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PO BOX 146
Combined Lcks WI 54113-0146
Combined Lcks WI | IRS ruling year: 2008 | EIN: 20-5466141
PROVIDE ADOPTION GRANTS TO FAMILIES ADOPTING CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS INTERNATIONALLY.
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Reeces Rainbow Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Reeces Rainbow Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 6/6 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 6/6 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.00% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.00% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 91.56% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 91.56% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
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Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Reeces Rainbow Inc.) or EIN (205466141) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Reeces Rainbow Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Grants Sent
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
During COVID, fewer adoptions were taking place due to the travel restrictions; therefore, our funds raised and our grants disbursed were lower than in other years.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
With fewer families able to travel and longer wait times at all stages of the adoption process, less funding was going out to support families with the adoption process.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Our operations were sustainable during the COVID pandemic.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We will continue to support families in the adoption process to the best of our abilities; thankfully the majority of our advocacy and work can be done remotely, keeping overhead costs low.
Not Currently Scored
Reeces Rainbow Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Reeces Rainbow Inc. reported its two largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
FAMILY SPONSORSHIP GRANT FUND: OUR FSP PROGRAM MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO DONATE TOWARDS FAMILY'S ADOPTION OF A PARTICULAR CHILD. THIS GRANT SUPPLEMENTS THE CHILD'S ORIGINAL WAITING C ... (More)
FAMILY SPONSORSHIP GRANT FUND: OUR FSP PROGRAM MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO DONATE TOWARDS FAMILY'S ADOPTION OF A PARTICULAR CHILD. THIS GRANT SUPPLEMENTS THE CHILD'S ORIGINAL WAITING CHILD GRANT ONCE A FAMILY HAS MADE THE OFFICIAL COMMITMENT FOR THAT CHILD. 100% OF EACH DONATION GOES TO THIS FUND AND IS LEGALLY STILL MADE ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD. SHOULD A FAMILY HAVE TO BACK OUT OR NOT BE APPROVED, ANY FUNDS RECEIVED WOULD REMAIN WITH THE CHILD AS A GRANT FOR THE NEXT FAMILY. THIS IS A VERY POPULAR AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAM FOR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. FUNDS ARE DISBURSED ONCE THE FAMILY HAS BEEN ISSUED A TRAVEL DATE FOR THEIR ADOPTION, AND ARE AVAILABLE TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH THINGS AS AIRFARE, AGENCY FEES, IN-COUNTRY ACCOMMODATIONS/FOOD, FACILITATION/TRANSLATION, ETC. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
WAITING CHILD GRANT FUND:OUR WAITING CHILD GRANT FUND(WHICH INCLUDES FUNDS RAIASED DURING OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE PROJECT),ACCEPTS DONATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL ORPHANS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER ... (More)
WAITING CHILD GRANT FUND:OUR WAITING CHILD GRANT FUND(WHICH INCLUDES FUNDS RAIASED DURING OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE PROJECT),ACCEPTS DONATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL ORPHANS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS LIVING IN FOREIGN ORPHANAGES.THESE FUNDS (Less)
Reeces Rainbow Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Reeces Rainbow Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Reece’s Rainbow advocates and finds families for orphans internationally with Down syndrome and other special needs by raising funds for adoption grants and promoting awareness through an online community, media communications, and other events.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
Reece’s Rainbow serves as a catalyst for social change internationally by setting an example of love, inclusion, acceptance, value, and potential for birth families of children with Down syndrome and other special needs.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Extend outreach to find new potential adoptive families
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Two: Advocate for known waiting children with special needs (international)
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Three: Stay aware adoption laws around the world, and adapt our programming as necessary. Advocating for changes in social policy for individuals with special needs wherever we can.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Typically, our board will gather annually in person at a conference for strategic planning as well as advocacy / outreach with other organizations. With the COVID-19 pandemic, this has been limited; all our meetings are currently virtual.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Raising Awareness
Reece's Rainbow is an adoption grant foundation, working in partnership with adoption agencies and other organizations for the betterment of orphans with special needs around the world. We have very few staff, and MANY volunteers to help us spread our mission, and social media is a vital resource for our advocacy. Not only are we focused on finding families for known, waiting orphans with special needs, but we strive to show by example and sharing just how capable and deserving each one of these children are.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
In many ways, we were fortunate to be prepared for the challenges that came along with the COVID-19 pandemic. Our staff work remotely already, which keeps our overhead low and enables us to draw from a talent pool around the country when hiring. We have a few regular events and conferences that we attend annually, and these were cancelled for safety purposes. We missed that fellowship opportunity, but maintained communication in other ways. The largest challenge by far was on the potential adoptive parents, who had to wait for months -- and sometimes years -- longer than they ever anticipated, to bring their child home. Two years out, and one large nation still has not re-opened their borders for adoptions, leaving families in a perpetual "wait-and-see" pattern.
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