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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2024 Expires: September 2026

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
1220 L Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC, 20005

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. 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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