The Rna Society
The rna society (the "society") is a membership organization operating for the purpose of promoting and developing the field of rna research. The society generates revenues primarily from …
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We are a non-profit international scientific society with more than 1800 members dedicated to fostering research and education in the field of RNA science
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Mission
The rna society (the "society") is a membership organization operating for the purpose of promoting and developing the field of rna research. The society generates revenues primarily from membership dues, publisher support, and holding an annual meeting.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Rna Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Rna Society is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Raleigh, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 841222776. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Rna Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841222776. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The Rna Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
The Rna Society is located in Raleigh, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Rna Society has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Rna Society is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Rna Society. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Rna Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
We are a non-profit international scientific society with more than 1800 members dedicated to fostering research and education in the field of RNA science The Rna Society is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to The Rna Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 841222776, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE RNA SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (21)
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21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 56 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Rna Society
- What is The Rna Society?
- The Rna Society is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Raleigh, United States. We are a non-profit international scientific society with more than 1800 members dedicated to fostering research and education in the field of RNA science
- When was The Rna Society founded?
- The Rna Society was founded in 1993.
- Who leads The Rna Society?
- Kelly Campbell serves as CFO.
- Where is The Rna Society located?
- Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, United States.
- What is The Rna Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Rna Society trustworthy?
- The Rna Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 The Rna Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 841222776.
- What is The Rna Society's website?
- http://www.rnasociety.org