Canada · Human rights and democracy
Rainbow Railroad
Non-profit LGBT support/relocation agency
Rainbow Railroad is a global not-for-profit organization that helps at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety worldwide. Based in the United States and Canada, Rainbow Railroad is an organization that helps LGBTQI+ people facing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics. In a time when there are more displaced people than ever, LGBTQI+ people are uniquely vulnerable due to systemic, state-enabled homophobia and transphobia. These factors either displace them in their own country or prevent them from escaping harm. As a result of Rainbow Railroad, more LGBTQI+ individuals can access lives free from persecution, and ultimately, we envision a world where LGBTQI+ people can live lives of their choosing, free from persecution.
- Founded
- 2006
- Income 2024
- CA$8.8M
Accounts
Income Expenditure
Source: Canada Revenue Agency (T3010) — official register
Data table
| Year | Income | Expenditure | Public funds | Staff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CA$8.8M | CA$8.7M | – | 66 | Canada Revenue Agency (T3010) |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$8.5M | CA$8.2M | – | 49 | Canada Revenue Agency (T3010) |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$7.1M | CA$7.1M | – | 40 | Canada Revenue Agency (T3010) |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$4.8M | CA$4.7M | – | 27 | Canada Revenue Agency (T3010) |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$3.4M | CA$2.8M | – | 16 | Canada Revenue Agency (T3010) |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$3M | CA$2.8M | – | 12 | Canada Revenue Agency (T3010) |
Public funds from donor governments
Payments by donor in the last 5 years
| Donor | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Global Affairs Canada (Canada) | €310,944 | €129,311 |
Payments to the organisation reported by the aid agencies of 17 countries (USAID, FCDO, BMZ, Sida and others) in their own IATI data, converted to euros at the year's average rate. They include funds passed on to local partners. Not all donors name the recipient of their payments, so figures may be incomplete; EU funds are in their own section.
Projects published on IATI (most recent and largest)
| Project | Country | Period | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symposium Report on Specific Populations | 2025–2025 closed | – | |
| Feedback Collection from Academics | 2025–2025 closed | – | |
| Conference Logistics | 2025–2026 closing | – | |
| Dissemination of Meta-Analysis Findings | 2025–2025 closed | – | |
| Academic Symposium Logistics | 2025–2025 closed | – | |
| Draft Declaration on Forced Displacement | 2025–2025 ongoing | – | |
| Roundtable Logistics and Delivery | 2024–2025 ongoing | – | |
| Amplify CSO Messages | 2024–2025 ongoing | – | |
| Roundtable Reports | 2024–2026 closing | – | |
| Symposium Findings Report | 2024–2026 closing | – | |
| Multistakeholder Framework Development | 2024–2025 closed | – | |
| Bilateral Meeting Logistics | 2024–2025 ongoing | – | |
| CSO Liaison for Policy Meetings | 2024–2025 closed | – | |
| Fellowship Program | 2024–2025 closed | – | |
| Meta-Analysis on LGBTQI+ Displacement | 2024–2025 closed | – | |
| Roundtable Logistics | 2024–2025 closed | – | |
| Partnership and Engagement Strategy | 2024–2024 closed | – | |
| Crisis Fund Reporting | 2024–2027 ongoing | – |
Titles are shown as published by the organisation, in their original language. Spending = disbursements and expenditure reported on IATI, in US$.
Countries declared
Afghanistan · Argentina · Azerbaijan · Bolivia · Brazil · Congo - Brazzaville · China · Costa Rica · Cyprus · Germany · Ecuador · Egypt · France · Ghana · Guyana · India · Iraq · Iran · Jamaica · Jordan · Kenya · Lebanon · Mexico · Norway · Nepal · Pakistan · Poland · Russia · Rwanda · Saudi Arabia · Sudan · Syria · Türkiye · Ukraine · Uganda · United States · Yemen
Official checks
- Public register
- Canada Revenue Agency — active registration
- Latest accounts filed
- 2024 (Canada Revenue Agency (T3010))
Facts from public registers and certification bodies, not a judgement on the organisation; the absence of a label is not a negative sign. Methodology
Timeline
- Founded
- First publication on IATI