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Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

CharityWatch report issued
May 2020

Top-Rated Charity
A
CharityWatch Grade
Our independent grade based
on a number of factors.
 
88%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$14
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.

Contact Information

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
1220 L Street NW
Suite 505
Washington, DC 20005

Other Names

RAINN

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.rainn.org

Stated Mission

Carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims, & ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice; operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline & the Department of Defense Safe Helpline.

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 05/31/2019

Program Percentage: 88%

The percentage of Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)'s cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$9,200,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $14

How many dollars Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$6,300,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

25% to 49%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network IRS Form 990 52-1886511
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network Audited Financial Statements 52-1886511
Entity: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 52-1886511
Entity: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 52-1886511

Governance & Transparency

CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy

  Name Title Compensation
1 Scott Berkowitz President $420,370
2 Jodi Omear VP of Communications $155,339
3 Shaban Rahman Director of Technology $150,614
1
Name: Scott Berkowitz
Title: President
Compensation: $420,370
2
Name: Jodi Omear
Title: VP of Communications
Compensation: $155,339
3
Name: Shaban Rahman
Title: Director of Technology
Compensation: $150,614

CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) audit of May 31, 2019 (Note 9, Contributed services and gifts-in-kind):

RAINN received contributed services and gifts-in-kind in fiscal 2019 on which it placed a total value of $1,759,398. Of this amount, $1,018,378 consisted of donated legal services, and $538,375 consisted of donated technology services and web hosting. 

[Note: CharityWatch generally excludes the value of in-kind (non-cash) donations of goods and services from its calculations of Program % and Cost to Raise $100. More information on how grades are calculated and the treatment of in-kind donations can be found on the Our Process page.]

According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) audit of May 31, 2019 (Note 11, Concentration of revenue):

"The contract with the Department of Defense comprises 26% and 42% of total revenue for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively."

According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) audit of May 31, 2019 (Note 10, Related party transactions):

"RAINN entered into a contracting agreement with A&I Publishing for their services to RAINN. A&I Publishing is wholly owned by the President of RAINN. During the years ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, RAINN incurred expenses of $421,800 and $342,417, respectively, under this agreement. In addition, RAINN reimbursed A&I Publishing approximately $12,110 and $4,395 for the years ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, for costs incurred by A&I Publishing on behalf of RAINN. The amount due to A&I Publishing as of May 31, 2019 and 2018 was $79,518 and $73,870, respectively..."


In addition, according to the RAINN audit of May 31, 2019 (Note 8, Note payable):

"Since 1994, RAINN has used the services of a company (A&I Publishing) that is wholly owned by the President of RAINN (see Note 10 [cited above]). Fees for these services were covered by operational agreements on which payment was deferred due to limited cash available to RAINN. As a settlement  for the past due amounts, RAINN entered into a note payable agreement for the estimated value of these services. The note in the original amount of $159,478 was due in 2019 and bore interest at 5%. The annual payment of principal and interest was $36,830. 

"The note was paid in full as of May 31, 2019.

"Total interest expense on the note for the years ended May 31, 2019 and 2018 was $730 and $2,451, respectively."

According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) audit of May 31, 2019 (Note 12, Collective bargaining agreements):

"Approximately 15% of the organization's employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement as of May 31, 2019 and 2018. The agreement is scheduled to expire May 31, 2020."


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