Nonprofit · EIN 56-1825247
RAIN INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,988,690 | $7,710,118 | $278,572 | $3,932,844 | $1,276,634 | $2,656,210 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,703,986 | $7,820,518 | -$116,532 | $3,868,730 | $1,491,092 | $2,377,638 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,042,687
- of which government grants
- $1,880,245
- Program service revenue
- $5,155,484
- Investment income
- $20,503
- Net rental income
- $5,730
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$243,236
- Other revenue
- -$229,984
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $962,071
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $146,994
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,427,774
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,121,441
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $42,536
- Occupancy
- $98,688
- Travel
- $8,598
- Depreciation
- $70,206
- Program services (functional)
- $7,187,634
- Management and general (functional)
- $129,089
- Fundraising (functional)
- $393,395
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,868,730
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,932,844
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,276,634
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,656,210
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,410,936
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,154,854
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $501,356
- Gross receipts
- $8,231,926
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Gulden | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $146,994 | $27,420 |
| Benjamin Frankie Simmons | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Owens | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Lindberg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Indira Tinsley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timmothy Brummett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Covington | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karlie Dunsky | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Jackson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kamille Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ricardo Lawson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marty McKinney | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| R Lee Robertson Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mia Shelvin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Winebarger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHELSEA GULDEN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $117,641 | $25,554 |
| CHRISTOPHER JACKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY MCKINNEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| R LEE ROBERTSON | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKIE SIMMONS MD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| INDIRA TINSLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB CARTA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY LAXTON CPA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY METZGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ISMENIA LLOYD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMILLE S JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COVINGTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY S OWENS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE LINDBERG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIA SHELVIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 601 E 5TH ST STE 470, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-3064
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Chelsea Gulden MSW, 601 East 5th Street Suite 470, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Signed the 990
- Chelsea Gulden MSW, President & CEO
- Phone
- (704) 372-7246
- Website
- www.carolinarain.org
- Return prepared by
- Aprio Advisory Group LLC
Mission
RAIN empowers Persons Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus(PLWH) and those at risk to be healthy and stigma free.
Program accomplishments
- EPY - Empowering Positive Youth - A unique support program for youth and young PLWH between the ages of 13 - 24. EPY peer navigators work with youth, connecting them to health care, medication, Human Immunodeficiency Virus education, and emergency assistance. Support groups for youth are also offered as well as periodic groups for parents. In 2024, 28 individuals Were served through the EPY program.Medical Case Management - Provides linkage and retention in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Medical Care, access to support services and community referrals to address the needs of each patient. Each client has an individualed. Care plan, developed in collaboration with their medical case manager. The plan identifies and addresses barriers that impact health and wellness. The ultimate goal for MCM clients is to achieve and maintain Human Immunodeficiency Virus viral suppression. In 2024, 99 individuals were served with medical case management.Mental Health Services - On-site and telehealth counseling for clients through one-on-one sessions and support groups to address issues that impact PLWH. Services are provided by three licensed therapists in English and/or Spanish. In in 2024, 90 Individuals were served in the mental health program.Expenses $7,187,634 · grants $962,071 · revenue $5,161,214
- -PrEP/PEP Programs Prep (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP is biomedical Human Immunodeficiency Virus prevention strategy for Human Immunodeficiency Virus negative people that reduces the risk of contracting the virus. RAIN connects Human Immunodeficiency Virus negative people to a prescribing physician to obtain medications to reduce the risk of contracting Human Immunodeficiency Virus. In 2024, 26 individuals were served in this program.-Health Insurance Assistance Services - Expert guidance for uninsured PLWH, including assistance with reviewing eligible health care plans, enrollment in appropriate, affordable coverage, and premium assistance for those that qualify. In 2024, 249 individuals were served through health insurance assistance services. -Services for the Spanish Speaking Community - Staff members address unique cultural barriers to healthcare and engage clients in medical care with the goal of long term retention and viral suppression. In 2024, 26% of clients served by RAIN identified as having latino ethnicity.-Early Intervention Services (EIS) preforms outreach activities to identify PLWH who are not in care or those that are unaware of their Human Immunodeficiency Virus status. In 2024, 110 individuals were served through the EIS program.-Human Immunodeficiency Virus testing is performed to identify PLWH and unaware of their status or at risk. Human Immunodeficiency Virus testing staff link individuals who are testing to follow-up care depending on their unique Needs. Human Immunodeficiency Virus/STD testing is offered at our main office (Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7pm), at our drop-in center (Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, Thursday evenings from 5 to 7pm, and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm), and in the community. In 2024, 1550 people were tested by RAIN's outreach department.- Ease (Enhancing Wellness Through Affirming Services and Education) RAIN partners with crew to help individuals decide if they are ready for treatment through a holistic wellness program that focuses on harm reduction based one-on-one counseling, group support and substance use treatment. In 2024, RAIN staff served 6 individuals through this RAIN, Inc. 56-1825247 partnership.-Awareness, prevention education, and outreach events RAIN provides free programs to educate the community on the state of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in our community, Human Immunodeficiency Virus/STI prevention, and promoting the end of Human Immunodeficiency Virus stigma. In 2024, 36 people attended awareness and/or prevention education.-In 2024, RAIN served 540 unique individuals. 93.71% live at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. 13% of clients utilized multiple services at RAIN.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1825247
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,932,844
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,231,926
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,988,690 | $7,710,118 | $3,932,844 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,703,986 | $7,820,518 | $3,868,730 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,896,545 | $6,533,508 | $3,955,110 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 56-1825247).
Questions about RAIN INC
- What is the EIN of RAIN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RAIN INC is 56-1825247.
- Is RAIN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to RAIN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RAIN INC 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 RAIN INC 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 RAIN INC 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 RAIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Chelsea Gulden MSW.
- Who are the officers and directors of RAIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,994 (Chelsea Gulden, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does RAIN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,988,690, expenses of $7,710,118 and total assets of $3,932,844 at year end.
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