Rainforest Trust
- Assets
- $109.6m
- Revenue
- $41.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Warrenton, VA
- Founding
- 05/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 13-3500609
Organization Overview
Rainforest Trust is located in Warrenton, VA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Rainforest Trust employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rainforest Trust is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Rainforest Trust generated $41.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $31.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Rainforest Trust has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $13,298,525. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RAINFOREST TRUST SAVES ENDANGERED WILDLIFE AND OUR PLANET BY CREATING PROTECTED RESERVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORLD LAND AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION: SINCE 1988, RAINFOREST TRUST HAS CONSERVED AREAS IN THE TROPICS AND SUBTROPICS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH YIELD GOVERNMENT DESIGNATION OF NEW PROTECTED AREAS, THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE NATURE RESERVES, AND STRENGTHENING LAND-TENURE AND GUARDIANSHIP OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THIS WORK YIELDS THREE AREAS OF IMPACT: ENDING THE BIODIVERSITY CRISIS BY SLOWING AND REVERSING THE EXTINCTION OF SPECIES, STEMMING CLIMATE CHANGE BY PERMANENTLY LOCKING UP CARBON AND PROTECTING NATURE'S ABILITY TO SEQUESTER CARBON FROM THE ATMOSPHERE, AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE RIGHTS AND LIVELIHOODS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES. FOR SPECIES: RAINFOREST TRUST RESERVES CURRENTLY PROVIDE CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 37%OF ALL IUCN RED LIST THREATENED TERRESTRIAL MAMMAL SPECIES AND 46% OF THREATENED TERRESTRIAL BIRDS.FOR CLIMATE: RAINFOREST TRUST PROJECTS HAVE PERMANENTLY LOCKED UP 7.3 BILLION METRIC TONS OF CO2 EQUIVALENT, MORE THAN A YEAR'S WORTH OF US GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.FOR PEOPLE: APPROXIMATELY 65% OF ACRES PROTECTED OR CONSERVED WITH RAINFOREST TRUST FUNDING HAVE SUPPORTED THE RECOGNITION OF THE RIGHTS, GOVERNANCE CAPACITY AND/OR TERRITORIAL MANAGEMENT BY INDIGENOUS OR LOCAL COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THROUGH SECURING LAND TENURE AND RESOURCE RIGHTS, AND RAINFOREST TRUST PROJECTS HAVE PROVIDED JOBS, LIVELIHOOD BENEFITS, AND THE SAFEGUARDING OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES SUCH AS FRESH WATER TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. IN 2022, RAINFOREST TRUST AGREED NEW PROJECTS TOTALING OVER $60 MILLION AND PROTECTED 5.6 MILLION ACRES OF HABITAT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Veach Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Edith Mcbean Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sally Davidson Until 522 Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Gillman As Of 522 Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Wayt Thomas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Mitchell Chair Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,281,791 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,468,132 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $40,281,791 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,001,995 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$242,009 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $41,042,049 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,837,316 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $24,170,939 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $390,173 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $167,180 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,455,990 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $62,468 |
| Other employee benefits | $155,480 |
| Payroll taxes | $218,803 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,638 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,369 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $440,401 |
| Advertising and promotion | $331,253 |
| Office expenses | $347,729 |
| Information technology | $200,798 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $107,919 |
| Travel | $140,935 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,504 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $62,239 |
| Insurance | $24,276 |
| All other expenses | $721,840 |
| Total functional expenses | $31,709,070 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,817,393 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $98,106,371 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,652,529 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $247 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $154,278 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $170,187 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,587,055 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $62,187 |
| Total assets | $109,550,247 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $333,349 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $62,858 |
| Total liabilities | $396,207 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,558,007 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $103,596,033 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $109,550,247 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Rainforest Trust has awarded $1,837,316 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR LAND CONSERVATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IN MULTIPLE REGIONS | $499,695 |
KTK-BELT INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO HELP DECLARE THE RHODODENDRON CAPITAL OF THE HIMALAYAS,' THE TINJURE-MILKHE-JALJALE (TMJ) RHODODENDRON FOREST AS A COMMUNITY-PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AND SUPPORT OF THE 215,858-ACRE BIODIVERSITY ARK. | $395,469 |
AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE COMBINED 1,025 ACRES RESERVA GUANACAS AND RESERVA NATURAL DEL MONTANERITO PAISA IN COLOMBIA. | $325,337 |
PANTHERA CORPORATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE SRISAWAT AND KHAO SLOB NON-HUNTING AREAS IN THAILAND, THE OGOOUE-LEKETI NATIONAL PARK IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO, AND FOR PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDIES | $269,658 |
WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR HIGH AMBITION COALITION FOR NATURE AND PEOPLE | $90,000 |
INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION CAUCUS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE FOR CREATING AND EXPANDING EXISTING PROTECTED AREAS IN GLOBAL TROPICS AND SUBTROPICS | $40,000 |