2026-09-10T07:55:13-05:00 2025-12-31 131655065 LUTZ AND CARR CPAS LLP 551 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 400 NEW YORK NY 10176 990 2025-01-01 842789675 SPECIES UNITE 23 INC SPEC 2125186655 321 MANHATTAN AVENUE 2 BROOKLYN NY 11211 ELIZABETH NOVOGRATZ PRESIDENT 2125186655 2026-09-09 1 FREDERICK MARTENS P00298107 2126972299 2025 ELIZABETH NOVOGRATZ 321 MANHATTAN AVENUE 2 BROOKLYN NY 11211 1141702 0 X WWW.SPECIESUNITE.COM X 2019 NY OUR MISSION IS TO END ANIMAL EXPLOITATION AND ADVOCATE FOR A WORLD OF CO-EXISTENCE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO TRANSFORMING THE WAY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT AND INTERACT WITH NONHUMAN ANIMALS BY FOCUSING ON THREE CORE PILLARS: WE EXPOSE THE HIDDEN REALITIES OF INDUSTRIES THAT HARM ANIMALS, AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THOSE FIGHTING FOR CHANGE, AND PROVIDE THE TOOLS FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION. 4 3 1 3 0 0 522562 1139899 0 0 0 0 245 1803 522807 1141702 0 0 0 0 134966 150502 0 0 116817 232488 424963 367454 575465 155353 566237 469148 988819 0 2412 469148 986407 X OUR MISSION IS TO END ANIMAL EXPLOITATION AND ADVOCATE FOR A WORLD OF CO-EXISTENCE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO TRANSFORMING THE WAY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT AND INTERACT WITH NONHUMAN ANIMALS BY FOCUSING ON THREE CORE PILLARS: WE EXPOSE THE HIDDEN REALITIES OF INDUSTRIES THAT HARM ANIMALS, AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THOSE FIGHTING FOR CHANGE, AND PROVIDE THE TOOLS FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION. 0 0 155519 1803 DOCUMENTARY/PROJECT LIBERTY: 30,000 MONKEYS IN MY BACKYARD IS A DOCUMENTARY HIGHLIGHTING THE FIGHT OF THE RESIDENTS OF BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA, AGAINST A PROPOSED MONKEY-BREEDING FACILITY THAT THREATENS TO HOUSE 30,000 LONG-TAILED MACAQUES IN THEIR TOWN. THIS DOCUMENTARY WILL EXPOSE THE ETHICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS SURROUNDING PRIMATE BREEDING FOR RESEARCH AND AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THOSE ADVOCATING FOR HUMANE ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTING. BY RAISING AWARENESS OF THE HIDDEN REALITIES OF THE PRIMATE SUPPLY CHAIN AND EMPOWERING GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM, THIS PROJECT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWING MOVEMENT FOR ETHICAL SCIENCE AND ANIMAL JUSTICE. 92052 NEWSLETTERS:40 NEWSLETTERS SINCE MARCH 2020 WITH ARTICLES ON THE LATEST IN ANIMAL PROTECTION, CONSERVATION, PLANT AND CELL BASED FOODS, INNOVATIONS IN MATERIALS (IE. PLANT-BASED LEASTHER AND SILK), AND RECIPIES. 72390 CAMPAIGNS:1) 30 DAY VEGAN CHALLENGE - AN ONGOING CAMPAIGN TO HELP PEOPLE TRY A PLANT-BASED DIET WITH DAILY SUPPORT/EMAILS, RECIPIES, TIPS, INFORMATION ON HEALTH, INFORMATION ON THE BENEFITS TO THE BODY, THE PLANET, AND THE ANIMALS. 2) VEGAN GIFT GUIDE - A MULTI-SECTION GIFT GUIDE WITH ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL PRODUCTS FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING: SHOES, COATS, CLOTHING, FOOD, BEAUTY PRODUCTS, MAKE-UP, ART SUPPLIES, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, BEDDING, ETC.3) ACTION FOR ANIMALS CHALLENGE - A 30 DAY CAMPAIGN TO HELP PEOPLE HELP ANIMALS BY WRITING LETTERS, SIGNING PETITIONS, VOLUNTEERING, DOING COMMUNITY WORK AND MAKE SMALL CHANGES IN THEIR DAILY LIVES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS AND THE PLANET. 71061 PODCASTS:WEEKLY EPISODES SINCE MARCH 2020 THAT FOCUS ON ANIMAL PROTECTION, CONSERVATION, AND SOLUTIONS TOWARD BUILDING A BETTER WORLD FOR ANIMALS - IE. 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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 ELIZABETH NOVOGRATZ AND JACQUELINE NOVOGRATZ - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH APPLIES TO THE CORPORATION'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ("COVERED PERSONS"). EACH COVERED PERSON IS REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE, NOT LESS THAN ANNUALLY, THAT HE OR SHE HAS READ AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. WHEN A COVERED PERSON BECOMES AWARE OF A PROPOSED COVERED TRANSACTION, HE OR SHE HAS A DUTY TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: (A) IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF SUCH COVERED TRANSACTION IN WRITING, EITHER TO THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE "BOARD") OR ANY AUTHORIZED COMMITTEE THEREOF; (B) REFRAIN FROM USING HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE TO ENCOURAGE THE CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO THE COVERED TRANSACTION; AND (C) PHYSICALLY EXCUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE COVERED TRANSACTION WITH DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION AND AT MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OR AUTHORIZED COMMITTEE THEREOF, EXCEPT TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE COVERED TRANSACTION. IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE CORPORATION IN IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL COVERED TRANSACTIONS, EACH COVERED PERSON IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND TO UPDATE SUCH STATEMENT AS NECESSARY TO REFLECT CHANGES DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. COMPLETED DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY THE CORPORATION'S LEGAL COUNSEL. THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (A) REVIEWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS OR REPORTS REGARDING SAME; (B) RECEIVING DISCLOSURES OF PROPOSED COVERED TRANSACTIONS; (C) REVIEWING PROPOSED COVERED TRANSACTIONS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY MEET THE STANDARD FOR APPROVAL OF COVERED TRANSACTIONS; AND (D) KEEPING, OR CAUSING TO BE KEPT, MINUTES AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTATION AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO DOCUMENT THE REVIEW OF COVERED TRANSACTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD AT THE ORGANIZATION'S INCEPTION AFTER COMPARING SALARIES OF SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTENT WRITER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 28,454. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 7,114. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,568. PAYROLL SERVICE FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,754. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,754. SOUND EDITOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 18,945. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 18,945. EDITORIAL CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 12,513. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 12,513. SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,675. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,675. DEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGN CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 30,243. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 10,918. TOTAL EXPENSES 41,161. TECHNOLOGY ADMIN CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 518. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 452. TOTAL EXPENSES 970. MARKETING AND OPERATIONS CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 59,287. TOTAL EXPENSES 59,287. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: REVERSAL OF PRIOR YEAR RESTRICTED PLEDGE -48,978. FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION'S INITIAL AUDIT WAS REQUIRED FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDPEENDENT ACCOUNTANT.