2025-03-17T21:59:02-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 852065536 FISH WELFARE INITIATIVE FISH 4403401517 3123 Butterfly Dr Normal IL 61761 Haven King-Nobles Executive Director 4403401517 2025-03-18 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Haven King-Nobles 3123 Butterfly Dr Normal IL 61761 685238 0 X https://www.fishwelfareinitiative.org/ X 2020 IL To improve and advance the welfare interests of fish and other aquatic life used by humans. 5 3 0 3 0 0 687861 670335 0 0 20 8061 0 6842 687881 685238 19742 117500 0 0 0 0 0 0 4998 685393 472122 705135 589622 -17254 95616 165351 260909 901 843 164450 260066 X To improve and advance the welfare interests of fish and other aquatic life used by humans. 0 0 157200 0 0 Our Research & Development Department conducted studies to improve fish welfare in India, including satellite monitoring of water quality, feed fortification for Indian major carps, and tolerance assessments for dissolved oxygen and ammonia. We also began developing a welfare assessment protocol for Indian major carps to improve monitoring tools. Results from these studies are available on our blog and research pages at www.fwi.fish/blog and www.fwi.fish/research. 117500 117500 0 We provided a grant to the Animal Law Center at NALSAR University to conduct research, and stakeholder outreach on fish factory farming in India. 90425 0 0 Through our on-ground staff in India, we supported 162 active farms in adopting higher welfare practices, which is 62 more than the previous year. These practices included lowering stocking densities to sustainable levels and improving water quality management. In 2024, we estimate that this program improved the lives of over 1.2 million fish. 121511 0 0 Description: Advancing FWI's mission for aquatic life and animal welfare in India and China. Majority of these expenses were spent to support our farmer program and research work in India and other stakeholder partnerships and projects. We also spent a portion to pay for staff and support conferences to continue our field-building efforts for aquatic animal welfare in China. 121511 0 0 486636 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X X Haven King-Nobles 4403401517 3123 Butterfly Dr Normal IL 61761 Haven King-Nobles Executive Director 40 X 33000 0 0 Thomas Billington Trustee, Special Projects Lead 33 X 23612 0 0 Laura Gough Trustee, Board President 0.25 X 0 0 0 Andres Jimenez Zorilla Trustee, Board Secretary 0.25 X 0 0 0 Nicholas Hollman Trustee, Board Treasurer 0.25 X 0 0 0 56612 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 670335 0 670335 0 8061 8061 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Refunds 541219 6842 6842 0 0 6842 685238 14903 0 0 X 117500 117500 287 287 17543 17543 376133 306644 64491 4998 635 423 212 11800 8197 3603 477 477 1052 612 440 24228 18483 5745 12063 11246 817 4271 2463 1808 In-field study expenses 13891 13891 0 0 Miscellaneous 3232 2953 279 0 Bank fees 1359 0 1359 0 Online subscriptions 1074 281 793 0 4077 3466 611 589622 486636 97988 4998 134945 234017 31339 5204 21795 26135 8611 757 165351 260909 901 843 901 843 X 159450 260066 5000 0 164450 260066 165351 260909 95616 X 0 0 0 X 562246 368494 687861 670335 2288936 0 562246 368494 687861 670335 2288936 2288936 20 8061 8081 2297017 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31339 5204 26135 0 0 0 0 26135 1 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Animal welfare 34132 South Asia 1 23 Program Services Animal welfare 523964 1 23 558096 South Asia See Part V 117500 Wire transfer 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 We receive monthly expenditure reports and bank statements from our grantee. We audit these and raise questions when deemed necessary. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 1(d) We continued our field-building efforts for aquatic animal welfare in China and co-sponsored and participated in a conference. 2(d) We conducted research and development studies to improve the welfare of fishes in India. Through our on-ground staff, we also support farmers to adopt higher welfare practices. (f) Cash basis. Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Line 1 Cash basis. Line 1(d) To promote awareness, research, and other activities with respect to fish factory farming in the country through the Animal Law Center. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Expenses: $121,511 including grants of $0 Revenue $0 Description: Advancing FWI's mission for aquatic life and animal welfare in India and China. Majority of these expenses were spent to support our farmer program and research work in India and other stakeholder partnerships and projects. We also spent a portion to pay for staff and support conferences to continue our field-building efforts for aquatic animal welfare in China. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Board reviews the 990 and signs to confirm before we file the form. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Trustees review and sign a statement annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 In October 2024, the Board of Directors reviewed and approved the renewal of the Executive Director's contract, including the continuation of the current compensation level. The decision was documented in meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are posted on our transparency page (http://fwi.fish/transparency) on our website. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Description: India Service Contractor Expenses - We hired a service contractor in India to help pay for some on-ground staff. Total expenses: $25,000 Program service expenses: $17,500 Management and general expenses: $7,500 Description: Contractor Services includes administrative support, and program delivery performed by independent contractors for our work. Total expenses: $351,133 Program service expenses: $289,144 Management and general expenses: $56,991 Fundraising expenses: $4,998