Rainforest Alliance Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
84% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Rainforest Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1987, with $100,221,940 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
298 5th Ave 7th Fl, New York, NY, 10001 EIN 13-3377893 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$100.2M
▲ 17.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$107.2M
Net assets
$55.7M
Employees
116
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $14 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Rainforest Alliance Inc: 84% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Rainforest Alliance Inc: 6 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Rainforest Alliance Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Rainforest Alliance Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Ra works at the intersection of business, agriculture & forests to improve lives & protect nature by transforming how land is used, production of goods & consumer choices.
What they do
Rainforest alliance certification - ra cert (see schedule o)
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $51.7M (FY2013) to $100.2M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $22.8MNet assets $55.7M
Operating margin
-7.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$78.5M
Total liabilities
$22.8M
Net assets
$55.7M
Salaries & benefits
$31.9M
30% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,221,940▲17.2% | $107,211,617▲12.6% | $55,658,569▼9.5% | $78,472,916▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $85,534,243▲1.4% | $95,254,076▲36.2% | $61,522,799▼8.0% | $78,839,766▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $84,314,209▲53.9% | $69,931,320▲59.4% | $66,872,973▲15.7% | $86,086,901▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $54,800,415▲4.9% | $43,862,107▲25.0% | $57,777,765▲29.2% | $72,175,035▲25.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $52,223,682▲11.8% | $35,088,678▲1.2% | $44,706,335▲69.1% | $57,411,025▲65.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $46,704,876▲4.1% | $34,684,925▼10.5% | $26,437,780▲85.0% | $34,755,185▲42.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $44,858,328▲14.9% | $38,754,324▼3.0% | $14,292,854▲94.5% | $24,439,650▲44.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $39,026,606▲0.1% | $39,968,460▼8.5% | $7,348,998▼10.1% | $16,943,286▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,992,488▼18.3% | $43,670,389▼6.4% | $8,172,242▼36.8% | $17,141,240▼25.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,704,605▼7.8% | $46,651,954▼5.4% | $12,934,752▲6.9% | $22,866,540▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $51,734,372 | $49,293,541▲8.6% | $12,097,605▲25.7% | $23,080,728▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $45,378,260▲11.4% | $9,626,693▲7.6% | $19,798,758▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $40,723,740▲10.5% | $8,944,180▲39.6% | $18,613,190▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $36,870,229▲8.6% | $6,408,309▲30.3% | $17,013,115▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $33,951,722 | $4,917,063 | $13,697,054 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Santiago Gowland — $464,962 (0.43% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Gowland | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $464,962 |
| Adam Cox | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $312,222 |
| Gina Wood | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $306,354 |
| Heleen S | Cpo | 40 | $279,480 |
| Molly Stark | General Counsel | 40 | $226,658 |
| Ruth Newsome | Chief Data & Technology Office | 40 | $202,605 |
| Nagla Abdelhalim | Director of Global Accounting | 40 | $163,717 |
| Russell Eckenrod | Deputy General Counsel | 40 | $161,215 |
| Jeffrey Milder | Director, Afi | 40 | $159,545 |
| Jeffrey Roy Cruz | Controller | 40 | $154,573 |
| Virginia Foster | Dir.-frameworks/landscapes Pro | 40 | $150,659 |
| Anisha Pushpika Rajapakse | Director | 1 | — |
| Annemieke Wijn | Director | 1 | — |
| Anurag Priyadarshi | Director | 1 | — |
| Berry Marttin | Director | 1 | — |
| Daniel Houser | Director | 1 | — |
| Daniel Roger Katz | Director, Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Eric B Rothenberg | Director | 1 | — |
| Jon Mccormack | Director | 1 | — |
| Juan Esteban Orduz Trujillo | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | Info Technology | $609,582 |
| Vgc Holdings Limited | Consulting | $565,562 |
| Meta Platforms Inc | Marketing | $544,958 |
| Earth Innovation Institute | Info Technology | $472,747 |
| Ukg Inc | Info Technology | $320,852 |
Grants received · $9.1M total
106 grants to Rainforest Alliance Inc totaling $9.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $597,053 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $597,053 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Environment | 2024 | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $71,799 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $12,330 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $200,716 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Conservation | 2023 | $184,607 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $87,484 |
| World Resources Institute | Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems | 2023 | $53,494 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $52,555 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $33,100 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Charitable gift | 2023 | $31,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Support of environmental programs | 2023 | $25,000 |
Grants made · $498K in FY2024
5 grants totaling $498K in FY2024. All grants made by Rainforest Alliance Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Resources Institute | Management support | $202,657 |
| Ecoagriculture International | Management support | $191,720 |
| Technology Matters | Management support | $51,750 |
| Meridian Institute | Management support | $43,622 |
| Regenerative Development Group | Management support | $8,538 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rainforest Alliance Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rainforest Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3377893, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rainforest Alliance Inc's EIN?
- Rainforest Alliance Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3377893.
- How much revenue does Rainforest Alliance Inc report?
- Rainforest Alliance Inc reported $100,221,940 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Rainforest Alliance Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Rainforest Alliance Inc spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Rainforest Alliance Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Rainforest Alliance Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Rainforest Alliance Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Rainforest Alliance Inc's latest Form 990 is $464,962, paid to Santiago Gowland (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Rainforest Alliance Inc (EIN 13-3377893) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.