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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1618125

RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78765

Financials

$290K$379K2023$312K$256K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$311,938$255,917$56,021$37,997$453,594-$415,597
December 31, 2023990$290,400$378,741-$88,341$23,900$495,518-$471,618
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$311,938
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$32,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$35,448
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,120
Occupancy
$721
Travel
$28,419
Program services (functional)
$235,209
Management and general (functional)
$17,089
Fundraising (functional)
$3,619

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$23,900
Total assets, end of year
$37,997
Total liabilities, end of year
$453,594
Net assets, end of year
-$415,597
Gross receipts
$311,938
Employees
1
Volunteers
60
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Niyanta SpelmanChief Executive Officer and Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
60$0
Sumit JamuarBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Hazel BarbourBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Beth CaplanBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Frank RichardsBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Jason ButcherBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Timothy HardinBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Niyanta SpelmanChief Executive Officer and Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
60$0
Frank RichardsBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Hazel BarbourBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Beth CaplanBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Sumit JamuarVice Chair and Chair Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Lucia GallardoBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Laura HallBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Kristin OwenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 49268, AUSTIN, TX 78765-9268
In care of
% RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP
Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
PO Box 49268, Austin TX 78765
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Hazel Barbour, PO Box 5077, Austin, TX 78763
Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
Bob Warneke Jr, PO Box 49268, Austin TX 78765
Signed the 990
Hazel Barbour, Board Treasurer
Phone
(512) 420-0101

Mission

Rainforest Partnership's mission is to protect and regenerate tropical rainforests by working with rainforest communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • [BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION] In 2024, Rainforest Partnership continued strengthening protection of critical, threatened, and rare biodiversity in the Peruvian Tropical Andes and Ecuadorian Amazon by conducting groundbreaking biodiversity research and strengthening local capacities to lead conservation initiatives on the ground. Biodiversity Expedition Highlight: A 26-day expedition in late November 2024 documented 23 species of frogs, snakes, and lizards, in an area of threatened forest ecosystem in northern Peru including 5 species potentially new to science. Scientific Contributions: Rainforest Partnership Lead Herpetologist, Pablo Venegas, led another prolific year with the team: Publishing 3 scientific journal articles describing 2 new frog species and 2 new lizard species. Authored a groundbreaking 4th article documenting Peru's first-ever record of a critically endangered frog species discovered during one of our 2023 expeditions. Submitted 5 additional journal articles in 2024 for publication. Rainforest Partnership herpetologist Pablo Venegas held talks at the iconic New York Hall of Science each day during Climate Week, in September 2024, speaking about exciting discoveries, expeditions and contributions to science, importance of amphibians in the ecosystem and the importance of studying and protecting tropical rainforests. In the Ecuadorian Amazon, we trained dozens of National Park Rangers in butterfly monitoring and biodiversity research and produced environmental education content to strengthen conservation and environmental awareness of the importance of Ecuador's National Parks and of butterflies who are early alarm systems for the effects of deforestation and climate change on rainforests and wildlife. We led 16 butterfly monitoring events, training park rangers through 6-days of hands-on workshops in the field at two sites in Yasuni National Park (Anangu and Tambococha) and in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. The park rangers developed their skills in butterfly research, identification, and monitoring. See Schedule O for additional information.
    Expenses $103,458
  • [STANDING FOREST PROTECTION WITH INDIGENOUS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES] In 2024, Rainforest Partnership continued strengthening and facilitating the protection of standing tropical rainforests threatened by deforestation, habitat and biodiversity loss, and loss of vital ecosystem services in partnership with several indigenous and local rainforest communities in the Peruvian Tropical Andes and the Ecuadorian Amazon. For example, the "Women of the Rio Napo" project is an ongoing collaboration with over 120 women in 5 Kichwa communities along the Napo River in Ecuador who protect over 149,500 acres of rainforest, including some of the most biodiverse in the world. These communities maintain the health of the forest within their boundaries and protect community land from illegal deforestation and the encroachment of industries like oil exploration and palm oil plantations. We continue a) supporting women's sustainable livelihood projects to support themselves economically and strengthen their capacities to protect the forest, including: aquaculture, agroforestry, beekeeping, and ecotourism, and b) creating educational and capacity building opportunities for women to build skills and expertise. The project strengthens food sovereignty and economic stability and opportunity in these communities who own and protect vast areas of forest and prevent the loss of a still-thriving landscape in the Ecuadorian Amazon. See Schedule O for additional project information.
    Expenses $73,821
  • [GLOBAL ACTIVATION INITIATIVES] Rainforest Partnership educates, inspires, and brings together individuals and organizations worldwide to empower and accelerate the systemic change necessary to scale radical global action and conservation impact to end deforestation by 2030. Films for the Forest, Rainforest Partnership's annual international film competition, inspires people globally through beautifully told impact-driven stories; our World Rainforest Day (WRD) initiative catalyzes systemic change, rallying individuals, local communities, and global organizations to create powerful impact on the ground to protect and revitalize rainforests. These programs leverage the power of partnership, unlocking resources to magnify the scope and success of conservation projects on the ground. On June 22, we celebrated World Rainforest Day, founded by Rainforest Partnership in 2017, by leveraging impact with our network of 80+ WRD Partners. In 2024, we premiered Films for the Forest at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) during NYC Climate Week and screened films for the whole week. We brought the rainforest to Queens in New York: Partnering with NYSCI for Climate Week, we created an immersive rainforest experience that transported diverse audiences into the heart of tropical rainforests-connecting them to our work, the tropical rainforests where we work, incredible biodiversity, and Indigenous wisdom. It connected youth and adult audiences to the rainforest in a very visceral and authentic manner.
    Expenses $28,460
  • Youth Engagement/Global Representation and Accountability
    Expenses $6,700
  • Global Representation and Accountability
    Expenses $22,770

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1618125
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$37,997
Income (IRS master file)
$311,938

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$290,400$378,741$23,900IRS
990December 2022$601,668$814,287$40,336IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2007
Officer: Bob Warneke Jr
December 31, 2007≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP

What is the EIN of RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP is 26-1618125.
Is RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Hazel Barbour.
Who are the officers and directors of RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RAINFOREST PARTNERSHIP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $311,938, expenses of $255,917 and total assets of $37,997 at year end.

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