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Rainforest Trust

Rainforest trust saves endangered wildlife and our planet by creating protected reserves.

International Warrenton, VA EIN 133500609 · IRS Reg 13-3500609 · IRS Sign up to see website
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Rainforest Trust

We purchase and protect the most threatened tropical rainforests, saving endangered species through partnerships and community engagement.

Founded
Headquarters
Warrenton, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

Rainforest trust saves endangered wildlife and our planet by creating protected reserves.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rainforest Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Warrenton, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 133500609. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $45M in annual revenue. 102 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rainforest Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

Rainforest Trust is located in Warrenton, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rainforest Trust has $45M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rainforest Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $45M in annual revenue. The organization has 102 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rainforest Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Rainforest Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We purchase and protect the most threatened tropical rainforests, saving endangered species through partnerships and community engagement. Rainforest Trust is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among international charities registered in United States: Rainforest Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $45M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Rainforest Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rainforest Trust is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133500609, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DR
Dr James C Deutsch
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alicia B•••
Director
AN
Ann K••••
Director
DA
David Q••••••
Director
DA
David Q•••••• A• O• 9••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr B••••• T•••••
Director
DR
Drcullen G•••••••••• O• 5••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Drcullen G•••••••••••• 5••
VICE CHAIR
DR
Dr E• W•••••
BOARD MEMBER (END 12/26/21)
DR
Dr J•••• C D••••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DR
Drluiz B•••••• A• O• 9••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr R••••• R••••••
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
DR
Dr R••••• S R••••••
Director
DR
Dr T••••• L••••••
BOARD MEMBER (END 12/25/21)
DR
Dr W••• T•••••
SECRETARY
DR
Dr W••• T••••• U•••• 5••
SECRETARY
DR
Dr W•••••• W•••• T•••••
SECRETARY
ED
Edith M•••••
VICE CHAIR
ED
Edith M••••• U•••• 5••
VICE CHAIR
ER
Eric G••••
Director
ER
Eric V••••
CHAIRMAN
GE
Geoffrey C•••
BOARD MEMBER
GE
Geoffrey C•••
Director
JA
James L••••
VICE PRESIDENT, CONSERVATI
JE
Jeffrey Z•••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jeffrey Z••• U•••• 5••
BOARD MEMBER
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Form filed
$45.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$41.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$70.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$27.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rainforest Trust This page 69 $45.5 million -
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation 89 $11.8 million -
American Leprosy Missions Inc 89 $15.8 million 7%
Orphan Grain Train Inc 89 $53.7 million -
English Language Institute in China 89 $17.1 million -
Cure International Inc 89 $63.2 million 1%
Asi 89 $12.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 102 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rainforest Trust

What is Rainforest Trust?
Rainforest Trust is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Warrenton, United States. We purchase and protect the most threatened tropical rainforests, saving endangered species through partnerships and community engagement.
When was Rainforest Trust founded?
Rainforest Trust was founded in 1989.
Who leads Rainforest Trust?
Dr James C Deutsch serves as CEO.
Where is Rainforest Trust located?
Headquartered in Warrenton, United States.
What is Rainforest Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rainforest Trust trustworthy?
Rainforest Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Rainforest Trust's registration number?
IRS EIN: 133500609. Registration: 13-3500609 (United States).
What is Rainforest Trust's website?
http://www.rainforesttrust.org