Rainbow World Fund
Founded in 2000. Rainbow World Fund is the worlds first LGBTQ+ based humanitarian aid organization. RWFs mission is to promote world peace, unity and hope by leading the LGBTQ+ community to participate in humanitarian relief efforts.
Rainbow World Fund at a glance
In short: Rainbow World Fund gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,166
- -85.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,166
- -55.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,166
- Total assets
- $364,369
- -52.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rainbow World Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cristosal Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $35K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristosal Inc Burlington, VT | Humanitarian Aid | $5,166 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $364,369 | $1,135,036 | $1,520,630 | $5,166 | 1 | $22,700 |
| 2023 | $773,143 | $1,658,004 | $940,877 | $35,100 | 3 | $9,263 |
| 2022 | $59,743 | $87,708 | $76,670 | — | — | $1 |
| 2021 | $65,775 | $74,548 | $60,028 | — | — | $1 |
| 2020 | $58,890 | $60,301 | $58,669 | — | — | $1 |
About Rainbow World Fund
Based on IRS filings
Rainbow World Fund is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $364K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rainbow World Fund is led by Jeff Cotter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Cotter
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yew-Hoe Tan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Rodriguez Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen N Kai
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil J Young
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael White (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Rainbow World Fund
How much does Rainbow World Fund give each year?
Rainbow World Fund gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 3 grants.
How large is Rainbow World Fund?
Rainbow World Fund reported $364K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Rainbow World Fund?
Rainbow World Fund is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $364K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Rainbow World Fund operate?
Rainbow World Fund has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Vermont, Washington.
What is Rainbow World Fund's EIN?
Rainbow World Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3372560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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