Fishing School Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (P40) the organization is classified as: Family Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Fishing School Inc employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fishing School Inc 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 09/2021, Fishing School Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PREPARE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND LIFE BY IMPROVING THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND LIFE SKILLS; AND ENGAGING THEM AND THEIR PARENTS IN INTENSIVE, MULTI-YEAR, AND RESEARCH-BASED OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME AND PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FISHING SCHOOLS (TFS) AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM IMPROVES STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND LIFE SKILLS, AND DEVELOPS THEIR ABILITY TO ATTAIN PERSONAL GOALS. TFS SERVES ABOUT 400 STUDENTS ACROSS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WITH CONTINUOUS, LONG-TERM PROGRAMMING THAT CONSISTS OF SEVERAL UNIQUE FEATURES. COMMON CORE-ALIGNED STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH) ACTIVITIES HELP PARTICIPANTS APPLY MATH AND READING CONCEPTS, INCREASE EXPOSURE TO SCIENCE, AND DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS. TECHNOLOGY INFUSION AND THE USE OF BLENDED LEARNING TOOLS SUCH AS INTELLISEEDS, BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND STRENGTHEN OUR STUDENTS MATH AND READING SKILLS. STUDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN LIFE SKILLS ACTIVITIES, COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATIONS, AND ENRICHMENT CLUBS. TFS PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ACTIVELY ENGAGING IN THEIR STUDENTS ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
THE FISHING SCHOOLS (TFS) SUMMER CAMP IS A HIGH QUALITY, INTENSIVE PROGRAM, OFFERED AT NO COST TO OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES, IN WHICH PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE OVER 200 HOURS OF SUPPORT TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING PROGRAMMING FOCUSING ON GLOBAL CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES, EDUCATING STUDENTS ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM AND THEIR ROLES IN IT. STUDENTS ARE ALSO ENGAGED IN COLLEGE AND CAREER-BASED PROGRAMMING, CO-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES, STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH) ACTIVITIES, AND READING AND MATH SUPPORT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Leo Givs Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $192,684 |
Terry Lineberger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheila Harley Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erik Causey Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tsitsi Batia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Watts Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $840,201 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $650,560 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,490,761 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,300 |
Investment income | $27 |
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 | $1,508,777 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $318,255 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,048 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $407,180 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $18,549 |
Payroll taxes | $70,512 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $55,478 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $45,138 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $58,072 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,699 |
Travel | $51 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $594 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,180 |
Insurance | $40,204 |
All other expenses | $4,379 |
Total functional expenses | $1,143,944 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,237,570 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $324,859 |
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 | $36,589 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $924,366 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $277,176 |
Total assets | $2,800,560 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $131,024 |
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 | $277,176 |
Total liabilities | $408,200 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,268,478 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $123,882 |
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 | $2,800,560 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Fishing School Inc has recieved totaling $121,301.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $40,000 |
United Way Of The National Capital Area Vienna, VA PURPOSE: DESIGNATED AND/OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS | $22,295 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Venable Baetjer And Howard Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Charleys Kids Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: AFTERSCHOOL LEARNING | $9,923 |
Corina Higginson Trust Charlotte Hall, MD PURPOSE: CHARITY | $7,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Jewish Community Service Inc Baltimore, MD | $17,523,973 | $23,819,895 |
Psi Services Iii Inc Hyattsville, MD | $7,949,567 | $9,401,496 |
Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative Washington, DC | $18,885,702 | $9,958,337 |
Robert A Pascal Youth & Family Service Center Inc Odenton, MD | $5,079,913 | $9,632,913 |
Herndon-Reston Fish Inc Herndon, VA | $999,308 | $5,421,619 |
St Anns Center For Children Youth And Families Hyattsville, MD | $4,236,964 | $4,398,801 |
Edgewood-Brookland Family Support Collaborative Washington, DC | $1,422,250 | $4,146,595 |
Jewish Family Services Inc Richmond, VA | $7,171,035 | $5,012,010 |
Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative Washington, DC | $2,043,303 | $3,706,580 |
Family Crisis Support Services Inc Norton, VA | $1,278,309 | $3,151,610 |
Readykids Inc Charlottesville, VA | $5,583,049 | $2,835,341 |
Family Lifeline Richmond, VA | $3,250,299 | $3,195,969 |