Fish Tales
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $945.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Pinconning, MI
- Founding
- 05/1993
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 38-2954588
Organization Overview
Fish Tales is located in Pinconning, MI. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Fish Tales employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fish Tales 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 09/2022, Fish Tales generated $945.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $444.5k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE MID-MICHIGAN AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAMP FISH TALES - SUMMER AND RESPITE CAMP PROGRAM THAT GIVES PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND A WEEK WITH EACH OTHER IN A RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shannon Forshee Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $66,115 |
Corinne Provoast Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Haag Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristie Clark Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandon Krause Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Howell Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $574,786 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $574,786 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $234,111 |
| Investment income | $29,608 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $21,977 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $78,999 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $945,685 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $65,180 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,590 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $139,771 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,888 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $27,612 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,216 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,300 |
| Office expenses | $11,343 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,387 |
| 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 | $40,721 |
| Insurance | $12,033 |
| All other expenses | $21,973 |
| Total functional expenses | $444,468 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $373,285 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,482 |
| 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 | $250 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $880,324 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $507,543 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,779,884 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,941 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,549 |
| 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 | $21,490 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,600,801 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $157,593 |
| 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 | $1,779,884 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Fish Tales has recieved totaling $44,359.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bay Area Community Foundation Bay City, MI PURPOSE: 2021 DOW GREAT LAKES BAY INVITATIONAL AWARD, OUTDOOR COMMONS PROJECT, CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMMING SUPPLIES | $16,800 |
Saginaw Community Foundation Saginaw, MI PURPOSE: CAMPERSHIP | $10,750 |
The@thelen Family Foundation Bay City, MI PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
Orville And Helaine Lutz Memorial Trust Columbus, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $4,800 |
Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation Hastings, MI PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE KIDS AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY CAMP WHEN THEY CAN'T AFFORD IT. | $4,000 |
Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust Bay City, MI PURPOSE: GEN'L FUND | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
La Clinica De Los Campesinos Inc Wautoma, WI | $10,404,383 | $18,983,180 |
Spring Hill Camps Evart, MI | $22,299,601 | $8,356,719 |
Fresh Air Society Bloomfield Hills, MI | $19,969,834 | $9,293,436 |
Camp Manitowish Y M C A Inc Boulder Junction, WI | $24,143,360 | $5,245,713 |
Midwest Campers Inc Beachwood, OH | $948,560 | $5,680,943 |
Boys Girls Of Greater Cincinnati Inc Cincinnati, OH | $26,556,523 | $5,192,731 |
Forest Springs Camp And Conference Center Inc Westboro, WI | $11,536,806 | $6,135,628 |
Fort Wilderness Ministries Incorporated Mcnaughton, WI | $9,536,857 | $6,032,282 |
Ruth Ellis Center Inc Highland Park, MI | $3,374,604 | $3,386,718 |
Camping & Education Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $16,356,762 | $4,569,986 |
Grace Adventures Mears, MI | $12,083,796 | $5,295,986 |
Flying Horse Farms Mt Gilead, OH | $15,804,473 | $2,531,789 |