"Rachel's Action Network (RAN), a nonpartisan 501(c)4 named in honor of Rachel Carson, supports women environmental champions running for office, and empowers women to influence the political process. We do this by endorsing candidates, running ads on social media to support candidates and environmental initiatives, publishing reports on women's leadership, and hosting educational events for our members with women legislators. Founded in 2004, RAN began as a political advocacy program of our sister organization, Rachel's Network, a 501(c)3 that builds productive alliances among women philanthropists who work at the intersection of philanthropy, conservation, and women's leadership."