Fish Welfare Initiative
- Assets
- $285.4k
- Revenue
- $563.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Normal, IL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 85-2065536
Organization Overview
Fish Welfare Initiative is located in Normal, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fish Welfare Initiative is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Fish Welfare Initiative generated $563.0k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $278.1k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE AND ADVANCE THE WELFARE INTERESTS OF FISH AND OTHER AQUATIC LIFE USED BY HUMANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH OUR SERVICE CONTRACTOR WE ONBOARDED 58 FARMS ONTO OUR ALLIANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE AQUACULTURE. WE WORKED WITH FARMERS TO IMPROVE THEIR PRACTICES ON THE FARM, PARTICULARLY REGARDING LOWERING STOCKING DENSITIES TO SUSTAINABLE LEVELS AND IMPROVING WATER QUALITY. WE ESTIMATE THAT THIS PROGRAM IMPROVED THE LIVES OF 400,000 FISH.
OUR INTERNS HOSTED THE FIRST WEBINAR AIMED AT INCREASING AWARENESS ABOUT FISH WELFARE ISSUES WHICH WAS ATTENDED BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, STUDENTS, FARMERS AND MORE. IN ADDITION, A NETWORK OF ADVISORS/CONSULTANTS INTERESTED IN FISH WELFARE WAS CREATED.
THROUGH THE WORK OF OUR SPECIALIST INTERN WE BUILT SEVERAL CONNECTIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE PALYING VERY ACTIVE ROLES IN ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCACY IN CHINA, SUCH AS RSPCA AND THE WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION. WE ALSO BUILT A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE OF ANIMAL WELFARE (ICCAW). WE WERE INVITED TO HOLD THE FIRST FISH WELFARE SESSION AT THE FIFTH WORLD CONFERENCE OF FARMED ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZED BY ICCAW AND FAO.
THROUGH OUR SERVICE CONTRACTOR WE ONBOARDED 58 FARMS ONTO OUR ALLIANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE AQUACULTURE. WE WORKED WITH FARMERS TO IMPROVE THEIR PRACTICES ON THE FARM, PARTICULARLY REGARDING LOWERING STOCKING DENSITIES TO SUSTAINABLE LEVELS AND IMPROVING WATER QUALITY. WE ESTIMATE THAT THIS PROGRAM IMPROVED THE LIVES OF 400,000 FISH.
OUR INTERNS HOSTED THE FIRST WEBINAR AIMED AT INCREASING AWARENESS ABOUT FISH WELFARE ISSUES WHICH WAS ATTENDED BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, STUDENTS, FARMERS AND MORE. IN ADDITION, A NETWORK OF ADVISORS/CONSULTANTS INTERESTED IN FISH WELFARE WAS CREATED.
THROUGH THE WORK OF OUR SPECIALIST INTERN WE BUILT SEVERAL CONNECTIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE PALYING VERY ACTIVE ROLES IN ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCACY IN CHINA, SUCH AS RSPCA AND THE WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION. WE ALSO BUILT A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE OF ANIMAL WELFARE (ICCAW). WE WERE INVITED TO HOLD THE FIRST FISH WELFARE SESSION AT THE FIFTH WORLD CONFERENCE OF FARMED ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZED BY ICCAW AND FAO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Haven King-Nobles President | Officer | 40 | $4,500 |
Nicholas Hollman Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Karolina Sarek Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $563,009 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $563,009 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $563,009 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,927 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,005 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $260,463 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,742 |
| Information technology | $2,905 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,634 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $205 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $521 |
| Total functional expenses | $278,071 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $285,414 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $285,414 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $473 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $473 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $284,941 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $285,414 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Fish Welfare Initiative has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Smith & Atcheson Fund For Excellence Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL MISSION | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Humane Society Of Missouri St Louis, MO | $118,285,076 | $34,513,821 |
Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | $110,792,054 | $25,583,690 |
Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee, WI | $36,623,524 | $17,852,379 |
Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago, IL | $66,596,441 | $14,208,657 |
Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Incorporated Des Moines, IA | $10,042,927 | $8,401,335 |
Humane Society Of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | $5,932,598 | $6,642,326 |
Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | $24,399,127 | $11,144,330 |
Wayside Waifs Inc Kansas City, MO | $33,809,848 | $10,620,138 |
Kansas City Pet Project Kansas City, MO | $1,985,562 | $5,802,344 |
Dane County Humane Society Madison, WI | $10,653,807 | $5,998,603 |
Anderson Animal Shelter South Elgin, IL | $4,292,021 | $3,393,756 |
Lexington Humane Society Lexington, KY | $7,597,394 | $5,654,522 |