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Thinking Animals Inc
New York, NY · EIN 270623779 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE D99 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · thinkinganimalsunited.org
revenue
$10K
expenses
$51K
net assets
$-36K
employees
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mission · from form 990

To foster a deeper understanding in the general public of the evolutionary bond between humans and other animals and to educate the public regarding issues

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization focused on public education about the evolutionary relationship between humans and other animals, and the broader implications for health, sustainability, and global security. Hosts the annual Rethinking Animals Summit to convene experts across conservation, public health, and animal welfare fields. Based in New York, it promotes interdisciplinary dialogue on animal-related issues aligned with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Rethinking Animals Summit
Annual conference convening experts in conservation, public health, animal welfare, and sustainability to discuss the interconnection between human and animal well-being and its implications for global challenges.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 3 activities
    • Advocates for reimagining societal relationships with animals and addressing species extinction
      Advocates for transforming human-animal relationships by promoting awareness of animals' roles in ecosystem functioning and the environmental and societal impacts of current human-animal dynamics. Addresses the global crisis of species extinction and calls for a reimagined societal dialogue around animals and coexistence.
    • Conducts and publishes research on animal cognition and emotional behavior
      Conducts controlled experiments and observational studies on animal cognition in laboratory and field settings, and publishes science communication content on farm animal cognition, behavior, and emotional experiences based on neuroscience research. Disseminates findings through blogs and educational outreach to communicate scientific consensus on animal emotional experiences.
    • Hosts public education events on human-animal relationships and animal cognition
      Organizes and hosts the Rethinking Animals Summit and the "Exploring Animal Minds" lecture series in Manhattan, including multi-day summits in 2017 and 2019 that convene leaders and citizens to discuss human and non-human animal coexistence. Also produces webinars, public forums, and lectures to foster community engagement and amplify thought-leaders.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$9K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$51K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-36K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • David Lahti — Director
  • Eric Steinhauser — Director
  • Florence Ann Wyper — Director and President
relationships · 44

Who they work with

  • AZA Partner — Participated in discussions on wildlife trafficking and conservation
  • Alex Dehgan Partner — Participated in the 'Tools for a Safer Future' panel discussion.
  • Alpha Omega Charitable Foundation Funder — Named supporter of Thinking Animals United
  • Arca Foundation Funder — Funder of the Rethinking Animals Summit and Exploring Animal Minds Lectures
  • Carol McKenna Partner — Delivered a keynote presentation at the 2019 summit.
  • Compassion in World Farming Partner — Collaborated through speaker participation and shared focus on farm animal welfare
  • Conservation X Labs Partner — Provided innovation-focused conservation strategies and tools
  • Consumer Reports Partner — Engaged through speaker contribution on food policy initiatives
  • David O'Connor Partner — Participated in the 'Tools for a Safer Future' panel discussion.
  • Donner Foundation Funder — Funder of the Exploring Animal Minds Lectures
  • Environmental Investigation Agency Partner — Contributed communications expertise on environmental crime and animal exploitation
  • Environmental Law Institute Partner — Contributed legal scholarship on environmental and animal protection policy
  • Eric Dinerstein Partner — Participated in the 'Tools for a Safer Future' panel discussion.
  • Food Tank Partner — Co-presented on food system challenges and solutions
  • Froelich Foundation Funder — Funder of the Rethinking Animals Summit and Exploring Animal Minds Lectures
  • Glenn Prickett Partner — Participated in panel discussions and group sessions at the summit.
  • Good Food Institute Partner — Provided scientific and technological insights on alternative protein and food innovation
  • Greenbaum Foundation Funder — Funder of the Rethinking Animals Summit and Exploring Animal Minds Lectures
  • IFAW Partner — Co-hosted or collaborated on marine conservation topics at the summit
  • IUCN Government — Represented through a permanent observer to the United Nations
  • Institute for the Future Partner — Contributed expertise through the Food Futures Lab on sustainable food systems
  • International Fund for Animal Welfare Partner — Partnered with and participated in the Thinking Animals United Summit in 2019.
  • Jeremy Coller Foundation Partner — Participated in food system roundtable discussions
  • Lisa Chickering Funder — Founding supporter of Thinking Animals United
  • National Whistleblower Center Partner — Participated in discussions on legal advocacy and enforcement
  • One Earth Future Foundation Partner — Shared research on maritime piracy and its links to animal exploitation
  • Park Foundation Funder — Funder of the Rethinking Animals Summit
  • RESOLVE Partner — Contributed biodiversity and wildlife conservation expertise
  • RL Foundation Funder — Funder of the Exploring Animal Minds Lectures
  • Rock Creek Strategies LLC Partner — Provided strategic insights on sustainability and conservation finance
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Cross-Sectoral Systems Change
    methodology: cross-sector collaboration
    By convening cross-sector and multidisciplinary collaborations, generates innovative solutions for animal and environmental challenges, because integrating diverse expertise leads to more effective and scalable interventions across conservation, welfare, and policy domains.
  • Education as Conservation Catalyst
    methodology: education-for-conservation
    By educating the public on the interconnectedness of animals, ecosystems, and human well-being, fosters love and stewardship that lead to conservation action, because understanding breeds emotional connection and long-term behavioral commitment.
  • Policy and Structural Advocacy
    methodology: policy-coalition-building
    By building coalitions and influencing international policy frameworks, advances animal protection as a global priority, because institutional change at systemic levels amplifies impact beyond individual behavior change.
  • Relational and Cultural Transformation
    methodology: cultural narrative change
    By redefining human-animal relationships through new cultural narratives and companionship models, promotes systemic change in conservation and ethics, because transformed relational frameworks lead to deeper ecological responsibility and sustainable action.
  • Science-Based Narrative Change
    methodology: science_communication
    By using science-based storytelling and research on animal cognition and emotion, fosters public understanding and shifts cultural narratives around animal sentience, because evidence of cognitive complexity increases empathy and motivates ethical behavior change.