Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1967, with $22,382,252 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
99 M St Se Ste 700, Washington, DC, 20003 EIN 04-2395151 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$22.4M
▲ 15.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$21.5M
Net assets
$2.7M
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.
C+
—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 Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +4% 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 Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc: 1 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a C+ 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 Retail Industry Leaders Association 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 Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 99 M St Se Ste 700, Washington, DC, 20003
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $19.4M (FY2013) to $22.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $18.8MNet assets $2.7M
Operating margin
3.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21.4M
Total liabilities
$18.8M
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,382,252▲15.7% | $21,538,538▲15.9% | $2,652,812▲65.2% | $21,417,085▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $19,338,582▲0.3% | $18,582,588▲2.8% | $1,605,642▲497% | $20,948,337▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $19,283,989▲24.5% | $18,072,638▲7.3% | $268,777▲4.9% | $17,668,458▲44.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $15,486,853▼1.9% | $16,843,532▲12.1% | $256,254▼79.4% | $12,257,205▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $15,793,841▼11.6% | $15,027,003▼19.9% | $1,241,624▲538% | $10,312,327▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $17,873,230▼9.8% | $18,764,880▼2.6% | $194,527▲101% | $11,891,952▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $19,824,152▼10.6% | $19,259,769▼10.7% | $96,696▼58.7% | $12,059,352▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $22,181,209▲21.1% | $21,558,224▲18.1% | $234,024▲131% | $11,717,605▲27.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $18,321,472▼3.8% | $18,256,052▲2.5% | -$751,888▲25.6% | $9,168,775▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,037,021▼7.2% | $17,815,910▼10.3% | -$1,010,252▲52.1% | $8,736,064▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $20,519,604▲6.0% | $19,866,844▲2.3% | -$2,109,513▲24.1% | $7,217,966▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $19,360,236 | $19,425,645▼3.3% | -$2,778,430▲6.6% | $6,612,169▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $20,090,540▼33.1% | -$2,975,582▼5.1% | $5,897,198▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $30,030,698▲74.1% | -$2,831,925▼249% | $6,245,384▼47.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $17,253,577 | $1,905,614 | $11,940,858 | 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 · $3.8M total
12 grants to Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc totaling $3.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2023 | $150,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2022 | $330,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2021 | $283,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2020 | $293,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Climate change eco. | 2020 | $54,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future | 2019 | $300,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2018 | $330,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | To support employers for renewable energy coalition to support policies that enable greater consumer choice of renewable energy. to promote education and analysis to build markets for energy efficient buildings. to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2017 | $238,760 |
| The Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to advance renewable energy, to promote education and analysis on the benefits of energy efficient buildings | 2016 | $167,600 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Retail compliance assista | 2015 | $950,823 |
| The Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of energy efficient buildings | 2015 | $80,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Retail compliance assista | 2014 | $578,310 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2395151, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc's EIN?
- Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2395151.
- How much revenue does Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc report?
- Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc reported $22,382,252 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc (EIN 04-2395151) 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.