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North American 3rs Collaborative Inc

EIN 81-5084899 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$296,085
Spending
$209,418
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
3
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$100,527, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $27,650 spent. 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.
  2. $19,095 spent. 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.
  3. $18,052 spent. 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.
  4. $81,443 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - 3RS CERTIFICATE, MPS, TDB, DEVELOPMENT, RHM, AND AI.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

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

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2017.

    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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