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Rachels Network Inc

EIN 31-1644905 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RACHEL'S NETWORK PROMOTES WOMEN AS AGENTS OF CHANGE DEDICATED TO THE STEWARDSHIP OF THE EARTH. NETWORK PROGRAMS CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP, INSTILL PHILANTHROPIC ACUITY, AND DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING OF CRITICAL ISSUES.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
6
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$175,552, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $920,358 spent. NETWORKING, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS: IN 2025, WE HELD EDUCATIONAL AND CONVERSATIONAL WEBINARS AND BOOK CLUBS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR OUR NETWORK OF WOMEN FUNDERS AND CATALYST COMMUNITY ON A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHILANTHROPIC ISSUES. WE HELD FIVE-DAY IN-PERSON EVENT IN NEW ORLEANS, LA TO HEAR FROM LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS AND ANOTHER IN-PERSON EVENT, HOSTING A FOUR-DAY FUNDERS RETREAT IN WHITEFISH, MT, LEARNING FROM WOMEN ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS WHO ARE PROTECTING AND STEWARDING THE LAND, AS WELL FROM INDIGENOUS LEADERS. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFERED REGIONAL EVENTS, MULTIPLE IN-OFFICE EVENTS, AND WEBINARS HIGHLIGHTING VARIOUS PHILANTHROPIC ISSUES. IN ALL THESE FORUMS, BOTH FUNDER AND CATALYST MEMBERS LEARNED FROM EACH OTHER AND EXPERTS ABOUT INTERRELATED CHALLENGES TO THE ENVIRONMENT, HUMAN HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, AS WELL AS THE ROLE THAT WOMEN LEADERS AND PHILANTHROPISTS PLAY IN AMENDING PAST AND PRESENT HARM AND WORK TOWARDS BUILDING A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND LIVABLE FUTURE. BEYOND THEIR EDUCATION VALUE, THESE EVENTS PROVIDED MEMBERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
  2. $531,998 spent. GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS: OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM, THE CATALYST PROGRAM, CELEBRATES WOMEN OF COLOR WHO ARE BUILDING A HEALTHIER, SAFER, AND MORE JUST WORLD BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL, LEADERSHIP, AND NETWORKING SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP ADDRESS RACIAL INEQUALITY IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDING SPACE. IN 2025, WE RECOGNIZED SIX AWARDEES AND SIX FINALISTS WHO ARE ADVOCATING AGAINST THE CRISIS OF LEAD EXPOSURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, WORKING FOR RIVER RESTORATION, WATER SECURITY, AIR QUALITY, CLIMATE RESILIENCE, FOOD JUSTICE, AND INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, AMONG OTHER TOPICS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING AN ANNUAL $15,000 STIPEND TO THE AWARDEES AND A $10,000 ORGANIZATIONAL (IF APPLICABLE) GRANT TO THEIR AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION, WE FOSTER THEIR SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH A LISTSERV AND DISCUSSION GROUPS TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY OF ADVICE AND SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, IF AWARDEES CHOOSE TO UTILIZE A PORTION OF THEIR GRANT TOWARDS LEADERSHIP SERVICES, WE OFFER TO HELP FACILITATE THROUGH ONE OF OUR VENDORS. IN 2025, RACHEL'S NETWORK LAUNCHED A NEW PROGRAM: THE LEGACY AWARD. THIS PROGRAM WAS INITIATED TO SUPPORT WOMEN LEADERS OF COLOR WITH LONG EXPERIENCE IN AND DEEP DEDICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT. THE INAUGURAL LEGACY AWARDEES PARTICIPATED IN A WEEK-LONG RETREAT IN DAKAR, SENEGAL, WHERE THEY MET WITH SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS, CONNECTED WITH EACH OTHER, AND HAD SPACE FOR REFLECTION, LEARNING, AND REST. OUR FUNDER MEMBERS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE CATALYST PROGRAM ARE FUNDING MORE BIPOC-LED ORGANIZATIONS THAN THEY DID BEFORE PARTICIPATING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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