Rainforest Trust
- Assets
- $101.9m
- Revenue
- $70.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Warrenton, VA
- Founding
- 05/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Rainforest Trust employed 45 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 12/2021, Rainforest Trust generated $70.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $29.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.2% per year over the past 7 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 41 individual grants totaling $11,461,209. 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
2021
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:
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WORLD LAND AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION: SINCE 1988, RAINFOREST TRUST HAS SUPPORTED THE CREATION OF ALMOST 40,000,000 ACRES OF PROTECTED AND 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 38% OF ALL IUCN RED LIST THREATENED TERRESTRIAL MAMMAL SPECIES AND 31% OF THREATENED TERRESTRIAL BIRDS. FOR CLIMATE: RAINFOREST TRUST PROJECTS HAVE PERMANENTLY LOCKED UP 9.8 BILLION METRIC TONS OF CO2 EQUIVALENT, EQUAL TO THE ENTIRETY OF US EMISSIONS OVER 2 YEARS. FOR PEOPLE: APPROXIMATELY 40% OF RAINFOREST TRUST PROJECTS HAVE DELIVERED OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT RIGHTS TO INDIGENOUS OR LOCAL PEOPLE, AND RAINFOREST TRUST PROJECTS HAVE PROVIDED JOBS, LIVELIHOOD BENEFITS, AND THE SAFEGUARDING OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES SUCH AS FRESH WATER TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. IN 2021, RAINFOREST TRUST AGREED NEW PROJECTS TOTALING OVER $47 MILLION AND PROTECTED 3 MILLION ACRES OF HABITAT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr James C Deutsch Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $226,377 |
Mark Gruin Vice President Of Strategic Initiatives | 40 | $131,250 | |
Leslie Vansant Vice President, Philanthropy | 40 | $115,594 | |
Alicia Bush Director Of Philanthropy | 40 | $102,220 | |
Melissa Hohimer CFO (start 07/26/2021) | Officer | 40 | $65,341 |
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 | $70,056,206 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $39,875,879 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $70,056,206 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $317,725 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $105,577 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $70,481,732 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,779,145 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $20,660,188 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $306,324 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,422 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,142,443 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $137,808 |
| Other employee benefits | $135,805 |
| Payroll taxes | $193,897 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,836 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,316 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $153,812 |
| Advertising and promotion | $273,439 |
| Office expenses | $297,989 |
| Information technology | $185,401 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $146,709 |
| Travel | $24,428 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,030 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,747 |
| Insurance | $22,764 |
| All other expenses | $41,661 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,591,742 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,778,219 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $83,276,893 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,112,878 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,395 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $61,137 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $199,107 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,282,289 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $174,353 |
| Total assets | $101,886,271 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $373,676 |
| 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 | $174,904 |
| Total liabilities | $548,580 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,168,738 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $98,168,953 |
| 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 | $101,886,271 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Rainforest Trust has awarded $4,770,645 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Austin, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR LAND PURCHASE AND PROJECT FEASIBLITY STUDIES | $4,052,315 |
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR LAND CONSERVATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IN MULTIPLE REGIONS | $428,412 |
Manhassett Hills, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO HELP DECLARE THE RHODODENDRON CAPITAL OF THE HIMALAYAS,' THE TINJURE-MILKHE-JALJALE (TMJ) RHODODENDRON FOREST AS A COMMUNITY-PROTECTED LANDSCAPE | $109,571 |
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR PROTECTED AREA CREATION OF THE EBO FOREST. | $39,495 |
Miami, FL PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDIES | $35,328 |
The Plains, VA PURPOSE: ANALYSIS STUDY TO IDENTIFY PRIORITY SITES THAT REQUIRE PROTECTION TO PREVENT SPECIES EXTINCTION & SUPPORT FOR THE DEVEOPMENT OF CONSERVATION PROJECTS. | $30,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Rainforest Trust has recieved totaling $7,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James T & Diane M Judson Charitable Foundation Los Gatos, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $4,000 |
Bailey Family Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $3,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,709,466 |
| Earnings | $201,529 |
| Net Contributions | $4,085 |
| Ending Balance | $1,915,080 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Adventist Development And Relief Agency International Silver Spring, MD | $93,556,695 | $133,531,867 |
Project Hope The People To People Health Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $49,626,555 | $132,366,024 |
American Near East Refugee Aid Inc Washington, DC | $22,548,003 | $100,752,656 |
Pan American Development Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $40,424,098 | $101,859,557 |
International Foundation For Electoral Systems Arlington, VA | $29,872,159 | $76,376,806 |
Kingsway Charities Inc Bristol, VA | $22,739,501 | $63,381,174 |
Operation Smile Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $94,902,554 | $85,245,515 |
Ipas Chapel Hill, NC | $140,923,971 | $66,162,811 |
Aga Khan Foundation Usa Washington, DC | $514,583,753 | $79,966,800 |
Internet Society Reston, VA | $66,935,347 | $44,092,152 |
Ashoka Arlington, VA | $82,475,010 | $42,522,077 |
New Israel Fund Washington, DC | $34,542,949 | $49,845,790 |