Rural Organizing Project
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Rural Organizing Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cottage Grove, Oregon, registered in 1995, with $955,932 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 664, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424 EIN 93-1159856 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2023)
$956K
▼ 8.9% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2023)
$826K
Net assets
$2.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Rural Organizing Project— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating37 mo reserves · +14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Rural Organizing Project: 37 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Rural Organizing Project— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Rural Organizing Project: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 664, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
- City
- Cottage Grove
- State
- Oregon
- Subcategory
- Intergroup & Race Relations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $892K (FY2019) to $956K (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2,473Net assets $2.6M
Operating margin
13.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$2,473
Net assets
$2.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $955,932▼8.9% | $826,014▲19.1% | $2,569,082▲5.3% | $2,571,555▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,049,167▼22.4% | $693,822▼35.9% | $2,439,164▲17.1% | $2,441,116▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,351,625▼5.7% | $1,082,084▲8.9% | $2,082,604▲14.9% | $2,136,352▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,433,509▲60.7% | $993,200▲52.7% | $1,813,063▲32.1% | $1,831,952▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $892,263 | $650,478 | $1,372,754 | $1,445,326 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.2M total
46 grants to Rural Organizing Project totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $56,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $21,200 |
| Oregon Worker Relief | Vendor navigation services capacity | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Civic engagement | 2024 | $6,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $60,500 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Civic engagement | 2023 | $57,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $20,850 |
| Oregon Worker Relief | Vendor navigation services capacity | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of rural organizing project | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,200 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Civic engagement | 2022 | $68,500 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $12,100 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rural Organizing Project a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rural Organizing Project is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-1159856, based in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rural Organizing Project's EIN?
- Rural Organizing Project's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-1159856.
- How much revenue does Rural Organizing Project report?
- Rural Organizing Project reported $955,932 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rural Organizing Project have?
- CharityIndex grades Rural Organizing Project B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rural Organizing Project (EIN 93-1159856) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.