Atlantic Shark Institute
Provide support and resources to conduct shark research
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Performed various in field studies and observationsrecording shark movements and actions
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Provide support and resources to conduct shark research
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAtlantic Shark Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Wakefield, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 832119880. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $164K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Atlantic Shark Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Atlantic Shark Institute is located in Wakefield, RI, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Atlantic Shark Institute has $164K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 71% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Atlantic Shark Institute is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $164K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Atlantic Shark Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Atlantic Shark Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 96% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 71%. Visit the Atlantic Shark Institute profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Performed various in field studies and observationsrecording shark movements and actions Atlantic Shark Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Atlantic Shark Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 71%. Its annual revenue of $164K is below the peer average of $14M.
Yes, donations to Atlantic Shark Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Atlantic Shark Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 832119880, 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.
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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ATLANTIC SHARK INSTITUTE 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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Quick facts about Atlantic Shark Institute
- What is Atlantic Shark Institute?
- Atlantic Shark Institute is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wakefield, United States. Performed various in field studies and observationsrecording shark movements and actions
- When was Atlantic Shark Institute founded?
- Atlantic Shark Institute was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Atlantic Shark Institute?
- Jon Dodd serves as Director.
- Where is Atlantic Shark Institute located?
- Headquartered in Wakefield, United States.
- What is Atlantic Shark Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Atlantic Shark Institute trustworthy?
- Atlantic Shark Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Atlantic Shark Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 832119880.
- What is Atlantic Shark Institute's website?
- https://www.atlanticsharkinstitute.org