Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
 
% ADAM COX
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
298 FIFTH AVENUE 7TH FLOOR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10001
D Employer identification number

13-3377893
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 85,980,965
F Name and address of principal officer:
ADAM COX
298 FIFTH AVENUE 7TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10001
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.RAINFOREST-ALLIANCE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1987
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: RA works at the intersection of business, agriculture & forests to improve lives & protect nature by transforming how land is used, production of goods & consumer choices.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 20
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 20
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 130
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 21
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 28,183,079 26,488,664
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 55,768,343 57,766,882
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 390,625 1,276,982
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -27,838 1,715
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 84,314,209 85,534,243
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 23,544,542 45,587,524
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 24,931,568 29,460,733
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 185,385 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 3,209,834    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 21,269,825 20,205,819
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 69,931,320 95,254,076
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 14,382,889 -9,719,833
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 86,086,901 78,839,766
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 19,213,928 17,316,967
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 66,872,973 61,522,799
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 68,031,991 including grants of $ 44,654,071 ) (Revenue $ 512,651 )
LANDSCAPES AND COMMUNITIES (SEE SCHEDULE O)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 13,300,846 including grants of $ 933,454 ) (Revenue $ 51,274,013 )
MARKETS TRANSFORMATION (SEE SCHEDULE 0)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses81,332,837
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
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4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
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10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
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14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
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15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
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16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
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29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
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30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
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33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
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36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
42
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
130
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: CM , GH , ID , NL , PE , UK
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
20
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
20
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NV , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
ADAM COX298 FIFTH AVENUE 7TH FLOOR   NEW YORK,NY10001 (212) 677-1900
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Santiago Gowland......................................................................
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 40.0
.................
0.0 		    X       435,830 0 73,056
(2) Heleen S......................................................................
CPO
 40.0
.................
0.0 		      X     247,633 0 0
(3) ADAM COX......................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.0
.................
0.0 		    X       223,535 0 13,933
(4) Molly Stark......................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY
 40.0
.................
0.0 		    X       225,320 0 12,133
(5) Alex H Morgan......................................................................
Chief Global Eng(THRU 2/24/23)
 40.0
.................
0.0 		      X     204,380 0 12,115
(6) Jacquelyn Peters Levy......................................................................
SR. DIR - ACCTG (THRU 7/15/23)
 40.0
.................
0.0 		        X   166,677 0 27,056
(7) Maria Salinas......................................................................
DIR, GLBL FIN (THRU 6/3/23)
 40.0
.................
0.0 		        X   173,593 0 16,105
(8) Russell Eckenrod......................................................................
Deputy General Counsel
 40.0
.................
0.0 		        X   156,038 0 7,970
(9) Jeffrey Roy Cruz......................................................................
Controller
 40.0
.................
0.0 		        X   146,890 0 13,574
(10) Jeffrey Milder......................................................................
DIRECTOR, AFI
 40.0
.................
0.0 		        X   154,581 0 4,205
(11) Aparajita Bhalla......................................................................
CDO (THRU 5/15/23)
 40.0
.................
0.0 		      X     110,908 0 5,529
(12) Daniel Roger Katz......................................................................
DIRECTOR, BOARD CHAIR
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(13) Antonius van der Laan......................................................................
DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(14) Peter Martin Schulte......................................................................
DIRECTOR, TREASURER
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(15) Labeeb Makram Abboud......................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 2/11/2023)
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Tasso Rezende de Azevedo......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) Vanusia M Carneiro Nogueira......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Sonila Alice Cook........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Wendy Gordon Rockefeller........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Nina Haase........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) Marilu Hernandez de Bosoms........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Daniel Louis Houser........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Peter Hans Lehner........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Nalin Kumar Miglani........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) Juan Esteban Orduz Trujillo........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) Anurag Priyadarshi........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) Eric B Rothenberg........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) Anisha Pushpika Rajapakse........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) Paul Douglas Rubacha........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) Kerri Anne Smith........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) Annemieke Wijn........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(32) Sarah Jane Danchie........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 2,245,385 0 185,676
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 30
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Accenture LLP,
500 W Madison Street
CHICAGO,IL60661 		Mgmt consultant 907,323
Microsoft Corporation,
One Microsoft Way
REDMOND,WA98052 		INFO TECHNOLOGY 815,250
UKG INC,
PO BOX 930953
ATLANTA,GA311930953 		INFO TECHNOLOGY 304,389
SARALUX LLC,
260 MADISON AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10016 		INFO TECHNOLOGY 282,116
KODE MEDIA LTD,
41 MITCHELL STREET
LONDON,0EC1V 3QD
UK 		MARKETING CONSULTANT 272,163
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 28
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 19,167,716
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 7,320,948
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 29,889
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 26,488,664
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CONTRACT INCOME 541900 6,162,050 6,162,050    
b PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT REVENUE/ROYALTIES 541900 51,604,832 51,604,832    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 57,766,882
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 1,277,099     1,277,099
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 0      
5 Royalties........... 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a 434,053  
b Less: rental expenses 6b 434,053  
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 12,552  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 12,552 117
c Gain or (loss) 7c   -117
d Net gain or (loss)......... -117     -117
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities.. 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 0      
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 1,715 1,715    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 1,715
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 85,534,243 57,768,597   1,276,982
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 2,253,995 2,253,995
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 10,000 10,000
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 43,323,529 43,323,529
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 1,419,409 469,014 839,487 110,908
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 19,305,286 14,902,434 2,763,942 1,638,910
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 584,854 433,785 101,689 49,380
9 Other employee benefits ....... 6,157,232 4,566,801 1,070,566 519,865
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,993,952 1,478,908 346,691 168,353
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 202,372 46,662 158,584 -2,874
c Accounting ........... 21,775 15,845 5,169 761
d Lobbying ........... 38,035 38,035    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 103,394   103,394  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 6,523,884 4,970,044 1,334,974 218,866
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,056,620 900,977 8,938 146,705
13 Office expenses ....... 1,318,854 946,523 200,813 171,518
14 Information technology ...... 2,996,616 892,045 2,140,164 -35,593
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,199,886 776,297 369,706 53,883
17 Travel ............ 3,090,938 2,828,162 218,703 44,073
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 475,842 158,975 321,083 -4,216
23 Insurance ... 430,402 55,653 381,237 -6,488
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS 1,912,914 1,871,556 40,311 1,047
b MEMBERSHIP/DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS 500,783 303,830 130,064 66,889
c BAD DEBT EXPENSE 67,748 -4,940 72,641 47
d OTHER EXPENSES 265,756 94,707 103,249 67,800
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 95,254,076 81,332,837 10,711,405 3,209,834
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 18,935,399 1 9,948,602
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 11,033 2 4,865,750
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 7,660,473 3 10,728,883
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 19,114,849 4 10,864,313
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 2,259,777 9 1,868,989
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,606,326
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 2,855,210 776,057 10c 751,116
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 32,459,659 11 36,837,145
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 20,926 12 67,957
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 4,848,728 15 2,907,011
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 86,086,901 16 78,839,766
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 9,434,454 17 8,764,466
18 Grants payable ... 6,590,038 18 5,971,850
19 Deferred revenue ......... 984,104 19 1,763,747
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 2,205,332 25 816,904
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 19,213,928 26 17,316,967
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 59,794,198 27 56,633,727
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 7,078,775 28 4,889,072
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 66,872,973 32 61,522,799
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 86,086,901 33 78,839,766
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
85,534,243
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
95,254,076
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-9,719,833
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
66,872,973
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
3,659,390
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
710,269
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
61,522,799
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Additional Data


