Rural Action Inc
The Plains, Ohio · EIN 311124220 · Private foundation
Based in The Plains, Ohio, Rural Action Inc has awarded $3.9M across 21 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Mountain Association. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.
What Rural Action Inc funds
Rural Action Inc's giving carries a documented focus on economic development, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, higher education.
Populations it has supported include rural communities.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Rural Action Inc, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Association Pass through to organization. | Berea, KY | $2.8M | 2024 |
| Appalachian Center for Economic Networks Inc Pass through to the organization. | Athens, OH | $388K | 2023 |
| Ohio University Bursar Office Pass through to organization. | Columbus, OH | $134K | 2024 |
| Building Bridges to Careers Pass through to the organization. | Marietta, OH | $114K | 2023 |
| Athens Hocking Recycling Center Pass through to the organization. | Athens, OH | $83K | 2023 |
| Building Bridges to Careers Pass through to organization. | Marietta, OH | $82K | 2024 |
| Coalfield Development Corporation Pass through to organization. | Huntington, WV | $50K | 2024 |
| Southeast Ohio Hope Center Pass through to organization. | Nelsonville, OH | $40K | 2024 |
| Passion Works Pass through to organization. | Athens, OH | $39K | 2024 |
| Community Food Initiative Pass through to the organization. | Athens, OH | $30K | 2023 |
| Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development Pass through to the organization. | Athens, OH | $27K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Center for Economic Networks Inc Pass through to organization. | Athens, OH | $25K | 2024 |
| United Plant Savers Pass through to the organization. | Rutland, OH | $24K | 2023 |
| Live Healthy Appalachia Pass through to the organization. | Athens, OH | $23K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Development Pass through to organization. | Bristol, VA | $22K | 2024 |
Rural Action Inc giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Rural Action Inc
Rural Action Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ruralaction.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Rural Action Inc
- Does Rural Action Inc accept grant applications?
- Rural Action Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Rural Action Inc fund?
- Rural Action Inc's grants focus on economic development. Recent recipients include Mountain Association, Appalachian Center for Economic Networks Inc, Ohio University Bursar Office. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Rural Action Inc give in grants?
- Rural Action Inc reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.9M over 21 grants.
- Where is Rural Action Inc located?
- Rural Action Inc is based in The Plains, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311124220.
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