RURAL AMERICA FUND

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIAN KUEHL

Phone

2026796779

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RURAL AMERICA FUND, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit that reported $346K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $53K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

RURAL AMERICA FUND IS A 501(C)(4) NON-PROFIT THAT ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT BENEFIT AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AMERICA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $289,419

EDUCATE AMERICANS ON HOW POLICIES AFFECT RURAL AMERICA AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT WILL BENEFIT RURAL AMERICANS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING: SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO EXPAND HEALTH CARE IN OUR...

EDUCATE AMERICANS ON HOW POLICIES AFFECT RURAL AMERICA AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT WILL BENEFIT RURAL AMERICANS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING: SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO EXPAND HEALTH CARE IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES. SUPPORTING CREATION OF AN EFFECTIVE, COORDINATED FEDERAL RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, DEPLOYMENT OF WIDESPREAD COVID-19 TESTING, AND PROVIDING THE FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES NEEDED FOR OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES TO BE SAFE AND TO RESPOND TO COVID-19 OUTBREAKS. SUPPORTING FUNDING FOR THE USPS AND INSISTS THAT THIS VITAL INSTITUTION IS GIVEN THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT IT NEEDS TO CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES. SUPPORTING FREE AND FAIR TRADE THAT BENEFITS U.S. AGRICULTURE AND SUPPORTS THE ROLLBACK OF TARIFFS AND RETALIATORY TARIFFS. OPPOSING THE ISSUANCE OF UNNECESSARY REFINERY WAIVERS AND SUPPORTS OUR NATIONS ETHANOL PRODUCERS. SUPPORTING FUNDING FOR OUR RURAL SCHOOLS AND SUPPORTING PROVIDING OUR SCHOOLS THE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER RESOURCES NEEDED TO KEEP OUR TEACHERS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS SAFE. SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO FINANCE AND DEPLOY BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY TO ALL OF OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $346,436

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $346,436

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $289,419

Other Expenses $292,973

TOTAL EXPENSES $292,973

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$346,436	$297,154	+0.2%
Expenses	$292,973	$395,250	-0.3%
Net Income	$53,463	$-98,096	-1.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
VIKKI ANDREWS	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD BONK	SECRETARY	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRY COLEMAN	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER R GIBBS	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATTY JUDGE	TREASURER	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN KUEHL	EXECUTIVE DI	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$346,436	$292,973	$80,994	$53,463
2022	$297,154	$395,250	$34,524	$-98,096
2021	$373,745	$363,735	$159,752	$10,010
2020	$2,106,929	$2,011,044	$117,695	$95,885