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Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3377893
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

5
An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7
An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:
10
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
11
12
An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a
Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b
Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c
Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d
Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e
Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 25,668,163 30,390,804 26,261,802 28,183,079 26,471,327 136,975,175
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 25,668,163 30,390,804 26,261,802 28,183,079 26,471,327 136,975,175
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. 9,960,738
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 127,014,437
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 25,668,163 30,390,804 26,261,802 28,183,079 26,471,327 136,975,175
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 22,852 277,571 516,743 641,559 1,277,099 2,735,824
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..     13,255 31,752 1,715 46,722
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 139,757,721
12
12
181,882,503
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
90.882 %
15
15
85.081 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2023 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......  
b From 2019.......  
c From 2020.......  
d From 2021.......  
e From 2022.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....  
b Excess from 2020.....  
c Excess from 2021.....  
d Excess from 2022.....  
e Excess from 2023.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3377893
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
  		Employer identification number
13-3377893
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
  		Employer identification number

13-3377893
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
  		Employer identification number

13-3377893
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3377893
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...................... 0 0
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 38,035 0
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 38,035 0
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 94,775,081 0
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 94,813,116 0
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000 0
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 250,000 0
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................   0
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................   0
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 36,700 37,178 12,073 38,035 123,986
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 641 0 0 0 641
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3377893
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 893,517 1,150,748 1,110,557 1,038,135 1,047,611
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 152,888 -242,282 101,201 102,838 31,761
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		12,245 14,949 61,010 30,416 41,237
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 1,034,160 893,517 1,150,748 1,110,557 1,038,135
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow0 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow100.000 %
c
Term endowment right arrow0 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   814,390 813,434 956
d Equipment ....   1,122,178 778,911 343,267
e Other .....   1,669,758 1,262,865 406,893
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 751,116
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY 816,904








