Aquatic Life Institute Inc
Aquatic life institute ali acts as a hub for aquatic animal advocacy
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Operating from effective altruism principles, Aquatic Life Institute accelerates and supports activities that positively impact aquatic animals, focusing on the highest-impact welfare interventions for aquatic animals on a global scale.
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Mission
Aquatic life institute ali acts as a hub for aquatic animal advocacy
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Aquatic Life Institute Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAquatic Life Institute Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Rye, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 873020380. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $746K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Aquatic Life Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 873020380. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Aquatic Life Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Aquatic Life Institute Inc is located in Rye, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Aquatic Life Institute Inc has $746K in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Aquatic Life Institute Inc is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $746K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Aquatic Life Institute Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Aquatic Life Institute Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Operating from effective altruism principles, Aquatic Life Institute accelerates and supports activities that positively impact aquatic animals, focusing on the highest-impact welfare interventions for aquatic animals on a global scale. Aquatic Life Institute Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $746K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Aquatic Life Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aquatic Life Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 873020380, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AQUATIC LIFE INSTITUTE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
First European Ocean Pact misses the mark on protecting aquatic life - Eurogroup for Animals
Aquatic Life Institute Publishes New Tuna Welfare Guide - The Fishing Daily
Blueyou launches aquatic animal welfare policy - Global Seafood Alliance
Wasseem Emam Q&A, Ethical Seafood Research & Aquatic Life Institute - Global Seafood Alliance
Aquatic Life Institute launches public tool to evaluate aquatic animal welfare in seafood certifications - SeafoodSource
Aquatic Life Institute calls for marine fisheries to adopt welfare-based approach - SeafoodSource
Have you met the Aquatic Life Institute? - Eurogroup for Animals
Aquatic Life Institute: Safeguarding the welfare of aquatic animals - Innovation News Network
Aquatic Animal Welfare Defined for the First Time - sentientmedia.org
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 9 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Aquatic Life Institute Inc
- What is Aquatic Life Institute Inc?
- Aquatic Life Institute Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rye, United States. Operating from effective altruism principles, Aquatic Life Institute accelerates and supports activities that positively impact aquatic animals, focusing on the highest-impact welfare interventions for aquatic animals on a global scale.
- When was Aquatic Life Institute Inc founded?
- Aquatic Life Institute Inc was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Aquatic Life Institute Inc?
- Sophika Kostyniuk serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Aquatic Life Institute Inc located?
- Headquartered in Rye, NY, United States.
- What is Aquatic Life Institute Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Aquatic Life Institute Inc trustworthy?
- Aquatic Life Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Aquatic Life Institute Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 873020380.
- What is Aquatic Life Institute Inc's website?
- https://www.ali.fish/