American Fisheries Society
- Assets
- $532.2k
- Revenue
- $99.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Marcos, TX
- Founding
- 11/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-1069108
Organization Overview
American Fisheries Society is located in San Marcos, TX. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (N03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports 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 12/2023, American Fisheries Society generated $99.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $60.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE TEXAS CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO THE CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND WISE UTILIZATION OF RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL FISHERIES, PROMOTION OF ALL BRANCHES OF FISHERIES SCIENCE AND PRACTICE, AND EXCHANGE AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FISH, FISHERIES, AND RELATED SUBJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TCAFS PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREES IN FISHERIES BIOLOGY THROUGH OUR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT TRAVEL AWARDS. A TOTAL OF 5 STUDENTS WERE AWARDED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 EACH.
TCAFS HOSTS AN ANNUAL MEETING WHERE FISHERIES PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS CAN MEET TO EXCHANGE AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION THROUGH PRESENTATIONS, ATTEND CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, AND CELEBRATE AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MEMBERS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. IN 2023, TCAFS HOSTED OUR ANNUAL MEETING IN CORPUS CHRISTI WITH APPROXIMATELY 279 ATTENDEES. 173 PEOPLE ATTENDED CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS & FIELD TRIPS, 82 ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS WERE GIVEN, 14 MEMBERS RECEIVED AWARDS, 13 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $19,500 WERE DISTRIBUTED (EIGHT ARE EXTERNALLY FUNDED), AND 28 STUDENT TRAVEL AWARDS TOTALING $4,200 WERE DISTRIBUTED.
TCAFS PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FISHERIES EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SUCH AS THE TEXAS BRIGADES AND THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY'S HUTTON JUNIOR FISHERIES BIOLOGY PROGRAM. TCAFS PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT ($1,000) FOR STUDENT TUITION FOR TWO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE BASS BRIGADES AND COASTAL BRIGADES WHERE EACH STUDENT LEARNS ABOUT FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT. IN ADDITION, TCAFS MEMBERS ACTIVELY SUPPORT THE AFS HUTTON PROGRAM BY SERVING AS MENTORS FOR 2-3 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EACH SUMMER WHO COMPLETE A PAID INTERNSHIP IN THE FIELD OF FISHERIES BIOLOGY. TOTAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN 2023 WAS $1,000.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christoper Mace President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steven Bardin President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Timothy Birdsong Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Curtis Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $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 | $3,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $75,510 |
| Investment income | $22,958 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,208 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $99,260 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,700 |
| 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 | $1,850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,652 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,448 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $55 |
| Total functional expenses | $60,551 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $532,236 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $532,236 |
| 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 | $532,236 |
| 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 | $532,236 |