Rainforest Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Rainforest Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 1994, with $7,797,512 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 26908, Brooklyn, NY, 11202 EIN 95-1622945 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.8M
▼ 17.2% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.8M
Net assets
$5.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Rainforest Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -26% 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 Foundation Inc: 7 mo reserves · -26% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Rainforest Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 26908, Brooklyn, NY, 11202
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- New York
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.1M (FY2014) to $7.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.4MNet assets $5.4M
Operating margin
-25.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.8M
Total liabilities
$1.4M
Net assets
$5.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,797,512▼17.2% | $9,819,859▼0.1% | $5,364,641▼27.4% | $6,783,767▼30.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,413,252▼15.7% | $9,833,586▲10.1% | $7,386,988▼4.7% | $9,702,463▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $11,163,366▲56.8% | $8,928,567▲85.7% | $7,747,941▲40.5% | $10,319,736▲72.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,119,175▼4.5% | $4,808,973▼15.3% | $5,513,142▲72.1% | $5,978,799▲46.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,455,072▲104% | $5,679,246▲79.4% | $3,202,940▲120% | $4,078,859▲172% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,655,327▲37.0% | $3,165,020▲23.5% | $1,454,419▲49.5% | $1,499,773▲43.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,668,273▲19.5% | $2,562,448▲10.8% | $972,561▲10.2% | $1,045,806▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,232,745▲17.7% | $2,313,145▼11.6% | $882,835▼8.5% | $957,524▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,897,762▲0.7% | $2,617,359▲103% | $964,459▼42.9% | $1,001,830▼42.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,885,354▼8.9% | $1,289,882▼12.0% | $1,689,146▲54.2% | $1,727,848▲48.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,068,812 | $1,465,854▲28.1% | $1,095,268▲512% | $1,160,915▲118% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,144,432 | $179,068 | $532,805 | 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.
Grants received · $11.5M total
95 grants to Rainforest Foundation Inc totaling $11.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $109,422 |
| The Skoll Fund | Environment | 2024 | $90,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | To protect and support the potential of forested and other landscapes to mitigate climate change | 2024 | $85,000 |
| Nia Tero Foundation | Support indigenous participation in cop 16 & cop 29 | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $53,098 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2024 | $12,700 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2024 | $7,518 |
| The Skoll Fund | Environment | 2023 | $1,000,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | Project support | 2023 | $765,000 |
| Nia Tero Foundation | Support protecting forests and rights in guyana | 2023 | $218,025 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $111,850 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $103,279 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $101,406 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $76,753 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rainforest Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rainforest Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1622945, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rainforest Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Rainforest Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1622945.
- How much revenue does Rainforest Foundation Inc report?
- Rainforest Foundation Inc reported $7,797,512 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rainforest Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Rainforest Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rainforest Foundation Inc (EIN 95-1622945) 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.