Center For Rural Affairs

Organization Overview

Center For Rural Affairs is located in Lyons, NE. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Center For Rural Affairs employed 136 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Rural Affairs 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 08/2022, Center For Rural Affairs generated $9.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.3m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2015, Center For Rural Affairs has awarded 59 individual grants totaling $3,521,047. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ESTABLISH STRONG RURAL COMMUNITIES, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND GENUINE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL WHILE ENGAGING PEOPLE IN DECISIONS THAT AFFECT

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE COALITION - IS AN ALLIANCE OF GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVOCATES FOR FEDERAL POLICY REFORM TO ADVANCE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SYSTEMS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES.


LENDING SERVICES- PROVIDES TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO RURAL MICRO ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS THE FULL EXPANSE OF RURAL NEBRASKA. IT INCLUDES A RURAL WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER AND A RURAL HISPANIC BUSINESS CENTER.


FARM AND COMMUNITY - SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL NEBRASKA BY PROVIDING TECHNICHAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT VALUE ADDED AGRICULTURE, WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIC FARMING, NEW FARMERS AND RANCHERS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Depew
Executive Director
$139,530
Sarah Hackney
Coalition Director
$133,549
Michael Bride
CFO
$107,757
Dennis Demmel
President
$0
Chuck Karpf
Treasurer
$0
Jay Hall
Vice-President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$307,073
Government grants $2,630,082
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,876,345
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $38,583
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,813,500
Total Program Service Revenue$147,071
Investment income $48,284
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 $9,008,855

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Center For Rural Affairs has awarded $246,129 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PRACTICAL FARMERS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Ames, IA

PURPOSE: POLICY & F&C SUBCONTRACT

$129,055

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lincoln, NE

PURPOSE: F&C SUBCONTRACT

$36,324

BLACK OAKS CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: see comment #1

$25,000

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: see comment #1

$25,000

SEAFOOD NINJA INC

PURPOSE: see comment #1

$25,000

BLACK PEOPLE WHO HIKE LLC

PURPOSE: MRN SUBCONTRACT

$5,750
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Center For Rural Affairs has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Scarbro Family Foundation

Carlisle, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,545,080
Ending Balance$3,545,080

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