PARTNERS FOR RURAL IMPACT INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

PARTNERS FOR RURAL IMPACT INC

EIN 87-2937264 · Educational Services (B90)

What they do

PARTNERS for RURAL IMPACTS MISSION is to Accelerate Educational Outcomes, Strengthen Local Capacity, and Move One Million Additional Rural Children Toward Upward Mobility By 2030, Ensuring Success Regardless of Zip Code.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $88.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

77.57%of revenue went to mission work88.1% of expenses · Program services

0.96%of revenue went to fundraising1.1% of expenses

$88.05spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

9.52%of revenue went to management and office costs10.8% of expenses

$0.49in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

93.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $351,393 for DREAMA GENTRY (PRESIDENT & CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$77,983,985

Mission workProgram services$60,495,91077.57% of revenue88.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$7,420,6009.52% of revenue10.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$745,3340.96% of revenue1.1% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$9,322,14111.95% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$68,661,84488.05% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 88.1% mission · 10.8% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.05% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 86.3% mission · 12.0% management · 1.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.44% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 87.9% mission · 9.7% management · 2.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 73.68% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 1.9% mission · 73.5% management · 24.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 22.56% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$77,983,985

Expenses$68,661,844

Annual surplus $9,322,141 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$60,495,910 · 88.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$7,420,600 · 10.8% of expenses

Fundraising$745,334 · 1.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$77,983,985

Expenses$68,661,844

Assets$33,958,672

Income$77,983,985

Contributions$73,052,104

Mission work (program services)$60,495,910

Fundraising$745,334

Grants given$150,000

Average grant$75,000

Management and general$7,420,600

Accounting fees$53,329

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DREAMA GENTRYPRESIDENT & CEO · 50 hrs/week $351,393Base $301,472 · Other $49,921

PENELOPE JORDANEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT · 50 hrs/week $237,699Base $211,303 · Other $26,396

SHANE GARVERVP OF STRATEGIC IMPACT · 50 hrs/week $217,384Base $171,397 · Other $45,987

RENEE HARGROVESVP OF PEOPLE & ADMINISTRATION · 50 hrs/week $208,528Base $176,601 · Other $31,927

SHANDA CROWDERVP OF RURAL CAPACITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE · 50 hrs/week $204,378Base $159,066 · Other $45,312

CHANNELL BARBOURCHIEF OF STAFF · 50 hrs/week $189,909Base $166,237 · Other $23,672

MICHAEL HOGGVP OF PLACE-BASED PARTNERSHIPS (UNTIL 11/8/24) · 50 hrs/week $188,301Base $158,648 · Other $29,653

VICTORIA LINDONCONTROLLER · 45 hrs/week $135,710Base $109,711 · Other $25,999

AMON COUCHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 45 hrs/week $135,032Base $125,135 · Other $9,897

ROBERT MOORESENIOR DIRECTOR-TECHNOLOGY · 45 hrs/week $128,171Base $110,757 · Other $17,414

KERRI FERRARIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: MEXICO C2C PARTNERSHIP (UNTIL · 45 hrs/week $127,774Base $110,285 · Other $17,489

JEFF WALKEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: EAST TEXAS C2C PARTNERSHIP · 45 hrs/week $124,158Base $114,715 · Other $9,443

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (17)

DREAMA GENTRYPRESIDENT & CEO

PENELOPE JORDANEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

SHANE GARVERVP OF STRATEGIC IMPACT

RENEE HARGROVESVP OF PEOPLE & ADMINISTRATION

SHANDA CROWDERVP OF RURAL CAPACITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

CHANNELL BARBOURCHIEF OF STAFF

MICHAEL HOGGVP OF PLACE-BASED PARTNERSHIPS (UNTIL 11/8/24)

VICTORIA LINDONCONTROLLER

AMON COUCHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ROBERT MOORESENIOR DIRECTOR-TECHNOLOGY

KERRI FERRARIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: MEXICO C2C PARTNERSHIP (UNTIL

JEFF WALKEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: EAST TEXAS C2C PARTNERSHIP

JOSHUA FRAZIER-SPARKSDIRECTOR

JENNIFER BLATZDIRECTOR

JANE HODGDONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (AS OF 6/16/25)

DERRICK SINGLETONDIRECTOR

DANIEL P MURPHYDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2022
Location: 439 Walnut Meadow Rd, Berea, KY 40403
County: Madison
In care of: Penny Jordan
Primary officer: Penny Jordan, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(859) 985-2602

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CROWE LLP
NTEE classification: Educational Services (B90)
IRS tax category: Educational Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes