Rural Americans United
Strengthening democracy in rural America
Rural Americans United works to strengthen civic participation, expand representation, and ensure rural communities are heard. Through education, advocacy, and electoral engagement, we help build a democracy that reflects the people it serves.
Three Organizations:
One Shared Mission
Rural Americans United works to cultivate a rural America where justice, inclusion, and informed voices prevail. To achieve this mission, the organization operates through three legally distinct entities. Each serves a different role in strengthening civic participation and representative government in rural communities.
Rural Americans United Education Foundation 501(c)(3)
Nonpartisan education and civic engagement for rural communities.
What this means:
Supports nonpartisan civic education and engagement. Donations are tax deductible.
Perfect for:
Donors who want to support trusted information, civic participation, and long-term community engagement.
Rural Americans United for Inclusive Democracy 501(c)(4)
Advocacy and organizing for inclusive rural democracy.
What this means:
Supports advocacy, organizing, and public messaging around rural democracy. Donations are not tax deductible.
Perfect for:
Donors who want to support advocacy, organizing, and policy work for rural communities.
Rural Americans United PAC (527)
Electoral action to help shape political outcomes in rural America.
What this means:
Supports direct electoral work, including voter outreach and candidate-related activity. Donations are not tax deductible.
Perfect for:
Donors who want to help influence elections and support direct political action in rural America.
Why This Structure Exists
Maintaining separate organizations allows Rural Americans United to pursue its mission through education, advocacy, and electoral engagement, while complying with federal tax and campaign finance laws.
Together, these entities allow supporters to contribute in ways that align with their interests while helping strengthen democracy and civic participation across rural America.
