California Wetfish Producers Association

Organization Overview

California Wetfish Producers Association is located in Buellton, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (D33) the organization is classified as: Fisheries Resources, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Wetfish Producers Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2024, California Wetfish Producers Association generated $984.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $941.4k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 13.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MAJOR GOALS ARE TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ACCESS TO WETFISH RESOURCES IN CALIFORNIA, PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF WETFISH RESOURCES IN CALIFORNIA, AND FACILITATE COMMUNICATION WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE WETFISH INDUSTRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSCWPA REPRESENTED INTERESTS OF MEMBER FISHERY PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING HARVESTERS AND PROCESSORS, IN SEVERAL FORUMS, INCLUDING PRINCIPALLY WITH THE PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS), AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (CDFW). THIS WORK IS INTENDED TO MAINTAIN SUSTAINABILITY AND ACCESS TO COASTAL PELAGIC SPECIES (CPS) FISHERIES (INCLUDING SQUID, ANCHOVY, SARDINE, MACKEREL). CPWA HAS ENGAGED IN RESEARCH TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF CPS FISHERIES. SPECIFICALLY, CWPA HAS ADMINISTERED NEARSHORE ACOUSTIC SURVEYS OF CPS IN COORDINATION WITH NMFS AND HAS PROVIDED SUPPORT TO CDFW FOR VALIDATION AND GENERATION OF CORRECTION FACTORS FOR AERIAL SURVEYS OF CPS. CWPA HAS ALSO SURVEYED MARKET SQUID PARALARVA AND CONDUCTED RELATED RESEARCH CONCERNING SQUID RECRUITMENT. CPS IS ALSO LEADING A RESEARCH PROJECT EXPLORING NEARSHORE DYNAMICS OF SARDINE POPULATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark Fina
Executive Direc
$150,000
Vince Torre
President
$0
Corbin Hanson
Director
$0
Mike Carpenter
Secretary-Treas
$0
David Crabbe
Director
$0
Pete Guglielmo
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$390,347
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $554,706
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$35,200
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$980,253
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $3,793
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 $984,046

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