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 816,904
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 90,677,615
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 3,659,390
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 1,317,543
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 269,309
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 5,246,242
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 85,431,373
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 102,987
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -117
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 102,870
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 85,534,243
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 96,027,789
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 1,317,543
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d -440,843
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 876,700
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 95,151,089
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 102,987
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 102,987
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 95,254,076
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4: The Kleinhans Endowment fund was set up to support RA's mission by funding research and related activities regarding non-timber forest products.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2: RA is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, and no provision for such income tax has been reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. RA has evaluated uncertain tax positions with respect to its U.S. operations and concluded there are no such positions at December 31, 2023 and 2022. RA has operations in other countries and is subject to the laws and regulations of those countries. RA did not recognize any tax-related interest or penalties during the period presented in these consolidated financial statements.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D: A FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN OF $269,309 RELATED TO CURRENCY GAIN ON REVENUE TRANSACTIONS WAS INCLUDED AS AN INCREASE OF TOTAL REVENUE ON THE AUDIT REPORT.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS OF $(117) WAS NOT INCLUDED AS A NET REDUCTION OF TOTAL EXPENSES ON THE AUDIT REPORT, BUT IS INCLUDED IN PART VIII ON FORM 990.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D LOSS OF DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS OF $117 INCLUDED IN TOTAL EXPENSES ON THE AUDIT REPORT. A FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOSS OF $(59,040) RELATED TO CURRENCY LOSS ON EXPENSE TRANSACTIONS WAS INCLUDED AS AN INCREASE OF TOTAL EXPENSE ON THE AUDIT REPORT. PROVISION FOR BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $500,000
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3377893
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
Central America and the Caribbean 6 106 Program Services SEE PART V 9,813,337
East Asia and the Pacific 1 36 Program Services SEE PART V 3,403,929
East Asia and the Pacific     Grantmaking   167,544
South America     Grantmaking   987,727
South America 2 45 Program Services SEE PART V 5,818,364
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 34 Program Services SEE PART V 4,089,097
North America 4 39 Program Services SEE PART V 18,365,878
Sub-Saharan Africa 5 53 Program Services SEE PART V 8,088,661
Sub-Saharan Africa     Grantmaking   4,931,168
North America     Grantmaking   3,008,699
Central America and the Caribbean     Grantmaking   1,544,778
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking   380,756
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 19 313 60,599,938
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 19 313 60,599,938
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2023
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 6,607 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 16,078 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Sustainable 13,200 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Human 155,210 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Human 79,204 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Forestry 17,663 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Sustainable 384,407 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Sustainable 41,668 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Sustainable 150,053 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Logistic 21,715 EFT      
North America Sustainable 5,519 EFT      
North America Sustainable 26,294 EFT      
North America Human 26,527 EFT      
North America Sustainable 5,710 EFT      
North America Forestry 26,746 EFT      
North America Forestry 5,793 EFT      
North America Forestry 18,394 EFT      
North America Sustainable 7,289 EFT      
North America Forestry 12,073 EFT      
North America Sustainable 11,107 EFT      
North America Forestry 19,075 EFT      
North America Forestry 53,528 EFT      
North America Sustainable 7,895 EFT      
North America Sustainable 9,117 EFT      
North America Forestry 6,037 EFT      
North America Forestry 27,583 EFT      
North America Forestry 15,450 EFT      
North America Forestry 12,284 EFT      
North America Human 9,786 EFT      
North America Forestry 32,180 EFT      
North America Human 28,111 EFT      
North America Sustainable 39,887 EFT      
North America Human 5,101 EFT      
North America Human 5,163 EFT      
North America Sustainable 7,000 EFT      
North America Sustainable 7,000 EFT      
North America Sustainable 49,149 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Human 112,501 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Sustainable 64,571 EFT      
South America Sustainable 16,211 EFT      
South America Forestry 754,473 EFT      
South America Sustainable 46,373 EFT      
South America Sustainable 16,657 EFT      
South America Sustainable 25,000 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 135,251 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 218,990 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 114,988 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 27,907 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 19,215 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 27,673 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 27,293 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 49,615 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 33,094 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 74,880 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 18,522 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 117,086 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 27,196 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 18,796 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Sustainable 25,000 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Sustainable 95,000 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Sustainable 31,136 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 9,956 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 28,153 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 6,776 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 29,592 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 52,811 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean/North Human 88,375 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean/North Human 83,215 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean/North Human 128,001 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean/North Sustainable 68,087 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Forestry 7,771 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Human 116,563 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Human 168,614 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Sustainable 148,386 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Sustainable 30,328 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Forestry 76,491 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Forestry 12,647 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Human 16,941 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Management 67,500 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Management 35,602 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Management 35,195 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Management 6,120 EFT      
Mexico Sustainable 25,000 EFT      
South America Sustainable 44,681 EFT      
South America Management 10,000 EFT      
South Asia Sustainable 105,354 EFT      
South Asia Forestry 162,938 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Forestry 104,155 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 66,690 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 54,831 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 142,735 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 251,463 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 74,326 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 39,643 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Sustainable 24,611 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Sustainable 75,977 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 78,302 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 59,634 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 12,533 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 30,076 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 84,533 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 63,723 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 12,414 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 17,591 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 60,000 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 13,134 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Africa 46,568 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Sustainable 549,525 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Sustainable 467,617 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Forestry 113,632 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Forestry 612,712 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Management 103,601 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Sustainable 566,557 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 6,776 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 8,484 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Human 8,342 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Sustainable 10,816 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Management 8,902 EFT      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Support 34,114,000 EFT      
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
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3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS OUTSIDE THE U.S. PRIOR TO THE AWARDING OF A SUBGRANT, PROSPECTIVE AWARD RECIPIENTS COMPLETE A PRE-AWARD RISK SURVEY, ALLOWING RA TO DESIGN MONITORING ACTIVITIES BASED UPON THE SUBRECIPIENT'S RISK LEVEL. THESE MONITORING ACTIVITIES AND ANY DONOR-SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ARE INCORPORATED INTO SUBGRANT CONTRACTS AND/OR ARE DOCUMENTED WITHIN THE SUBGRANT FILE. SUBRECIPIENTS ARE CONTRACTUALLY OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE PERIODIC SUBSTANTIVE FINANCIAL AND NARRATIVE REPORTS FOR COST REIMBURSIBLE AWARDS. FOR FIXED OBLIGATION GRANTS, SUBRECIPIENTS ARE OBLIGATED TO SUBMIT PROJECT MILESTONES AND ASSOCIATED VERIFICATION FOR PAYMENT. PROJECT REPORTS AND ASSOCIATED BACKUP DOCUMENTATION AND CONTRACTS, INCLUDING DONOR CONTRACTS, ARE ELECTRONICALLY ARCHIVED. RA PROGRAM PERSONNEL - US-BASED AND INTERNATIONAL - ACTIVELY MAINTAIN AND MANAGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH SUBRECIPIENTS, MAKE SITE VISITS AS REQUIRED OR NEEDED, REVIEW FINANCIAL AND NARRATIVE REPORTS, MONITOR ADDITIONAL REPORTING AND OTHER AWARD/SUBRECIPIENT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO SUB GRANTEES AND RA MANAGEMENT. RA'S EVALUATION & RESEARCH TEAM ANALYZES REPORTS AS REQUIRED/NEEDED. ALL SITE VISITS ARE RECORDED AND DOCUMENTED WITHIN THE SUBGRANT FILE. RELEASE OF FURTHER SUB-GRANT FUNDING DISTRIBUTIONS IS CONTINGENT ON RA'S ACCEPTANCE OF REPORTS AND OTHER VERIFICATION DOCUMENTATION, AND COMPLIANCE WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING AND OTHER AWARD/SUBRECIPIENT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SUBGRANT COMPLIANCE IS MONITORED BY THE CONTRACTS & GRANTS ADMINISTRATION TEAM. THE TEAM PROVIDES SUBGRANTEE MONITORING TRAINING TO RA PROGRAM PERSONNEL AND PROVIDES COMPLIANCE AND OTHER TRAINING TO ACTUAL SUBGRANTEES. THEY UNDERTAKE REGULAR COMPLIANCE REVIEWS AND REPORT FINDINGS TO PROGRAM AND RA MANAGEMENT.
SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3(E) For each of the regions listed below, the "Landscapes & Communities"Markets Transformation" program activities were active in: CENTRAL AMERICA/CARIBBEAN EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC EUROPE MIDDLE EAST NORTH AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA SOUTH ASIA
SCHEDULE F, PART III, LINE 1 IN 2023, KLEINHANS FELLOWSHIP FUNDS WERE AWARDED TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE WORK STUDIES THE RESTORATION OF ECUADORIAN FORESTS USING ACOUSTIC MONITORING DATA.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
 
