The Potomac Fish And Game Club Incorporated

The information for The Potomac Fish And Game Club Incorporated is as of the organization's most recent filing in December '19. This organization is located in Williamsport, MD and has been in existence for 25 years, following its founding in 1994.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The Potomac Fish And Game Club Incorporated's NTEE code is N61. The "N" tells us that the organization is classified along with Recreation & Sports. The "61" tells us that the organization is a Fishing & Hunting organization. The NTEE describes Fishing & Hunting organizations as those that provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in archery, fly or bait fishing, game bird, game fowl, or game animal hunting, fox hunting, and/or the use of firearms on the target range.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. The most common type is a 501(c)(3) organization. However, there are actually 29 different types of organizations that are identified by the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(7) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as Social and Recreational Clubs.

Perhaps the most accurate way to get a sense of what the organization hopes to achieve is by looking at its mission. The mission of the Potomac Fish And Game Club Incorporated is to provide conservation and social activities for its members on the Potomac River. The organization also plants cover crops and provides member hunter and boater safety courses annually.

Program Areas

Through the social activities program, the organization provides a variety of activities to its members.

Organization Staffing

The Potomac Fish and Game Club Incorporated has 12 employees, none of whom were paid more than $100k according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing. Supporting the paid staff are 25 volunteers.

Board Governance

The Potomac Fish And Game Club Incorporated is well-governed, with 11 voting members and 11 independent members, meaning that potential conflicts of interest do not exist. Moreover, board and committee meetings are documented, and the organization has a conflict of interest policy which requires disclosure of any conflicts. Unfortunately, the organization does not have a written whistleblower policy or a document retention policy, and it does not substantiate and review leadership or officer's salaries. However, the organization does provide copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing. Overall, The Potomac Fish And Game Club Incorporated is well-governed and has taken the necessary steps to ensure that its governance is effective and transparent.

Organization Growth

The Potomac Fish And Game Club Incorporated has seen a decline in its program service revenue, investment income, and other revenue over the past five years. Additionally, their total revenue has also decreased during this time period. However, their employee salaries and total expenses have both increased during this time period. Lastly, their total employees have declined while their total volunteers have remained the same.