Rainforest Connection is located in Katy, TX. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (U19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Rainforest Connection employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rainforest Connection 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 Connection generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 37.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RAINFOREST CONNECTION DEVELOPS AND LEVERAGES CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY THAT EMPOWERS PARTNERS TO PROTECT THREATENED ECOSYSTEMS FROM ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES AND MONITOR FOR BIODIVERSITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION RFCX SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR SOUND ALERT SYTEMS FOR PROTECTING RAINFORESTS AND ENDANGERED SPECIES. FIELD TESTING AND PILOT STUDIES, MANUFACTURING AND SYSTEM INTEGRATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bourhan Yassin CEO | Officer | 40 | $150,000 |
Christopher White Founder | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $17,500 |
Rob Conant Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Klein Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Winnie Lam Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $871,348 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $871,348 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,321,687 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,211,177 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $167,500 |
Other salaries and wages | $377,436 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $48,141 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,804 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,942 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $683,191 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,939 |
Office expenses | $6,411 |
Information technology | $176,681 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,648 |
Travel | $103,102 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,050 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $40,414 |
Total functional expenses | $1,831,107 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,051,330 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,051,330 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $150,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $150,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,276,591 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $624,739 |
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 | $2,051,330 |