Employer identification number
13-3377893
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) CDP NORTH AMERICA
127 W 26TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10001 		36-4709977 501(C)(3) 947,745       FORESTRY
(2) CONSERVATION INT FOUNDATION
2011 CRYSTAL DRIVE
ARLINGTON,VA22202 		52-1497470 501(C)(3) 662,929       MANAGEMENT
(3) ECOAGRICULTURE INTERNATIONAL
3057 NUTLEY ST 193
FAIRFAX,VA22031 		20-2349382 501(C)(3) 312,278       MANAGEMENT
(4) REGENERATIVE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
8 THE GREEN
DOVER,DE19901 		  88,734       MANAGEMENT
(5) TECHNOLOGY MATTERS
3790 El Camino Real
625
PALO ALTO,CA94306 		88-2116913 501(C)(3) 135,692       MANAGEMENT
(6) MERIDIAN INSTITUTE
105 VILLAGE PLACE
DILLON,CO80435 		84-1435420 501(C)(3) 106,618       MANAGEMENT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
5
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2023

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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) KLEINHANS FELLOWSHIP 1 10,000      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PART II RAINFOREST ALLIANCE OBTAINS TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY OF ALL INFORMATION INCLUDING EIN'S FROM GRANTS DISBURSED.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3377893
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Santiago Gowland
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 435,830
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		46,906
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0 		26,150
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0 		508,886
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0 		0
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0
2Heleen S
CPO 		(i)

(ii)		 247,633
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		247,633
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0 		0
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0
3Molly Stark
GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY 		(i)

