EIN 03-0383463

Oregon Rural Action

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
La Grande
State
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Oregon Rural Action promotes social justice, agricultural and economic sustainability, and stewardship of the region’s land, air, and water. The organization works together to ensure safe drinking water in rural communities by supporting emergency water solutions, well testing, and treatment initiatives until achieving a Safe Rural Water Community. Through community organizing, public conversations, and policy advocacy, it advances the well-being of diverse Eastern Oregon communities and the environment.
Total revenues
$560,883
2023
Total expenses
$720,939
2023
Total assets
$676,528
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Oregon Rural Action

Oregon Rural Action is a grassroots member-led organization working to promote social justice, agricultural and economic sustainabilty and stewardship of our region's land, air and water. Through community organizing, the organization harnesses the strengths and resources of the region's diverse people and communities to build collective power and voice to advance the mission at the local, state, and national levels.

Who funds Oregon Rural Action

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Meyer Memorial Trust (MMT)For General Operating Support of This Organization That Promotes Social Justice, Agricultural and Economic Sustainability, and Stewardship of the Region's Land, Air and Water in Eastern Oregon$41,667
The Nature ConservancyConservation Activities$21,700

Personnel at Oregon Rural Action

NameTitleCompensation
Kristin Anderson OstromExecutive Director$88,750
Zaira SanchezDirector of Community Organizing
Kaleb LayDirector of Policy and Research
Norm CimonTreasurer$0
Mitch WolgamottVice Chair$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Oregon Rural Action

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$560,867
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$16
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$560,883

Form 990s for Oregon Rural Action

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-28990EZView PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $21,700 from The Nature Conservancy
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Voqal Portland
January 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
LobbyingGrassroots organizingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1231
La Grande, OR 97850
County
Union County, OR
Website URL
oregonrural.org/ 
Phone
(541) 975-2411
IRS details
EIN
03-0383463
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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