2025-10-09T16:14:45-07:00 2024-12-31 811778300 EARE Limited 816 Second Street Marietta OH 45750 990 2024-01-01 311124220 RURAL ACTION INC RURA 7406774047 9030 HOCKING HILLS DRIVE THE PLAINS OH 45780 BRYN SOWASH CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 7406774047 2025-10-07 1 1 Joel Erb P01393139 7407061262 2025-10-07 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DEBBIE PHILLIPS 9030 HOCKING HILLS DRIVE THE PLAINS OH 45780 12796752 0 X www.RuralAction.org X 1985 OH Rural Action's mission is to build a more just economy by developing the region's assets in environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable ways. We envision a region with clean streams and healthy forests, thriving family farms, meaningful livelihoods and vibrant communities, with people engaged as good stewards of the world they live in and working together to make this vision a reality. We do this work in promising economic sectors for our region. 15 15 201 750 0 0 6653308 12142537 87402 96504 22192 37434 257326 520277 7020228 12796752 1239769 3190461 0 0 4318480 5599368 0 74700 334114 1623346 2550930 7181595 11415459 -161367 1381293 2623632 4268922 1564783 1832081 1058849 2436841 Rural Action's mission is to build a more just economy by developing the region's assets in environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable ways. We envision a region with clean streams and healthy forests, thriving family farms, meaningful livelihoods and vibrant communities, with people engaged as good stewards of the world they live in and working together to make this vision a reality. We do this work in promising economic sectors for our region. 0 0 9294239 3190461 654215 Rural Action's mission is to build a more just economy by developing the region's assets in environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable ways. We envision a region with clean streams and healthy forests; a place where thriving family farms, meaningful livelihoods and vibrant communities exist for everyone; with people engaged as good stewards of the world they live in and working together to make this vision a reality. We do this work in promising economic sectors for our region. Recent accomplishments include: Watershed Restoration: In 2024, our watershed team closed out an important project in addressing brownfields and failing septic systems by coordinating the pumping or repair of 60 home septic tank systems. The team also completed a 12-acre riparian tree planting project in Wingett Run, and monitored 17 watersheds and restoration projects in Ohio. Sustainable Forestry: Rural Action, along with 6 regional partners, received a $6,000,000 US Forest Service grant to support forest landowners in connecting with new markets, providing economic opportunities and encouraging better forest health and management practices. As part of continued efforts to advise landowners on good conservation and stewardship practices, staff conducted site visits and assisted with management planning for 2,616 acres. Zero Waste: 238,640 pounds of material was diverted from going to the landfill through zero waste programming, including collections for hard to recycle materials, a community-wide effort to collect usable items left behind when students move out in spring and get them to people in need. Additionally, the team worked to collect durable medical equipment, such as hospital beds and wheelchairs, in order to prevent waste and get this important equipment to people who need it. Sustainable Agriculture: Through partnerships with food banks, Rural Action reached 108,000 individuals by providing locally sourced food from 84 farms. 30 workshops were held for local farmers on regenerative agricultural techniques and 16 farmers participated in the Whole Farm Mentor program. The Chesterhill Produce Auction (CPA) did $525,424 in business in 2024, which put $438,000 of revenue into the pockets of local farmers and producers. 116 individuals completed terms of service as AmeriCorps or AmeriCorps VISTA members as part of our Leadership and Service program in 2024. Together, these members cleaned up 113 dumpsites, cleared invasive species from 384 acres of land, built trails, distributed food, and helped mobilize 1,567 other volunteers to engage in service projects in the region. 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RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 X 0 1123054 1123054 0 1204135 207670 996465 0 25974 5414 20560 0 551730 245250 306480 0 60194 0 60194 2506753 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY OTHERS 276328 SECURITY DEPOSITS 5839 282167 0 DUE TO A RELATED PARTY 39340 39340 X 12839260 24650 22022 0 0 46672 12792588 4164 0 4164 12796752 11461268 22022 0 0 27951 49973 11411295 4164 0 4164 11415459 Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b AUCTION ESCROW ACCOUNT. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Internal Revenue Service has ruled the Organization is exempt from federal taxes as defined in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Organization and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the Organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2024, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. The Organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions, however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The Organization's Federal Return of Organization exempt from Income Tax (federal Form 990) for 2021, 2022 and 2023 are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they were filed. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF CAPITAL ASSETS. X X X X X X X 1 KMW Communications PO BOX 350 Sonoita AZ 85637 CONSULTATION RELATED TO THE PLANNING AND INITIATION OF A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO SOLICIT DONATIONS FOR RURAL ACTION. 0 55000 74700 -19700 55000 74700 -19700 All States General Donations 1148228 0 1148228 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1148228 0 1148228 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1148228 1 Mountain Association 433 Chestnut St Berea KY 40403 310900246 501(c)(3) 2762641 Pass through to organization. Ohio University Bursar Office 281 W Lane Ave Floor 2nd Columbus OH 43201 316402113 501(c)(3) 134465 Pass through to organization. Building Bridges to Careers 107 Lancaster St Marietta OH 45750 311106610 501(c)(3) 81621 Pass through to organization. Coalfield Development Corporation 2923 Park Ave Huntington WV 25704 263836207 501(c)(3) 49579 Pass through to organization. Southeast Ohio Hope Center 112 E 2nd St Nelsonville OH 45764 871616300 501(c)(3) 39540 Pass through to organization. Passion Works 20 E State St Athens OH 45701 822288880 501(c)(3) 38700 Pass through to organization. Appalachian Center for Economic Networks Inc 94 Columbus Rd Athens OH 45701 311129632 501(c)(3) 25205 Pass through to organization. Appalachian Sustainable Development 103 Thomas Road Bristol VA 24201 311445533 501(c)(3) 22232 Pass through to organization. Community Food Initiative 94 Columbus Rd Athens OH 45701 311375388 501(c)(3) 16706 Pass through to organization. United Plant Savers PO Box 147 Rutland OH 45775 030345256 501(c)(3) 12942 Pass through to organization. 9 0 Rootstock and Tree Related Supplies. 1 6830 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 RURAL ACTION ENSURES ALL GRANTS ARE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIRED PURPOSES IF SUBAWARDS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPROVE NEW BOARD MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF RURAL ACTION EACH YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPROVE NEW BOARD MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF RURAL ACTION EACH YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A COPY OF THE 990 IS EMAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE FILING. FORM 990 REVIEWED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE OF BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES RECEIVED FROM BOARD MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF BOARD PERFORMS COMPENSATION STUDY OF MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g BUSINESS FEES AS WELL AS SMALLER PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS WELL AS EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS EXTENSION WAS FILED WITH THE IRS.