Fish America Foundation is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1999. 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 an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fish America Foundation 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 09/2023, Fish America Foundation generated $222.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $240.6k during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Fish America Foundation has awarded 44 individual grants totaling $1,154,457. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO UNITE THE SPORTFISHING AND BOATING INDUSTRY WITH NON-ENDEMIC CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO INVEST IN FISHERIES AND HABITAT IN THE U.S. AND CANADA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FISHAMERICA FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GRASSROOTS, CONSERVATION ENTITIES TO ENHANCE FISH POPULATIONS, RESTORE FISHERIES HABITAT, IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND ADVANCE FISHERIES RESEARCH TO IMPROVE SPORTFISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS AND TO HELP ENSURE THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY RECREATIONAL FISHING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Phil Lillo Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Gill Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Casey Shedd Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Hubbard Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jesse Simpkins Immediate Past Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Diane Bristol Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $154,887 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $154,887 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $39,042 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,424 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $222,919 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $204,447 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
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 | $21,481 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $10,570 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,086 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2,975 |
Total functional expenses | $240,559 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,976 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $206,432 |
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 | $1,522,814 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $26,350 |
Total assets | $1,863,572 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,240 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $400 |
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 | $2,640 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,599,175 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $261,757 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,863,572 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fish America Foundation has awarded $204,447 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CLARK FORK COALITION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $85,500 |
HARRY & LAURA NOHR TU PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL FEDERATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $73,860 |
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,204 |
TROUT UNLIMITED PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $11,883 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Trout Unlimited Inc Arlington, VA | $51,595,446 | $73,589,857 |
American Fisheries Society Inc Bethesda, MD | $5,661,170 | $5,527,526 |
National Fisheries Institute Inc Reston, VA | $6,791,855 | $4,946,724 |
Ferry Cove Shellfish Inc Sherwood, MD | $119,974 | $589,396 |
Fish America Foundation Alexandria, VA | $1,863,572 | $222,919 |
Rise Up Foundation Of Worcester County Berlin, MD | $92,400 | $0 |
Fishing With Kids Dunmor, KY | $0 | $0 |
American Fisheries Society Bethesda, MD | $179,722 | $0 |
True Oyster Restoration Initiative Inc Baltimore, MD | $19,283 | $0 |