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Rain Inc

EIN 56-1825247 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RAIN empowers Persons Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus(PLWH) and those at risk to be healthy and stigma free.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
35
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$174,414, president and ceo

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    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

    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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (2)
  1. $7.2 million spent. 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.
  2. -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.

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 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 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 August 1993.

    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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