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Aquatic Life Institute Inc

Aquatic life institute ali acts as a hub for aquatic animal advocacy

Animal Welfare Rye, NY EIN: 873020380 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Aquatic Life Institute Inc

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Rye, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Aquatic life institute ali acts as a hub for aquatic animal advocacy

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.57%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.8% of total expenses ($108,733 of $733,250).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aquatic 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SO
Sophika K••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

First European Ocean Pact misses the mark on protecting aquatic life - Eurogroup for Animals
Jun 2025
www.eurogroupforanimals.org
Aquatic Life Institute Publishes New Tuna Welfare Guide - The Fishing Daily
Feb 2025
thefishingdaily.com
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Blueyou launches aquatic animal welfare policy - Global Seafood Alliance
Apr 2024
www.globalseafood.org
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Wasseem Emam Q&A, Ethical Seafood Research & Aquatic Life Institute - Global Seafood Alliance
Aug 2022
www.globalseafood.org
Aquatic Life Institute launches public tool to evaluate aquatic animal welfare in seafood certifications - SeafoodSource
Jul 2022
www.seafoodsource.com
Aquatic Life Institute calls for marine fisheries to adopt welfare-based approach - SeafoodSource
Mar 2022
www.seafoodsource.com
Have you met the Aquatic Life Institute? - Eurogroup for Animals
Aug 2021
www.eurogroupforanimals.org
Aquatic Life Institute: Safeguarding the welfare of aquatic animals - Innovation News Network
May 2021
www.innovationnewsnetwork.com
Aquatic Animal Welfare Defined for the First Time - sentientmedia.org
Dec 2020
sentientmedia.org

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 9 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2021
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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/