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Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas

EIN 45-2788947 · Sacramento, CA

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What it says it does

PROVIDE INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RNG AS A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF CLEAN FUEL, HEAT, POWER, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

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

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

Programs described in its return (3)

RNG COALITION HOSTS ANNUAL INDUSTRY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO EDUCATE, DEMONSTRATE AND PROMOTE INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES, TO ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND SUPPORT IT'S SUSTAINABLE METHANE ABATEMENT & RECYCLING TIMELINE (SMART).
RNG COALITION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY BY LEVERAGING STAFF AND INDUSTRY EXPERTISE THROUGH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS; PUBLIC SPEAKING; WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS, WEBSITE, TRADITIONAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA (LINKEDIN, TWITTER/X, META/FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM); HOST PODCAST INTERVIEWS, WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS; AGGREGATE RELEVANT INDUSTRY DATA AND RESEARCH; COMMISSION REPORTS, STUDIES AND WHITE PAPERS; DIRECT LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY AND LEGAL ENGAGEMENT AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND PROVINCIAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT IN NORTH AMERICAN AND AROUND THE WORLD.
RNG COALITION DEVELOPS OTHER RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS AND DELIVERS RESULTS IN SERVICE OF ITS MEMBERSHIP, TO INFLUENCE THE FUTURE OF ENERGY, TO PROTECT AND EXPAND EXISTING MARKETS AND DIVERSIFY REGULATED AND VOLUNTARY MARKET DEMAND FOR RNG.

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

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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