Rainforest Action Network meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Rainforest Action Network (RAN) reports that it works to implement community-led solutions that create healthy forests, a stable climate, a wild biodiversity, and improve human rights for indigenous populations. The organization seeks to reform corporate actions and financial systems that may drive deforestation and destabilize biodiversity. RAN's climate and energy campaign researches financial flows and insurance companies behind fossil fuel production in order to influence institutional policies and practices. The organization focuses on eliminating conflict palm oil from commodity supply chains through undercover field work and media coverage. RAN's community action grants program distributes funds for indigenous communities to protect forests and the rights of local communities. In 2020, the organization states that it distributed 13 grants, released its Banking on Climate Change 2020 report, and expanded its Forest and Finance project to Central Africa, West Africa, and Brazil.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, Rainforest Action Network's program expenses were:
Program services |
$6,205,401 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$6,205,401 |
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Chief Executive
Ginger Cassady, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$127,998
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Chair of the Board
Jodie Evans
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Co-Founder and Director, CODEPINK
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Board Size
11
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Paid Staff Size
52
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Former Executive Director, Lindsey Allen, served as the organization's highest compensated employee, receiving $184,848 in compensation in 2019.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $10,131,718 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Rainforest Action Network's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$6,166,818 |
Foundations |
$3,278,072 |
In-kind contributions |
$450,019 |
Special events, net |
$236,809 |
Miscellaneous income |
$97,689 |
Investment income |
$15,776 |
Other income |
$1,180 |
Total Income |
$10,246,363 |
- Programs: 75%
- Fundraising: 15%
- Administrative: 10%
Total Income |
$10,246,363 |
Program expenses |
$6,205,401 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,256,233 |
Administrative expenses |
$909,341 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$8,370,975 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$1,875,388 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$6,649,528 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$8,524,916 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,413,807 |
Total Assets |
$9,938,723 |
Note: According to RAN's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received $452,806 in donated advertising ($450,019) and special events ($2,787).