Rainforest Action Network (RAN) works toward a world where the rights and dignity of all communities are respected and where healthy forests, a stable climate and wild biodiversity are protected and celebrated.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.1M
-22.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$291K
+10.2% YoY
Grant Count
11
-15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+30.2% YoY
About Rainforest Action Network
Based on IRS filings
Rainforest Action Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 11 grants totaling $291K. Net investment income was $364K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,052,534 | $14,256,182 | $15,419,027 |
| Revenue | $9,157,665 | $11,566,375 | $12,904,672 |
| Expenses | $12,773,094 | $12,047,180 | $11,018,175 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $363,639 | $208,694 | $135,553 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Rainforest Action Network
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Amazon Watch ($88,000), If Not Us Then Who ($85,000), Civil Liberties Defense Ctr ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Frontlines San Francisco, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Amazon Watch Oakland, CA | General Support | $88,000 |
| Business Capacity De Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of TX San Antonio, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| Civil Liberties Defense Ctr Eugene, OR | General Support | $30,000 |
| Eastern Woodland Lacrosse Mebane, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Global Exchange San Francisco, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Green 20 Washington, DC | Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| If Not Us Then Who Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $85,000 |
| Institute for Enhanced Equity New Orleans, LA | General Support | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Cassady | Exec Director | 40 | $233,907 |
| Jennifer Njambi Good | Deputy Director | 40 | $211,329 |
| Elisabeth Rimaud Williams | CFO | 40 | $191,128 |
| Aditi Sen | Climate Dir | 40 | $153,085 |
| Marie Michelson | Digital Director | 40 | $157,738 |
| Suzanne Garland | Devo Dir | 40 | $145,028 |
| Robin Averbeck | Forest Program Dir | 40 | $157,915 |
| Christopher Herrera | Comm Dir | 40 | $140,329 |
| Eos deFeminis | Ex-CFO | 4.5 | $31,500 |
| Avi Mahaningtyas | Board Chair | 4 | — |
| Anna Lapp | Vice Chair | 4 | — |
| Marsela Pecanac | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Scott B Price | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Andre Carothers | Board President | 4 | — |
| Dan Scales | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Asad Rehman | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Hana Heineken | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Leila Salazar-Lpez | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Alberto Saldamando | Board Member | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rainforest Action Network?
Rainforest Action Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $11.1M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Rainforest Action Network?
As of 2025, Rainforest Action Network holds $11.1M in total assets with $9.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $291K in 2025.
Where does Rainforest Action Network operate?
Rainforest Action Network has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Rainforest Action Network award?
In 2025, Rainforest Action Network awarded 11 grants totaling $291K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rainforest Action Network's EIN?
Rainforest Action Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3045180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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