EIN 94-3045180

Rainforest Action Network

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
53
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Rainforest Action Network challenges corporate power and systemic injustice in order to preserve forests, protect the climate, and uphold human rights. They work on the frontline with partners through strategic campaigns to create a world where all communities are respected, healthy forests are protected and celebrated, and wild biodiversity thrives. Ginger Cassady runs the organization, which is located in San Francisco, CA.
Total revenues
$12,904,672
2023
Total expenses
$11,018,175
2023
Total assets
$15,419,027
2023
Num. employees
53
2023

Program areas at Rainforest Action Network

FOREST, FINANCE, AGRIBUSINESS, AND HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGNRANs forest campaign is focused on protecting forests by supporting Indigenous rights, working with local communities, and reforming corporate actions and financial systems that are driving deforestation and worsening climate change. RAN executes effective markets and finance campaigns, in partnership with local organizations, to profile and protect the last remaining intact forest regions and creates leverage in the marketplace that can serve to protect forests, secure community land rights, and help stabilize the global climate.(Continued on Schedule O)
OTHER PROGRAMMINGSince 1985, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has undertaken bold campaigns to hold some of the world's biggest corporations accountable for forest destruction, loss of biodiversity, climate change and the exploitation of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and workers. RAN is working towards a world where the climate is protected, biodiversity is prioritized and rights are secured and upheld. RAN was an innovator and early proponent of a market campaign approach to international environmental activism. The corporate commitments we negotiate include (continued on Schedule O)
Climate change, human rights and finance campaignran's climate and energy campaign is focused on researching the financial flows and insurance companies behind fossil fuel production and building pressure on these institutions to change their harmful policies and practices. Ran has become the global leader in one of the most effective strategies to rein in and reverse the disastrous impacts of industries driving climate change by cutting off their supply of capital and insurance. (continued on schedule o)

Grants made by Rainforest Action Network

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Amazon FrontlinesGeneral Support$52,500
Amazon WatchGeneral Support$46,000
Digital DemocracyGeneral Support$20,000
...and 9 more grants made

Who funds Rainforest Action Network

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$898,464
ClimateWorks FoundationProject Support$750,000
Woka FoundationFunding for the Forests Program To Prevent Deforestation and Encroachment Into Tropical Rainforests.$400,000
...and 92 more grants received totalling $5,126,951

Personnel at Rainforest Action Network

NameTitleCompensation
Elisabeth WilliamsChief Financial Officer
Ginger CassadyExecutive Director$192,247
Scott ParkinOrganizing Director
Eos de FeminisFinance Director$144,450
Christopher J. HerreraChief Storyteller and Communications Director$118,074
...and 36 more key personnel

Financials for Rainforest Action Network

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,771,723
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$135,553
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-9,568
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,964
Total revenues$12,904,672

Form 990s for Rainforest Action Network

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-13990View PDF
2022-062022-11-01990View PDF
2021-062021-11-11990View PDF
2020-062021-02-24990View PDF
2019-062020-02-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Rainforest Action Network

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The Climate Reality ProjectWashington, DC$23,180,204
Friends of the EarthWashington, DC$16,789,731
Alaska Wilderness LeagueWashington, DC$3,995,994
Social and Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA$61,735,417
American Forest FoundationWashington, DC$11,289,683
American ForestsWashington, DC$24,269,126
Conservation Law FoundationBoston, MA$16,528,889
Waterkeeper AllianceNew York, NY$8,822,541
Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC)Montpelier, VT$3,481,390
Conservation Colorado Education FundDenver, CO$3,351,363
Data update history
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Arcus Foundation
July 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $59,592 from American Online Giving Foundation
April 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 48 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Foundation for the Carolinas
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
425 Bush St Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94108
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
ran.org/ 
Phone
(415) 398-4404
Facebook page
rainforestactionnetwork 
Twitter profile
@ran 
IRS details
EIN
94-3045180
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
066071
FTB Entity ID
1198119
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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