(ii)		 223,942
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0 		250
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0 		1,128
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0 		10,344
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0 		1,789
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0 		237,453
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Alex H Morgan
Chief Global Eng(THRU 2/24/23) 		(i)

(ii)		 39,252
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		165,128
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0 		10,222
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0 		1,893
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0 		216,495
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0 		0
-------------
0
5Jacquelyn Peters Levy
SR. DIR - ACCTG (THRU 7/15/23) 		(i)

(ii)		 127,359
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0 		6,351
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0 		32,967
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0 		8,827
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0 		18,248
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0 		193,752
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0 		0
-------------
0
6Maria Salinas
DIR, GLBL FIN (THRU 6/3/23) 		(i)

(ii)		 75,751
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		97,842
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0 		3,663
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0 		12,442
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0 		189,698
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Russell Eckenrod
Deputy General Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 154,735
-------------
0 		250
-------------
0 		1,053
-------------
0 		2,970
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		164,008
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Jeffrey Roy Cruz
Controller 		(i)

(ii)		 146,768
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		122
-------------
0 		2,218
-------------
0 		12,553
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0 		161,661
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Jeffrey Milder
DIRECTOR, AFI 		(i)

(ii)		 153,255
-------------
0 		250
-------------
0 		1,076
-------------
0 		2,307
-------------
0 		1,898
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0 		158,786
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Aparajita Bhalla
CDO (THRU 5/15/23) 		(i)

