American Fisheries Society is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (D33) the organization is classified as: Fisheries Resources, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Fisheries Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2024, American Fisheries Society generated $177.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $163.2k during the year ending 04/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF OREGON FISHERY RESOURCES AND THE AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM FOR LONG-TERM PUBLIC BENEFIT BY ADVANCING SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE CONCERNING FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCE WHILE PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERIES PROFESSIONALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOP PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF FISHERY SCIENCE AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF FISHERY RESOURCES BY HOSTING ANNUAL MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, AND SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL FISHERY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES.
PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERY AND AQUATIC SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS BY AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS, PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING OF AND ADHERENCE TO STANDARDS AND ETHICS BY RECOGNIZING THOSE WITH OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHEMENTS WITH AWARDS.
INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES BY PRODUCING MATERIALS AND WORKSHOPS THAT AID TEACHERS, WATERSHED COUNCILS AND OTHER ENTITIES PLUS SUPPORT OF OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gary Vonderohe President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Christine Hirsch Past President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Michele Weaver President Elect | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Kate Self Vice President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Sarah Sapienza Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jorden Smith Treasurer | Officer | 9.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,460 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $48,816 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $53,276 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $123,246 |
Investment income | $927 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $177,714 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $18,055 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $14,404 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,025 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,830 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,306 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $108,592 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $163,233 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,717 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $893,207 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $929,924 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $164,142 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $765,782 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $929,924 |