Transparency
Capability Statement
High Alert Institute, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to education, innovation, resilience and sustainability in the All Hazards, One Health, One Nature (AHOHN) Framework. From our roots in disaster preparedness and response, we understand how closely linked the health and success of communities are to their surrounding habitats.
IRS Form 990
As a 501(c)(3) public charity, we file our IRS Form 990 to comply with federal reporting requirements for non-profit organizations.
Our GuideStar Membership
GuideStar USA specializes in reporting on U.S. non-profit companies by connecting people and organizations with information on the programs and services of each charity as well as corresponding financial reports. All charities listed in the GuideStar database are in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service. High Alert Institute is a proud member of GuideStar.
Recognition & Ratings
High Alert Institute is known for our transparency and dedication to our mission. We receive top ratings from leading charity evaluators.
Candid (GuideStar)
Charity Navigator
1% for the Planet
Additional Forms
Bylaws and Policies
- Bylaws - Updated 12May2022
- Exhibit A Vision Mission and Narrative
- Exhibit B - Roles & Responsibilities of Board Officers
- Exhibit C - Chairperson President Job Description
- Exhibit D - Vice-Chairperson Vice-President Job Description
- Exhibit E - Board Member Job Description - Updated 2025
- Exhibit F - Goods and Services
- Exhibit G1 - Donor Bill of Rights
- Exhibit G2 - Fundraising
- Exhibit H - Fundraising Contracts
- Exhibit I - States for Fundraising
- Exhibit J1 - Conflict of Interest Policy
- Exhibit J2 - Policy and Bylaws Update Consent
- Exhibit J3 - Whistleblower Policy
- Exhibit J4 - Document Retention and Destruction Policy
- Exhibit K – Articles of Incorporation
- Exhibit L1 - IRS Notice dtd 6.10.11
- Exhibit L2 - IRS Exempt Approval dtd 6.9.11
- Exhibit M - Animal Care Licensing and Registration
- Exhibit N - Rescue Map 2022
- Exhibit O - Euthanasia Policy
- Exhibit P - Intake Policy
- Exhibit Q - Owner Surrender Information
- Exhibit R - Rescue Temporary Surrender Owner Information
- Exhibit S - Florida Biosecurity MANUAL 2021
- Exhibit T1 - Continuity Plan - High Alert Institute 18May2022
- Exhibit T2 - USDA-APHIS Form7093
- Exhibit T3 - ASPR-HPH-RISC - High Alert Institute 01Jul2022
- Exhibit U - Organizational Chart - Updated 18Dec2024
- Exhibit V - Adoption Agreement
- Exhibit W - DHS-FEMA-USDA Resource List
- Exhibit X - History and Future of the High Alert Institute
- Exhibit Y - Use of AI Technologies 08Jan2024
Digital, Software and AI Policies
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