(ii)		 78,795
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		32,113
-------------
0 		5,529
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		116,437
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11ADAM COX
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 223,515
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,933
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0 		237,468
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0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, line 3 THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE CEO AND CFO. A REVIEW OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL IS MADE ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS AND ENSURES THAT THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REASONABLE. THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 WITH RESPECT TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CEO AND CFO. THE THREE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE SATISFIED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ARE THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN "AUTHORIZED BODY" OF THE APPLICABLE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT; 2. THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON "APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY" PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION; AND 3. THE AUTHORIZED BODY "ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION" CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THAT DETERMINATION. THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EACH ARE INDEPENDENT AND ARE FREE FROM ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED ITS BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION THROUGH THE TIMELY PREPARATION OF WRITTEN MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS DURING WHICH THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WAS REVIEWED AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED. THE ACTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE WITH RESPECT TO THE BOARD AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ONLY APPLIES TO CERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CEO AND CFO. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF CERTAIN OTHER INDIVIDUALS CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 990 ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE CEO WITH ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER STAFF IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S JOB PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR AND IS BASED UPON OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT REASONABLE AND FAIR MARKET VALUE COMPENSATION IS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION. OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS INCLUDE SALARY DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, PERSONNEL REVIEWS AND EVALUATIONS.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS DURING 2023: ALEX H. MORGAN $165,000 MARIA SALINAS 67,612
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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3377893
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles .. X 1 17,337 FMV
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 6 12,552 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3377893
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 FOUNDED IN 1987, THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE BIODIVERSITY AND ENSURE SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS BY TRANSFORMING LAND-USE PRACTICES, BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE CAN THRIVE AND PROSPER IN HARMONY WITH THE LAND. THE CORE OF OUR APPROACH LIES IN LEVERAGING MARKET DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS TO CONSERVE BIODIVERSITY AND ENHANCE LOCAL LIVELIHOODS. FROM LARGE MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS TO SMALL, COMMUNITY-BASED COOPERATIVES, WE INVOLVE PRODUCERS, BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS ALL ALONG THE VALUE CHAIN IN EFFORTS TO BRING RESPONSIBLY PRODUCED GOODS AND SERVICES TO A GLOBAL MARKETPLACE IN WHICH THE DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABILITY IS GROWING STEADILY. SINCE OUR FIRST EFFORTS IN CENTRAL AMERICA OVER 30 YEARS AGO, THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE HAS GROWN INTO A GLOBAL INNOVATOR OF MARKET-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR CONSERVATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING IN MORE THAN APPROXIMATELY 80 COUNTRIES. THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE IS ACTIVE IN MULTIPLE SECTORS - INCLUDING FORESTRY, AGRICULTURE, TOURISM AND CARBON/CLIMATE - PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO PRODUCERS, WHILE WORKING WITH BOTH LOCAL ENTERPRISES AND DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BUYERS TO INCREASE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS. RAINFOREST ALLIANCE HOLDING, INC. WAS FORMED ON JANUARY 1, 2018 TO SERVE AS THE COMMON NON-PROFIT PARENT CORPORATION PROVIDING CENTRALIZED GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT OVER 2 WHOLLY-OWNED NON-PROFIT ENTITIES: 1) RAINFOREST ALLIANCE, INC, A NEW YORK CORPORATION AND SECTION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY AND 2) STICHTING RAINFOREST ALLIANCE, A TAX-EXEMPT DUTCH FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A Growing Our Alliance, Scaling Our Impact Instead of protecting nature from people, Rainforest Alliance works to restore the balance between people and nature, so that they both can thrive together in harmony. As the world reaches the point where permanent damage becomes inevitable, we are leapfrogging from a "do no harm" sustainability mindset to a "repair and restore" regenerative mindset. The Rainforest Alliance works in more than 60 countries on both the supply and demand side of the market. On the supply side, we support millions of people in farming and forest communities to embrace more sustainable and regenerative practices to restore landscapes, while on the demand side, we help companies source more sustainable ingredients and understand their impact. To increase the speed and scale of change, we aim to grow our alliance from 7.5 million to 100 million farmers and workers by 2030. Landscape Programs Over the years, Rainforest Alliance have implemented that certification works best in combination with landscape-wide initiatives. Rainforest Alliance are now building on decades of conservation and community programs to maximize the impact in five critical landscapes. In these Thriving Landscapes, Rainforest Alliance provides training and support to farmers, community members, and other stakeholders working collaboratively toward their shared vision. Thriving Landscapes - A New Vision for the Future From the dense forest belts of Mount Kenya to the sprawling canopy of the Selva Maya, protecting the world's most iconic-and threatened-landscapes are central work to the Rainforest Alliance. To make the greatest impact, we focus our efforts on five key production landscapes. We believe that those who live on the land know best how to take care of it. That's why the Rainforest Alliance takes a unique and powerful approach: We center the vision for landscape sustainability that the communities and their alliances establish. It is this vision that forms the foundation and fuel for all our work to build a more sustainable future. Certification and Beyond -Rainforest Alliance Certification Helps Companies Make the Leap Toward EUDR Compliance Ending deforestation has always been at the heart of the Rainforest Alliance's mission, so we were thrilled when the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) passed. Better yet, we only had to fast-track a few crucial tweaks to ensure our certification program was ready to support companies to comply with the new regulation. Before the end of 2024, companies that sell deforestation-risk commodities to EU markets (or export them from the EU) will need to meet the requirements of the EUDR, proving that their products do not come from land deforested after December 31, 2020. Our offerings include a range of tools and systems-like our AI-powered risk maps and EUDR Deforestation Risk Assessment Tool-that put farmers at the center and help cocoa and coffee companies get closer to meeting their EUDR obligations for both certified and non-certified products. -Raising the Bar: Ways to Strengthen RA Assurance System Based on third-party auditing by independent certification bodies, Rainforest Alliance assurance system verifies that businesses and farms follow the requirements of Rainforest Alliance certification. In 2023, we made this system more effective by: - Continuing to train and monitor the work of 30 certification bodies around the world (including auditing them and reviewing their licenses) - Tailoring guidance and policies to specific topics and sectors (including EUDR related updates for auditing, updated labor risk maps, and more) - Strengthening our internal investigation audit procedure for addressing complaints and improving our grievance mechanism procedure - Streamlining auditing tools and assurance documents to make the process simpler and cheaper for farmers Leading the Way to Responsible Supply Chains with the Accountability Framework In 2019, the Rainforest Alliance co-led the development of the Accountability Framework, a globally respected roadmap for building responsible supply chains beyond certification. We used this vital toolkit to help the Forest Positive Coalition of Action (FPC)-a group of 21 global brands with a combined value of US$1.8 trillion-create responsible sourcing plans for commodities linked to deforestation like soy, beef, palm oil, and timber. After working with the Rainforest Alliance, 100 percent of FPC members set a deforestation-free commitment for at least one key commodity in their supply chains. In contrast, fewer than half of all companies in these industries have made such a commitment. Certification highlights from 2023 Creating a brighter future for communities in Uganda's coffee landscape Uganda is one of the world's biggest coffee producers, with more than 1.8 million farmers depending on coffee for their livelihoods. Yet most of these farmers live in poverty, and child labor is a big issue throughout farming communities. To address these issues and promote child education, we launched a three-year project in two of Uganda's critical coffee-growing regions. Through the project, we set up: - Child labor committees and Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in communities - Children's rights committees and parent-teacher associations in schools - Committees within companies that focus on improving how to address human rights issues - Social, economic, and educational committees at the government level Rainforest Alliance global campaign to ban farming's deadly weedkiller The global transition to regenerative agriculture begins with banning the deadliest chemicals used in farming. Paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide that is wreaking havoc on the environment and can be fatal for humans, even in small doses. It has been banned on Rainforest Alliance Certified farms since the start of our program, but it is still widely used on cocoa and other crops worldwide. That's why we're petitioning for a global phase out once and for all. In 2023, we gathered 30,000 signatures. These have been used to urge governments to ban paraquat, encourage companies in the food industry to prevent its use, and support farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture techniques that don't require harmful herbicides. Stopping sexual violence on Kenyan tea farms In Kenya, 76 percent of women work in agriculture, carrying out back-breaking physical labor for low pay and little job security. Worse, sexual violence against women farmworkers is commonplace. In 2023, the Rainforest Alliance implemented a gender action plan to tackle gender-based violence and harassment in the Kenyan tea sector-from the farm to government level. Through targeted training and support, farms and factories strengthened gender-sensitive policies and systems that get to the root of the problem, the first step toward shifting long-held cultural norms. Championing fair labor practices across the Latin American fruit sector The farming of bananas and tropical fruits in Latin America is often linked to risks of forced labor and other workers' rights violations. In 2023, the Rainforest Alliance wrapped up a project that addressed these issues in Mexico and Costa Rica. Using Stronger Together's program for responsible recruitment, we piloted tools to help farms and cooperatives prevent, identify, and act on recruitment-related risks. In Guatemala and Ecuador, we helped farms reduce their reliance on pesticides to improve worker health while boosting their agricultural productivity.