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Nonprofit · EIN 33-2825078

RNW ACTION FUND

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97204

Financials

$340K$341K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RNW ACTION FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$340,000$341,039-$1,039$109,975$111,014-$1,039
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$340,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$96,422
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$123,452
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$321,146
Management and general (functional)
$19,893

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$109,975
Total liabilities, end of year
$111,014
Net assets, end of year
-$1,039
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$1,039
Gross receipts
$340,000
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
OR

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
NICOLE HUGHESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
1$0$204,800$27,073
NORA APTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
TIM MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DAMIEN HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
421 SW 6TH AVE STE 1400, PORTLAND, OR 97204-1627
In care of
% NICOLE HUGHES
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
NICOLE HUGHES, 421 SW 6TH AVE 1400, PORTLAND, OR 97204
Signed the 990
NICOLE HUGHES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(503) 223-4544
Return prepared by
APRIO ADVISORY GROUP LLC

Mission

RNW ACTION FUND IS A PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION THAT PROMOTES THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 1) TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR ADVANCING THE GOALS OF RENEWABLE NORTHWEST PROJECT, (EIN 91-1815618).2) TO ENGAGE IN LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS AIMED AT PROMOTING POLICIES THAT SUPPORT DECARBONIZATION OF THE ELECTRICITY GRID. 3) TO EDUCATE LAWMAKERS ON POLICIES WHICH ADVANCE THE TRANSITION TO RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RENEWABLE NORTHWEST ACTION FUND ADVOCATED FOR POLICIES THAT DECARBONIZE THE ELECTRICITY GRID DURING LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS IN IDAHO, OREGON AND WASHINGTON.
    Expenses $321,146

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-2825078
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C35)
Assets (IRS master file)
$109,975
Income (IRS master file)
$340,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$340,000$341,039$109,975XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 33-2825078).

Questions about RNW ACTION FUND

What is the EIN of RNW ACTION FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RNW ACTION FUND is 33-2825078.
Is RNW ACTION FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2026.
Are donations to RNW ACTION FUND tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does RNW ACTION FUND 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 RNW ACTION FUND due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RNW ACTION FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RNW ACTION FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NICOLE HUGHES.
Who are the officers and directors of RNW ACTION FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RNW ACTION FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $340,000, expenses of $341,039 and total assets of $109,975 at year end.

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