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Alligator Intelligence

EIN 33-2086684 · Springfield, LA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALLIGATOR INTELLIGENCE IS RESEARCH ORGANIZATION THAT STUDIES THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE COMMERCIAL ALLIGATOR FARMING INDUSTRY. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY HAS SEVERAL RESEARCH PAPERS UNDER PEER REVIEW, CONDUCTING LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS STUDIES, CALCULATING NATURAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS, AND EVALUATING THE ALLIGATORS ON NATURAL CARBON IN THE LOUISIANA MARSHES. CURRENTLY, THE RESEARCH IS CONDUCTED IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, BUT FUTURE RESEARCH IS NOT LIMITED TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. MAJORITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TIME, AROUND 80 PERCENT, IS DEVOTED TO RESEARCH. ANY TIME NOT DEVOTED TO RESEARCH WILL BE FOR MANAGERIAL TASKS SUCH AS SOLICITING DONATIONS AND RECORD KEEPING. THE RESEARCH WILL BE FUND BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND GRANTS FROM GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY WHICH RELATES THE ENTITY'S ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS.

Income
$305,000
Spending
$55,458
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
54 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 54.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 82% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $33,032 spent. ALLIGATOR INTELLIGENCE IS RESEARCH ORGANIZATION THAT STUDIES THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE COMMERCIAL ALLIGATOR FARMING INDUSTRY. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY HAS SEVERAL RESEARCH PAPERS UNDER PEER REVIEW, CONDUCTING LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS STUDIES, CALCULATING NATURAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS, AND EVALUATING THE ALLIGATORS ON NATURAL CARBON IN THE LOUISIANA MARSHES. CURRENTLY, THE RESEARCH IS CONDUCTED IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, BUT FUTURE RESEARCH IS NOT LIMITED TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. MAJORITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TIME, AROUND 80 PERCENT, IS DEVOTED TO RESEARCH. ANY TIME NOT DEVOTED TO RESEARCH WILL BE FOR MANAGERIAL TASKS SUCH AS SOLICITING DONATIONS AND RECORD KEEPING. THE RESEARCH WILL BE FUND BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND GRANTS FROM GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY WHICH RELATES THE ENTITY'S ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in November 2025. It is too new to have a track record.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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