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Research-Aid Networks

Organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, Research-Aid Networks will promote effective humanitarian aid and community development by facilitating partnerships between researchers, aid organizations and local …

Advocacy & Civil Rights Chicago, IL EIN 833345014 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Research-Aid Networks

Communication of the importance and benefit of collaborative work to effective humanitarian aid. Communication and outreach services were provided to five COVID-19 response organizations.COVID-19 communication and outreach services were provided online to the general public and though peer-reviewed scientific research articles and commentaries. Provision of services that enable existing partners to continue collaborative projects were performed for six partner organizations at no cost between COVID-19 response and scientific/research organizations.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

Organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, Research-Aid Networks will promote effective humanitarian aid and community development by facilitating partnerships between researchers, aid organizations and local communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 23.5% of total expenses ($36,000 of $153,457).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Research-Aid Networks is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833345014. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $292K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Research-Aid Networks has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Research-Aid Networks is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is 6127 S University Ave Ste 1415, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Research-Aid Networks has $292K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Research-Aid Networks is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $292K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Research-Aid Networks. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Research-Aid Networks has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated 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.

Communication of the importance and benefit of collaborative work to effective humanitarian aid. Communication and outreach services were provided to five COVID-19 response organizations.COVID-19 communication and outreach services were provided online to the general public and though peer-reviewed scientific research articles and commentaries. Provision of services that enable existing partners to continue collaborative projects were performed for six partner organizations at no cost between COVID-19 response and scientific/research organizations. Research-Aid Networks is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Research-Aid Networks's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $292K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Research-Aid Networks are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Research-Aid Networks is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833345014, 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
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JE
Jeremy Rossman
President

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Beverly R••••••
Director
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Howard R••••••
CFO
JE
Jeremy R••••••
President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Research-Aid Networks This page 74 $292,000 -
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
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New Americans Initiative Inc 90 $476,678 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Research-Aid Networks

What is Research-Aid Networks?
Research-Aid Networks is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Communication of the importance and benefit of collaborative work to effective humanitarian aid. Communication and outreach services were provided to five COVID-19 response organizations.COVID-19 communication and outreach services were provided online to the general public and though peer-reviewed scientific research articles and commentaries. Provision of services that enable existing partners to continue collaborative projects were performed for six partner organizations at no cost between COVID-19 response and scientific/research organizations.
When was Research-Aid Networks founded?
Research-Aid Networks was founded in 2019.
Who leads Research-Aid Networks?
Jeremy Rossman serves as President.
Where is Research-Aid Networks located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Research-Aid Networks's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Research-Aid Networks trustworthy?
Research-Aid Networks has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong 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 Research-Aid Networks's registration number?
IRS EIN: 833345014.
What is Research-Aid Networks's website?
https://researchaidnetworks.org