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A Thriving Landscapes From the dense forest belts of Mount Kenya to the sprawling canopy of the Selva Maya, protecting the world's most iconic-and threatened-landscapes is central to our work at the Rainforest Alliance. To make the greatest impact, we focus our efforts on five key production landscapes. We believe that those who live on the land know best how to take care of it. That's why the Rainforest Alliance takes a unique and powerful approach: We center the vision for landscape sustainability that the communities and their alliances establish. It is this vision that forms the foundation and fuel for all our work to build a more sustainable future. How We Are Regenerating Ghana's Sui River Landscape In Ghana's Sui River region-one of West Africa's most important cocoa-growing areas-we are working with communities to support regenerative agriculture, forest restoration, and thriving local economies. Representatives from 106 farming communities joined forces with government officials, cocoa traders, chocolate manufacturers, and the Rainforest Alliance to develop a landscape action plan for 382,000 hectares. Through the plan, farmers are: - Learning to apply regenerative and climate-smart practices, including planting shade trees, composting, and conserving water. - Getting support setting up additional businesses, such as vegetable and snail farming, bee keeping, and honey production to boost their incomes. - Planting tree seedlings on cocoa farms, along riverbanks, and in formerly degraded areas. - Gaining ownership of trees through a simplified tree registration process. How We Partner with Indigenous Communities to Regenerate Landscapes Managing at least one quarter of the world's lands, Indigenous peoples have proven themselves to be the foremost forest guardians. Drawing on millennia of traditional knowledge, these communities have long practiced the key elements of regenerative agriculture. From the Maya technique of planting complementary crops together to the complex irrigation systems used to sustainably manage water in parts of India, it's clear that we have much to learn from these communities. That's why we've always made it a priority at the Rainforest Alliance to partner with-and take our cues from-Indigenous peoples wherever we work.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B Rainforest Alliance Approach for Achieving Impact Markets need to become a faster and more scalable solution to the collapse of critical ecosystems. Rainforest Alliance strategy is to accelerate the speed and scale of impact through a virtuous cycle; where more sustainable farming leads to more committed companies and consumers, leading to more investment and support for farmers, and so on. This cycle will act like a flywheel, with economies of scale and our brand influence, propelling us to reach 100 million people in farming and forest communities by 2030. The three pillars of this approach are: -Net Positive Transforming agriculture and forestry to net positive: We partner with farmers and communities to promote regenerative methods that give more than they take. -Thriving Landscapes Turning high value geographies into thriving landscapes: With an alliance of local-to-global partners working under a shared vision, we are restoring some of the world's most critical landscapes. -Impact Data Empowering stakeholders with impact data: We are building one integrated data system for all?our programs to drive continuous improvement from individual farms to surrounding landscapes. The Rainforest Alliance is committed to building one integrated data system for all our programs, from farm to landscape level. This, in turn, will unlock further opportunities for impact and smart investments across global value chains.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A The Rainforest Alliance has an executive committee consisting of eight directors of the Board of Directors (the "Board"). Pursuant to the Bylaws, the Chair of the Board serves as the Chair of the executive committee. During the time between Board meetings, the executive committee can exercise all powers of the Board that may be delegated in connection with the management of the business affairs and property of Rainforest Alliance, except as restricted by law or the Certificate of Incorporation. The Executive Committee meets at the discretion of the Chair of the Board and reports all actions to the Board.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE CFO INITIALLY REVIEWS THE ORGANIZATION'S DRAFT FORM 990. THE GENERAL COUNSEL REVIEWS THE DRAFT 990 WITH RESPECT TO ANY QUESTIONS INVOLVING LEGAL MATTERS. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS IN ADVANCE OF FILING. THE CFO OVERSEES ANY REVISIONS BEFORE THE FINAL FORM 990 IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A COPY OF OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALONG WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, IS FURNISHED TO EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND STAFF MEMBER OF THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE UPON UNDERTAKING THE DUTIES OF SUCH OFFICE, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER FOR THE TERM OF SUCH PERSON'S SERVICE TO THE ORGANIZATION. ANY DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY AN INTERNAL COMMITTEE MADE UP OF THE CEO, CFO AND THE GENERAL COUNSEL, AND ARE REPORTED ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE HAS AMONG ITS RESPONSIBILITIES THE DUTY OF REVIEWING AND MAKING DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ALL TRANSACTIONS, AGREEMENTS, OR ARRANGEMENTS INVOLVING DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION, A DETAILED FORM 990 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE THAT AWARDS KLEINHANS FELLOWSHIPS AND THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. IT REQUESTS DISCLOSURES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED ON FORM 990 ABOUT ANY TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND THOSE WHO SERVE IT IN VARIOUS VOLUNTEER AND PAID CAPACITIES, AND ABOUT ANY TRANSACTIONS AMONG THOSE PERSONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A & 15B THE ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED SALARY ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES (THE "GUIDELINES") THAT APPLY IN SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OF ITS EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING ITS CEO, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. UNDER THE GUIDELINES, THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES SEVERAL SALARY SURVEYS WITH SIMILARLY SIZED, INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT ITS SALARIES ARE WITHIN THE RANGE OF THOSE OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. GENERALLY, THE MIDPOINT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SALARY RANGES FALLS WITHIN THE SALARY RANGE AVERAGES OF COMPARABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. PERFORMANCE REVIEWS ARE THEN USED TO ESTABLISH AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION WITHIN THE RANGE SET BY COMPARABILITY DATA. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES MODIFICATION OF COMPENSATION THAT EXTENDS TO SUBSTANTIALLY ALL EMPLOYEES. THE GUIDELINES ALSO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND APPROVE SEPARATELY THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND CFO, UNLESS SUCH INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE A MODIFICATION OF COMPENSATION THAT EXTENDS TO SUBSTANTIALLY ALL EMPLOYEES. TO ENSURE RA PAY SCALES ARE CONSISTENT, FAIR AND COMPETITIVE, RA REGULARLY ENGAGES THE MERCER GROUP TO CONDUCT A GLOBAL REVIEW OF ITS DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PAY SCALES. THE MOST RECENT REVIEW WAS COMPLETED IN 2019.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 The Organization's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon written request to management. In addition, the Organization's audited financial statements, 990's, conflict of interest and whistleblower policies, and summaries of all of its policies and procedures to ensure independence, are available on its Website.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS --------------------------- The Organization operates in several countries and incurs foreign translation gains/losses. For the tax year ended December 31, 2023, $210,269 of foreign currency exchange gains were incurred. Provision for bad debt expense of $500,000.
FORM 8858 FOREIGN DISREGARDED ENTITIES - The Organization filed a form 8832 for disregarded entity status with respect to all its foreign subsidiaries. The Internal Revenue Service has approved the election for treatment of disregarded entity status on the following entities: Rainforest Alliance LTD (UK) - EIN # 98-1051166 Rainforest Alliance Trading LTD (UK) - EIN #98-1069583 Rainforest Alliance (Ghana) - EIN # - 98-1051463 Foundation. The Organization has not received a determination with respect to the remaining foreign subsidiaries. The Organization will continue to treat them as foreign disregarded entities within form 990, including the filing of form 8858 for each one.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PREPARED ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE ASSETS, LIABILITIES, NET ASSETS, REVENUES AND EXPENSES OF ALL BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES, WHICH FOR TAX PURPOSES ARE DISREGARDED ENTITIES, OF THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE, INC.
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Schedule O (Form 990) 2023


