Civic Intelligence

Fish Welfare Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 85-2065536

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 • Filed on Mar 26, 2026

Organization Profilewww.fishwelfareinitiative.org
3123 Butterfly DrNormal, IL 61761

(440) 340-1517

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

89th percentile

44%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$35,100

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.8% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

98th percentile

209%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

82%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Up

$805,218

Up $639,867 (+387%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$803,146

Up $638,696 (+388%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$2,072

Up $1,171 (+130%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue22nd percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,245,609

Up $557,728 (+81%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$702,529

Down $2,606 (-0.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$543,080

Up $560,334 (+3248%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $58,787Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $58,7872020Assets 2021: $285,414Liabilities 2021: $473Net Assets 2021: $284,9412021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2023: $165,351Liabilities 2023: $901Net Assets 2023: $164,4502023Assets 2025: $805,218Liabilities 2025: $2,072Net Assets 2025: $803,1462025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$805,218
Liabilities$2,072
Net Assets$803,146
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $98,480Expenses 2020: $39,693Net Income 2020: $58,7872020Revenue 2021: $563,009Expenses 2021: $278,071Net Income 2021: $284,9382021Revenue 2022: $368,854Expenses 2022: $493,269Net Income 2022: -$124,4152022Revenue 2023: $687,881Expenses 2023: $705,135Net Income 2023: -$17,2542023Revenue 2025: $1,245,609Expenses 2025: $702,529Net Income 2025: $543,0802025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,245,609
Expenses$702,529
Net Income$543,080
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 26, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,245,609
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve and advance the welfare interests of fish and other aquatic life used by humans.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$234,017$771,566▲ $537,549
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$26,135$33,086▲ $6,951
Total Assets$260,909$805,218▲ $544,309
Other Assets Total$757$566▼ $191
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$843$2,072▲ $1,229
Total Liabilities$843$2,072▲ $1,229
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$260,066$803,146▲ $543,080
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$260,066$803,146▲ $543,080
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$260,909$805,218▲ $544,309

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$33,086$9,482$42,568
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Haven King-NoblesExecutive DirectorFT$35,100$35,100

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ameer ViraniTrustee, Board President
Krzysztof WojtasTrustee
Tony SenanayakeTrustee
Laura GoughTrustee, Board Secretary
Kyle LuccheseTrustee, Board Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,231,137
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$14,472
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,231,137
Change in Net Assets
$543,080
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$570,983
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$79,100
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$52,446
Total Fundraising Expense$3,510
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$405,371$30,249-$435,620
Foreign Grants$79,100--$79,100
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$15,795$15,795$3,510$35,100
Travel$26,827$943-$27,770
Other Salaries and Wages$14,144$1,571-$15,715
Conferences and Meetings$15,106$97-$15,203
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,187-$10,187
Office Expenses$9,321$92-$9,413
Depreciation Depletion$2,470$1,808-$4,278
Occupancy$3,591$95-$3,686
All Other Expenses$2,559--$2,559
Advertising$2,302--$2,302
Payroll Taxes$1,468$163-$1,631
Other Expenses$1,222$279$0$1,501
Information Technology$1,081--$1,081
Fees for Services Management-$426-$426
Fees for Services Legal-$355-$355
Total Functional Expenses$635,637$63,382$3,510$702,529
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
31
Spending
$700,712

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
South AsiaProgram ServicesAnimal Welfare - See Part V128$574,581
East Asia and the PacificProgram ServicesAnimal Welfare - See Part V03$126,131
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fish Welfare Initiative
EIN
85-2065536
Phone
4403401517
Address
3123 Butterfly Dr, Normal, IL 61761

Signing Officer

Name
Haven King-Nobles
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4403401517
Signed
2026-03-26

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Haven King-Nobles
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
1
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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 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”

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IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0To promote awareness, research, and other activities with respect to fish factory farming in the country through the Animal Law Center.
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0We receive monthly expenditure reports and bank statements from our grantee. We audit these and raise questions when deemed necessary.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13(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.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Cash basis.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt04d: 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Board reviews the 990 and signs to confirm before we file the form.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Trustees review and sign a statement annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3In 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are posted on our transparency page (http://fwi.fish/transparency) on our website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5[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
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$805,218
Liabilities
$2,072
Net assets
$803,146
Revenue
$1,245,609
Expenses
$702,529
Net income
$543,080
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.00$0.80$1.25$0.70$0.54
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.16$0.69$0.71$0.02
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.49$0.12
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.29$0.00$0.28$0.56$0.28$0.28
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.10$0.04$0.06