS OR INCREASES SELF-DIGNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HOMELESS PREVENTION AND SHELTER SERVICES - OUR SHELTER SERVICES COORDINATOR ASSISTS THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. THEY DETERMINE NEEDS AND WORK TO DETERMINE WHAT KINDS OF ASSISTANCE RCAM CAN PROVIDE. EXAMPLE OF SERVICES ARE EVICTION PREVENTION, PREVENT ELECTRIC SERVICE DISCONNECTION, PARTIAL RENT PAYMENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT, HEATING FUELWINTER MONTHS ONLY, FOOD PANTRY CONTACT AND WHERE TO FIND CLOTHINGH AND FURNITURE. RCAM OPERATES A TWO-UNIT DUPLEX SHELTER FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES. THE FAMILIES MAY STAY IN THE SHELTER FOR A LIMITED TIME. THE TRANSITIONAL UNIT IS AVAILABLE TO ONE FAMILY FOR UP TO TWO YEARS. THIS FAMILY MOST OFTEN IS ONE THAT HAS STAYED FOR A BIT OF TIME AT OUR HOMELESS SHELTER AND NEEDS ADDITIONAL TIME TO SEEK EMPLOYMENT AND ALL THAT IS NEEDED TO SUSTAIN INDEPENDENCE.


OUR HOUSING SERVICES OFFER LOW COST REPAIRS TO RESPOND TO THE NEED OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, ELDERLY OR DIFFERENTLY ABLED CLIENTS BY PROVIDING MINOR HOME REPAIRS AND HOUSING REHABILITATION. THE WORK IS DONE BY PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM THE IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY TO ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHO WORK TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST ALL RCAM SERVICES AND CLIENTS.


HUNGER PREVENTION SERVICES ARE MADE UP OF A GARDENING PROGRAM AND A HUNGER AWARENESS/ELIMINATION ACTIVITY. OUR GARDENING SERVICE WORKS TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST THE ELDERLY, DISABLED, AND PERSONS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP TO ELIMINATE HUNGER AND IMPROVE NUTRITION BY HELPING THEM TO GROW AND PRESERVE THEIR OWN FOOD. THIS SERVICE OFFERS SEEDS, SEEDLINGS, TILLING, INFORMATION, SITE VISITS, AND CONSULTATION TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE SUCCESSFUL FOOD PRODUCTION. GARDENING SERVICES CAN ALSO MATCH NEW GARDENERS WITH EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEER GARDENERS FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE. RCAM IS ACTIVE IN 4 HUNGER COALITIONS THAT ADDRESS LOCAL FOOD INSECURITY. THESE COALITIONS INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE 13 COMMUNITIES SERVED BY RCAM. THE COALITION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WEEKEND AND SUMMER FOOD-AVAILABILITY FOR SCHOOL-AGED KIDS, COMMUNITY HUNGER RESOURCE AWARENESS, AND STABILIZING FOOD PROGRAMS IN THE AREA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Janice E Daku
Executive Director
$49,763
Robert English
Treasurer
$0
Stephen Saunders
Chairman
$0
Richard H Lee Jr
Director
$0
Virginia Andrews
Director
$0
Emily Dufour
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $142,356
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$243,243
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$385,599
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,275
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $421,282

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Rural Community Action Ministry has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Atlantic Residential Resource

Beaufort, SC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS

$10,000
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