Rural Futures International
Rural futures international (dba tillers international) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving heritage skills and promoting sustainable, resilient agriculture through hands-on education. We empower communities locally and …
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Rural Futures International is a international organization based in SCOTTS, United States. Annual revenue: $597K. EIN: 382852975.
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Mission
Rural futures international (dba tillers international) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving heritage skills and promoting sustainable, resilient agriculture through hands-on education. We empower communities locally and globally by teaching low-capital, animal-powered farming techniques and traditional craftsmanship, bridging historical wisdom with modern innovations to ensure long-term food security and rural self-sufficiency.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Rural Futures International has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Established in 1981, it predates 86% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 83 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRural Futures International is a registered international nonprofit based in Scotts, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 382852975. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $857K in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rural Futures International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382852975. 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 Futures International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Rural Futures International is located in Scotts, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rural Futures International has $857K in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rural Futures International is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $857K in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rural Futures International. 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 Futures International 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 62% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Rural Futures International is a international organization based in SCOTTS, United States. Annual revenue: $597K. EIN: 382852975. Rural Futures International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $857K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Rural Futures International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rural Futures International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382852975, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
RURAL FUTURES INTERNATIONAL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (23)
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23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 61 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1981
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Rural Futures International
- What is Rural Futures International?
- Rural Futures International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Scotts, United States. Rural Futures International is a international organization based in SCOTTS, United States. Annual revenue: $597K. EIN: 382852975.
- When was Rural Futures International founded?
- Rural Futures International was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Rural Futures International?
- Megan Yankee serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Rural Futures International located?
- Headquartered in Scotts, MI, United States.
- What is Rural Futures International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rural Futures International trustworthy?
- Rural Futures International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Futures International's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 382852975.
- What is Rural Futures International's website?
- http://tillersinternational.org