2026-03-24T21:54:31-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 852065536 FISH WELFARE INITIATIVE FISH 4403401517 3123 Butterfly Dr Normal IL 61761 Haven King-Nobles Executive Director 4403401517 2026-03-26 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Haven King-Nobles 3123 Butterfly Dr Normal IL 61761 1245609 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. 6 5 1 1 0 0 670335 1231137 0 0 8061 14472 6842 0 685238 1245609 117500 79100 0 0 0 52446 0 0 3510 472122 570983 589622 702529 95616 543080 260909 805218 843 2072 260066 803146 To improve and advance the welfare interests of fish and other aquatic life used by humans. 0 0 321559 79100 0 Our Research & Development Department conducted studies to improve fish welfare in India, including satellite monitoring of water quality, potential welfare improvements for fish at the nursery farming stage, and improved slaughter. We also developed a welfare assessment protocol for Indian major carps to enhance monitoring tools. Results from these studies are available on our blog and research pages at www.fwi.fish/blog and www.fwi.fish/research. 149713 0 0 We collaborated with local partners in China to host an Aquatic Animal Welfare Forum and 2 webinars discussing fish welfare. We also conducted in-country field visits and identified key welfare improvements for farmed fish in China. We continued building relationships with key Chinese stakeholders that will be significant for advancing the field and idea of fish welfare in China in the next years to come. 142583 0 0 Through our on-ground staff in India, we supported 179 active farms in adopting higher welfare practices. These practices included lowering stocking densities to sustainable levels and improving water quality management. In 2025, we estimate that this program improved the lives of over 1.9 million fish. 21782 0 0 Description: Advancing FWI's mission for aquatic life and animal welfare in India and China. These expenses directly support program delivery in India and China, including supplies for field offices where programmatic work is conducted and meals for staff during field visits. 21782 0 0 635637 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 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X Haven King-Nobles 4403401517 3123 Butterfly Dr Normal IL 61761 Haven King-Nobles Executive Director 40 X 35100 0 0 Krzysztof Wojtas Trustee 0.25 X 0 0 0 Tony Senanayake Trustee 0.25 X 0 0 0 Ameer Virani Trustee, Board President 0.25 X 0 0 0 Laura Gough Trustee, Board Secretary 0.25 X 0 0 0 Kyle Lucchese Trustee, Board Treasurer 0.25 X 0 0 0 35100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1231137 1231137 0 14472 14472 0 0 0 0 0 1245609 14472 0 0 X 79100 79100 35100 15795 15795 3510 15715 14144 1571 1631 1468 163 426 426 355 355 10187 10187 435620 405371 30249 2302 2302 9413 9321 92 1081 1081 3686 3591 95 27770 26827 943 15203 15106 97 4278 2470 1808 In-field study expenses 53224 53224 0 0 Miscellaneous 2583 2056 527 Bank Fees 795 0 795 0 Online subscriptions 1501 1222 279 2559 2559 702529 635637 63382 3510 234017 771566 42568 9482 26135 33086 757 566 260909 805218 843 2072 843 2072 X 260066 803146 0 0 260066 803146 260909 805218 543080 X 0 0 0 X 562246 368494 687861 670335 1231137 3520073 562246 368494 687861 670335 1231137 3520073 4147 3515926 20 8061 14472 22553 3542626 0.99246 0.9836 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42568 9482 33086 0 0 0 0 33086 1 East Asia and the Pacific 0 3 Program Services Animal Welfare - See Part V 126131 South Asia 1 28 Program Services Animal Welfare - See Part V 574581 1 31 700712 South Asia To promote awareness, research, and other activities with respect to fish factory farming in the country through the Animal Law Center. 79100 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 3(1)(e) We conducted field visits and meeting with stakeholders to understand the state of aquaculture in China and co-sponsored and participated in a conference and webinars. 3(2)(e) We conducted research and development studies to improve the welfare of fishes in India. Through our on-ground staff, we supported farmers in adopting higher welfare practices. (f) Cash basis. Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Cash basis. Form 990, Part IV, Line 4 4d: Expenses: $21,782 including grants of $0 Revenue $0 Description: Advancing FWI's mission for aquatic life and animal welfare in India and China. These expenses directly support program delivery in India and China, including supplies for field offices where programmatic work is conducted and meals for staff during field visits. 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 September 2025, 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 [1] Description: India Service Contractor Expenses - We hired a service contractor in India to assist with leasing office space. All related expenses were management and general. A: Total expenses: $5,724 B: Program service expenses: $0 C: Management and general expenses: $5,724 D: Fundraising expenses: $0 [2] Description: Contractor Services - Independent contractors provided administrative support and program delivery, including program staff in India and China who implemented on-the-ground welfare programs. A: Total expenses: $429,896 B: Program service expenses: $405,371 C: Management and general expenses: $24,525 D: Fundraising expenses: $0