2026-05-14T11:55:26-05:00 2025-06-30 411397419 Abdo LLP 5201 Eden Ave Ste 250 Edina MN 55436 990 2024-07-01 411326460 Rainbow Research Inc RAIN 6129983545 PO Box 1626 Bemidji MN 56619 Samuel Grant Executive Director 5106196206 2026-05-13 1 1 Brandy L Ritz CPA P02069342 9528359090 2026-05-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Samuel Grant PO Box 1626 Bemidji MN 56619 1198876 0 X www.rainbowresearch.org X 1974 MN To support organizations and communities working to improve performance of socio-ecological systems for fully engaged public participation for public health and environmental quality. 6 6 9 6 0 0 1450 258000 548628 795944 3850 30594 65 114338 553993 1198876 0 0 0 0 803566 546901 0 0 102985 532708 606867 1336274 1153768 -782281 45108 128752 235825 233635 213780 -104883 22045 X Rainbow Research, inc. is a transformative research, elaluation and capacity-building firm that works toward amplifying the voices of marginalized people and distrupting/dismantling oppressive systems and structures to contribute to a world in which all people have the freedom to thrive. 0 0 429930 397972 Capacity Building: Rainbow Research, Inc. strengthened the internal capacity of nonprofit organizations and public agencies nationwide by developing customized evaluation frameworks, tools, and protocols tailored to each client's context and goals. The organization provided training and technical assistance to staff at all levels, enabling clients to independently collect, analyze, and use data to drive continuous learning and program improvement. This work advanced systems-level change by equipping partners to identify structural barriers, assess service delivery, and use evidence to inform strategies that improve equity, coordination, and long-term outcomes for the communities they serve. Capacity-building services engaged 50 organizations and 5,000 people. In addition, numerous initiatives focused on coalition development and intercultural relationship building to strengthen climate resilience, improve watershed planning, and advance environmental justice outcomes. 214965 198986 Research: Rainbow Research, Inc. conducted applied research and program evaluations for government agencies, foundations, and nonprofit organizations across the country. Using rigorous qualitative and quantitative methods, the organization assessed program performance, measured outcomes, and produced actionable findings to inform evidence-based decision-making. A core focus of this work was environmental justiceidentifying disparities and community-level impacts related to environmental conditions, and incorporating community perspectives into policy development and advocacy. Rainbow Research's research methodology centers on community-engaged approaches that amplify the voices of marginalized people and surface structural inequities often invisible in conventional data. We provided research services for 12 initiatives in the Midwest United States, one global initiative, and one continent-wide initiative in Africa. A highlight of our work was the development of a Just Transition Planning Guide to support communities in developing strategies to shift the trajectories of communities and regions toward ecological, economic, and intercultural health. 214965 198986 Evaluation: Rainbow Research, Inc. designed and conducted evaluations for a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering findings that supported program improvement, accountability, and organizational learning. The organization applied culturally responsive and equity-centered evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of programs serving communities that have historically been underserved. By combining data rigor with deep community engagement, Rainbow Research helped clients understand not only what their programs achieved, but also how systemic barriers shaped those outcomes and what changes are needed to advance equity at scale. We provided evaluation services for three organizations over one- to multi-year time spans. A highlight of our evaluation work was supporting 14 people with lived experience of homelessness who served as partners with the Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness. These consultants worked alongside state agencies and community advocates to implement and evaluate the statewide strategy to reduce homelessness. 859860 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 38 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN X X X The Organization 6129983545 PO Box 1626 Bemidji MN 56619 Tom Eckstein Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Nina Vongpheth Board Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Terry Janis Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rogeair Purnell Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Droessler Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Ellis Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Samuel Grant Executive Director 40.00 X 132599 0 12163 Joseph Morales Deputy Dir./Indigenous Action Research Dir. 40.00 X 104650 0 0 237249 0 12163 1 0 0 0 0 258000 258000 Research Studies 541700 795944 795944 795944 30594 30594 Payroll Tax Refunds 900099 114338 114338 114338 1198876 795944 0 144932 152283 105611 16389 30283 313581 217451 31637 64493 30624 21271 6283 3070 50413 35047 10330 5036 1130 1130 25240 25240 55817 55817 5248 5248 30720 15130 15568 22 22472 16898 5563 11 3208 3208 11729 11729 Research, Training, and 449890 448452 1438 Professional Developmen 1413 1343 70 1153768 859860 190923 102985 28287 181189 35027 10117 55302 44519 10136 0 128752 235825 119928 103021 113707 110759 233635 213780 X -104883 10045 12000 -104883 22045 128752 235825 45108 81820 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 108433 221 93 1450 258000 368197 772151 976933 1742450 548628 795944 4836106 880584 977154 1742543 550078 1053944 5204303 0 0 0 5204303 427 374 2566 3850 30594 37811 427 374 2566 3850 30594 37811 24 32 55 65 114338 114514 881035 977560 1745164 553993 1198876 5356628 0.97160 0.99850 0.00710 0.00150 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1198876 0 1198876 0 1198876 1153768 0 1153768 0 1153768 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Executive Director and Treasurer distributes a draft of the Form 990 electronically to all board members and solicits feedback. At the following board meeting, the Form 990 is discussed, and once all questions and comments are resolved, the return is formally approved for filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Annually the Board of Directors discusses if there are any matters that may result in a conflict of interest. All board members complete a written conflict of interest form, which is retained by the Executive Director. Conflicts of interest are also discussed as and when the possibility of one might come up. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The board of directors reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Documents are made available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Organizations did not change their oversight or selection processes.