Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
Meets Standards

Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Complaints
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to prevent sexual violence, help victims, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice."
Year, State Incorporated:
1994, DC
Also Known As:
RAINN
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) reports that it is an anti-sexual violence organization that assists victims through its services. The organization operates the National Sexual Assault hotline for the general public and the Department of Defense Safe Helpline for those serving in the military. RAINN works to educate the public about sexual violence through social media, entertainment media, and college programs. The organization also works with government agencies, educational institutions, companies, and other non-profit organizations to assist them in building their sexual misconduct awareness, prevention, and response programming to promote safe environments and communities.
For the year ended May 31, 2023, Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network's program expenses were:
Victim services | $11,596,145 |
Communications | $3,450,200 |
Public policy | $2,093,057 |
Consulting services | $2,313,256 |
Total Program Expenses | $19,452,658 |
Chief Executive
Scott Berkowitz, Founder and President
Compensation*
$535,800
Chair of the Board
Regan Burke
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
5
Paid Staff Size
275
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $13,199,694, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network's audited financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
Other income | $15,227 |
Investment income | $389,604 |
Government grants | $1,134,349 |
In-kind contributions | $2,391,943 |
Consulting service fees | $9,244,787 |
Contributions | $9,673,402 |
Total Income | $22,849,312 |
Programs: 88% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 3%
Total Income | $22,849,312 |
Total expenses: | $22,037,968 |
Program expenses | $19,452,658 |
Fundraising expenses | $1,824,168 |
Administrative expenses | $761,142 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $811,344 |
Beginning Net Assets | $27,964,291 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
Ending Net Assets | $28,775,635 |
Total Liabilities | $6,005,213 |
Total Assets | $34,780,848 |
Note: According to RAINN's audited financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2023, the organization received $2,391,943 in contributed goods and services including legal services ($1,104,506), public education services ($1,101,475), and other ($185,962).
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