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Department of the Treasury
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3377893
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) RAINFOREST ALLIANCE MEXICO-ALIANZA
AV MAZATLAN N 66 COL CONDESA
CIUDAD DE MEXICO   06140
MX
98-1051195 		L&L MX 4,282,214 1,068,819 RA
 
(2) RAINFOREST ALLIANCE LTD
GREEN HOUSE CAMBRIDGE HEATH RD
LONDON   E2 9DA
UK
98-1051166 		L&L/MARKETS UK 2,985,644 183,357 RA
 
(3) RAINFOREST ALLIANCE (GHANA)
Hse No 36 Abotsi Street
East Legon ACCRA    
GH
98-1051463 		L&L/RE CERT GH 2,507,056 764,735 RA
 
(4) PT RAINFOREST ALLIANCE
JL BATURSARI NO31 MEDURA
DENPASAR SELATAN,BALI80228
ID
98-1051106 		RE CERT/L&L ID 50,268 1,031,200 RA
 
(5) RAINFOREST ALLIANCE TRADING LTD
GREEN HOUSE CAMBRIDGE HEATH RD
LONDON   E2 9DA
UK
98-1069583 		INACTIVE UK 0 0 RA
 


Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)RAINFOREST ALLIANCE HOLDING INC
298 FIFTH AVENUE 7TH FLOOR

NEW YORK,NY10001
82-4110897 		SUSTAINABILIT DE 501(C)(3) 7 NA
 
 
No
(2)STICHTING RAINFOREST ALLIANCE
DE RUYTERKADE 6
AMSTERDAM   1013 AA
NL
SUSTAINABILIT NL     RA HOLDING
 
 
No










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Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
Yes
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
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