Fishing School Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leo Givs
Executive Director
$192,684
Terry Lineberger
Secretary
$0
Erik Causey
Chair
$0
Sheila Harley
Vice Chair
$0
David Watts
Director
$0
Laurence Bank
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Fishing School Inc has recieved totaling $121,301.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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