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The Rainbow Network Inc

EIN 43-1720451 · Columbia, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SHARE IN THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST BY PARTNERING WITH RURAL COMMUNITIES IN HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND HOUSING. THE WORK IS FOCUSED IN REMOTE LOCATIONS WHERE PEOPLE ARE LIVING IN DIRT- FLOOR SHACKS, WHERE THERE IS A LACK OF SANITATION, CLEAN WATER, AND MEDICAL CARE, AND WHERE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE LIMITED.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
5
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$97,850, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $776,076 spent. THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS SIMPLE CONCRETE HOMES WITH A SECURE WOOD OR METAL DOOR AND A CEMENT FLOOR TO PREVENT PARASITES. THESE HOUSES ARE BUILT 25 AT A TIME AND PROVIDED TO RECIPIENT FAMILIES FOR THE COST OF BUILDING SUPPLIES FINANCED WITH NO INTEREST OVER A 10-25 YEAR PERIOD. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL TO THE RAINBOW NETWORK'S HOUSING MODEL AND REFLECTS THE ORGANIZATION'S ROOTS IN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. THE PRIDE AND EMPOWERMENT BUILT THROUGH THIS MODEL TRANSFERS INTO RESPONSIBILITY AND LIFELONG BENEFITS FOR HOMEOWNERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN 91 RURAL COMMUNITIES, PARTNERING WITH NEARLY 45,000 PEOPLE IN A HAND-UP FASHION. CONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETED ON 75 HOMES WHICH WERE SUPPLEMENTED WITH POTABLE WATER AND LATRINES.
  2. $277,731 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS IN PRIVATE HOMES OR COMMUNITY BUILDINGS THAT ALSO SERVE AS SCHOOLHOUSES. MORE THAN 7,000 CHILDREN RECEIVED REINFOREMENT CLASSES IN CORE SUBJECTS AND NEARLY 1000 STUDENTS RECEIVED A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.
  3. $226,136 spent. PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE DOES NOT EXIST IN MOST OF THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE AT LEAST BASIC MEDICAL SERVICES NEEDED TO RELIEVE PAIN AND SUFFERING, PLUS KEEP THE POPULATION HEALTHY AND FREE OF TREATABLE DISEASES. IT OFFERS SUPPORT TO THOSE WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS THAT ARE BEYOND BASIC MEDICAL CARE, NOT ONLY ARRANGING FOR THE CARE, BUT ALSO ALL THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPECIAL TREATMENT AND/OR HOSPITAL NEEDED TO TREAT THE AILMENT, SURGERY OR REHABILITATION. OVER 15,000 MEDICAL PATIENTS WERE TREATED AND 2 MILLION MEALS WERE SERVED.
  4. $717,118 spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND START UP MATERIALS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO OPEN AND RUN A SMALL BUSINESS OF THEIR OWN. OVER 200 FAMILIES WERE TRAINED AND HELPED START A SMALL HOME OR COMMUNITY-BASED BUSINESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 January 1997.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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