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Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc

Improve life quality in Appalachia by improving education, health, environment, create jobs, Culture Heritage preservation and other issues that upgrades lifestyle for families in Appalachia

Advocacy & Civil Rights Mullens, WV EIN: 550784597 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc

Human Services Programs, General/Other: Conduct health workshops and support groups. (200 Clients). Other programs included Healthy Lifestyle, community capacity building, environmental projects, establishing a local farmers market, as well as other community functions. Community Capacity Building programs: Manages community center with Internet and adult literacy and GED classes. Provide gym for health and community functions and meeting rooms for social and business incubator. Maintains parks and recreation facilities and one other residence to be converted into community park.Includes programs that generally enhanced City attributes. (2500 Families and Clients) Historic Preservation and upgrading MOC Facilities

Founded
Headquarters
Mullens, WV
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

Improve life quality in Appalachia by improving education, health, environment, create jobs, Culture Heritage preservation and other issues that upgrades lifestyle for families in Appalachia

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 80%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.92
Program$0.92
92% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Mullens, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 550784597. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $267K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 550784597. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc is located in Mullens, WV, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc has $267K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $267K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Human Services Programs, General/Other: Conduct health workshops and support groups. (200 Clients). Other programs included Healthy Lifestyle, community capacity building, environmental projects, establishing a local farmers market, as well as other community functions. Community Capacity Building programs: Manages community center with Internet and adult literacy and GED classes. Provide gym for health and community functions and meeting rooms for social and business incubator. Maintains parks and recreation facilities and one other residence to be converted into community park.Includes programs that generally enhanced City attributes. (2500 Families and Clients) Historic Preservation and upgrading MOC Facilities Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $267K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 550784597, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Dewey H••••
President

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 34 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc

What is Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc?
Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mullens, United States. Human Services Programs, General/Other: Conduct health workshops and support groups. (200 Clients). Other programs included Healthy Lifestyle, community capacity building, environmental projects, establishing a local farmers market, as well as other community functions. Community Capacity Building programs: Manages community center with Internet and adult literacy and GED classes. Provide gym for health and community functions and meeting rooms for social and business incubator. Maintains parks and recreation facilities and one other residence to be converted into community park.Includes programs that generally enhanced City attributes. (2500 Families and Clients) Historic Preservation and upgrading MOC Facilities
When was Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc founded?
Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc was founded in 2001.
Who leads Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc?
Dewey Houck serves as President.
Where is Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc located?
Headquartered in Mullens, WV, United States.
What is Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc trustworthy?
Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 550784597.
What is Rural Appalachian Improvement League Inc's website?
http://www.railwv.org