Urban Rural Action

Washington, DC · Founded 2019

Bridges urban and rural communities through collaborative action programs and dialogue workshops

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Development
Topic
Civic Engagement
Contact
Joseph Bubman
Website Contact

About Organization

Urban Rural Action facilitates community action programs that unite Americans across geographic and cultural divides to address shared challenges. Based in Washington, DC, the organization conducts collaboration skills workshops for mission-driven organizations and implements joint community initiatives. Founded in 2019, it operates with 6 employees and 15 volunteers, reporting $212,065 in revenue for 2022.

What They Focus On

Urban-Rural Bridge Building

Strengthening relationships and understanding between Americans in cities and rural areas through structured dialogue and shared experiences

Collaborative Problem Solving

Equipping communities and organizations with skills to work across differences addressing social, economic, ecological, and political challenges

Community Action Leadership

Facilitating joint initiatives where diverse community members co-design and implement solutions to shared urgent challenges

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2022)

$212K

Expenses (2022)

$180K

Assets (2022)

$46K

Employees (2022)

6

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Build Relationships

    Establish connections between urban and rural community members through facilitated introductions and shared experiences

  • 02

    Facilitate Dialogue

    Guide constructive conversations addressing social, economic, ecological, and political challenges across diverse perspectives

  • 03

    Design Joint Action

    Collaboratively develop community-led initiatives tackling problems identified through dialogue and relationship building

  • 04

    Implement Solutions

    Execute collaborative programs with cross-community participation, measuring impact and refining approaches

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Urban Rural Action

Community Action Programs

Collaborative initiatives bringing together urban and rural residents to solve shared social, economic, and ecological challenges

Collaboration Skills Workshops

Training sessions equipping mission-driven organizations with tools for constructive dialogue and effective partnership across differences

Urban-Rural Dialogue Facilitation

Structured conversations promoting understanding and joint action between geographically and culturally diverse American communities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Urban Rural Action.

Joseph Bubman

Joseph Bubman

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $62,309
Phillipe Cunningham

Phillipe Cunningham

Senior Director of Pluralism in Democracy
Kira Hamman

Kira Hamman

Senior Director of Programs
Lisa Inks

Lisa Inks

Senior Director of Evidence and Learning
Pearce Godwin

Pearce Godwin

Senior Director of Communications
Michelle Wecksler

Michelle Wecksler

Senior Director of Collaboration Skills Development
Jon Kurtz

Jon Kurtz

Chair
Marc Levin

Marc Levin

Director
Skye Lawrence

Skye Lawrence

Secretary
Pooja Bachani Di Giovanna

Pooja Bachani Di Giovanna

Director
Tracie Potts

Tracie Potts

Director
Ted Volchok

Ted Volchok

Treasurer
Don Fraser

Don Fraser

Director
Karen Remaley

Karen Remaley

Director
Pardeep Singh Kaleka

Pardeep Singh Kaleka

Tabatha Pilgrim Thompson

Tabatha Pilgrim Thompson

Naseem Khuri

Naseem Khuri

Deborah Tien

Deborah Tien

Liz McClintock

Liz McClintock

Michelle Gahee

Michelle Gahee

Program Co-Manager
Kainoa Spenser

Kainoa Spenser

Program Co-Manager
Maree Beers

Maree Beers

Program Co-Director
Jennifer Fairfield

Jennifer Fairfield

Klamath County Coordinator
Marla Estes

Marla Estes

Recruitment Support
Jenny Seward

Jenny Seward

Program Co-Director
Tawnie Goetz-Kennedy

Tawnie Goetz-Kennedy

Douglas County Coordinator
Angelina Calderon

Angelina Calderon

Josephine County Coordinator
Jordan Rogers

Jordan Rogers

Jackson County Coordinator
Chad Collie

Chad Collie

Program Co-Director
Paul Mancenido

Paul Mancenido

York County Coordinator

Milestones

2019

Organization Founded

2019

Urban Rural Action established to strengthen relationships between rural and urban communities

December 2019

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

December 2019

IRS approved 501(c)(3) charitable status for community dialogue and action programs

2022

Team Expansion

2022

Grew operational capacity to 6 employees and 15 volunteers supporting community programs

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

DF
Don Fraser Board Member 1 hrs/week
JH
Jasmine Heiss Board Member 1 hrs/week
KR
Karen Remaley Board Member 1 hrs/week
LI
Lisa Inks Board Chair 2 hrs/week
LR
Liz Rayer Treasurer 1 hrs/week
PF
Paul Frey Board Member 1 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990 (2022)

Total Reported (2022)

$62K

Highest Paid

$62K

Joseph Bubman

Compensated Officers

1

Executive compensation for 2022
Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Joseph Bubman Executive Director $62,309 — $62,309 4

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$118K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
RP
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc.
$118K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Urban Rural Action

Phone

(847) 712-5454

Social

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607 Gallatin Street NW Washington, DC 20011