Nonprofit · EIN 81-5084899
NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC
Also known as NA3RSC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30329
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $296,085 | $209,418 | $86,667 | $296,514 | $30,001 | $266,513 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $225,826 | $230,351 | -$4,525 | $191,666 | $11,754 | $179,912 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $224,782 | $221,540 | $3,242 | $198,828 | $14,460 | $184,368 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $202,986 | $171,047 | $31,939 | $188,561 | $7,440 | $181,121 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $282,164
- Program service revenue
- $11,258
- Investment income
- $2,445
- Other revenue
- $218
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,682
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,300
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $144,140
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,721
- Travel
- $2,593
- Depreciation
- $23
- Program services (functional)
- $146,240
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,265
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,913
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $191,666
- Total assets, end of year
- $296,514
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,001
- Net assets, end of year
- $266,513
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,373
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $266,513
- Gross receipts
- $296,085
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN LA FOLLETTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,527 |
| SALLY THOMPSON-IRITANI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MELISSA TRUELOVE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JERRY POLING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SZCZEPAN BARAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CLIVE ROPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN HOBERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOSSEIN ESLAMI AMIRABADI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEAGHAN LOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PENELOPE REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN BOLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFREY MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA BRICE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN PANDOLFO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA A CONOUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOEL DYBDAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN LA FOLLETTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $97,350 | $23,000 |
| SZCZEPAN BARAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH NUNAMAKER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY THOMPSON-IRITANI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY POLING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA TRUELOVE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NOEL DYBDAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN HOBERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA WINNICKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BOLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIVE ROPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MANUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEAGHAN LOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENELOPE REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOSSEIN ESLAMI AMIRABADI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA A CONOUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN LA FOLLETTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $78,500 | $22,084 |
| BEN CAPPIELLO | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH NUNAMAKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY THOMPSON-IRITANI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY POLING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA TRUELOVE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN HOBERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES CURRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAYNA HALVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIVE ROPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MANUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEAGHAN LOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSIE CARDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NOEL DYBDAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA A CONOUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN LA FOLLETTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $66,615 |
| BEN CAPPIELLO | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH NUNAMAKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SALLY THOMPSON-IRITANI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MC MILLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NORMAN PETERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JERRY POLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALAN HOBERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES CURRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAYNA HALVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLIVE ROPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS MANUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEAGHAN LOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSIE CARDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 954 GATEWOOD RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30329-4208
- In care of
- % EMORY UNIV-YERKES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MEGAN LAFOLLETTE, 1312 17TH ST PMB 70570, DENVER, CO 80202
- Signed the 990
- ALAN HOBERMAN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (303) 531-5327
- Website
- WWW.3rc.org
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
ADVANCING BETTER SCIENCE - FOR BOTH PEOPLE AND ANIMALS - THROUGH FACILITATING EDUCATION AND COLLABORATIVE EXPERT WORKING GROUPS ON ANIMAL WELFARE, STUDY DESIGN, AND NON-ANIMAL METHODS.
Program accomplishments
- GENERAL PROGRAMS - THE 3RS COLLABORATIVE GENERAL PROGRAMS ADVANCE THE 3RS GENERALLY AS A CONCEPT AS WELL AS SPECIFIC 3RS TOPICS. THIS INCLUDES WORKING ON ADVANCING MICROPHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, PRESENTATIONS ON HOME CAGE MONITORING, EFFORTS RELATED TO REFINED MOUSE HANDLING, AND CREATING RESOURCES ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MONITORING. THESE EFFORTS HELP SCIENTISTS IMPROVE THE LIVES OF RESEARCH ANIMALS, USE FEWER OF THEM PER EXPERIMENT, AND REPLACE THEM ALTOGETHER.Expenses $27,650 · grants $1,000 · revenue $6,406
- COMPASSION FATIGUE - THE 3RS COLLABORATIVES COMPASSION FATIGUE INITIATIVE WORKS TO IMPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS WORKING WITH RESEARCH ANIMALS. IN 2025 WE LAUNCHED A CULTURE OF CARE HUB TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE. WE ALSO FINALIZE WORK ON OUR LONGITUDINAL MANUSCRIPT ON COMPASSION FATIGUE.Expenses $19,095
- COMMUNICATIONS/EDUCATION/OUTREACH - THE 3RS COMMUNCATION/EDUCATION/OUTREACH PROGRAM MAINTAINED A FREE, OPEN-ACCESS WEBSITE WITH OVER 30 RESOURCE PAGES, SENDS REGULAR NEWSLETTER EDUCATING STAKEHOLDERS ON RESOURCES/ARTICLES/WEBINARS, AND SUPPORTS CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS. THIS PROGRAM EDUCATES SCIENTISTS, VETERINARIANS, AND ANIMAL CARE STAFF ON METHODS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF RESEARCH ANIMALS, REDUCE THE NUMBERS NECESSARY FOR RESEARCH, AND REPLACE THEM WITH OTHER TECHNOLOGY.Expenses $18,052
- OTHER PROGRAMS - 3RS CERTIFICATE, MPS, TDB, DEVELOPMENT, RHM, AND AI.Expenses $81,443 · revenue $4,852
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5084899
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $296,514
- Income (IRS master file)
- $296,085
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $296,085 | $209,418 | $296,514 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $225,826 | $230,351 | $191,666 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $224,782 | $221,540 | $198,828 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $202,986 | $171,047 | $188,561 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-5084899).
Questions about NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC
- What is the EIN of NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC is 81-5084899.
- Is NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MEGAN LAFOLLETTE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,527 (MEGAN LA FOLLETTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTH AMERICAN 3RS COLLABORATIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $296,085, expenses of $209,418 and total assets of $296,514 at year end.
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