Almanor Fishing Association is located in Chester, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (N61) the organization is classified as: Fishing & Hunting, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Almanor Fishing Association 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 12/2022, Almanor Fishing Association generated $111.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $54.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 5 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ALMANOR FISHING ASSOCIATION (AFA) A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION MADE UP OF FISHERMEN AND LOCAL CITIZENS INTERESTED IN MAINTAINING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF THE LAKE ALMANOR FISHERY. AFA OBJECTIVES:TO PRESENT A STRONG, COLLECTIVE AND UNIFIED VOICE IN ADVOCATING THE MERITS AND INTERESTS OF SPORT FISHING IN LAKE ALMANOR AND INTERFACING WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AND WITH VARIOUS CORPORATE AND PRIVATE ENTITIES.TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP, SOLELY OR IN COOPERATION WITH OTHERS, PLANS, PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES FOR THE PERPETUATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE LAKE ALMANOR FISHING RESOURCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PURPOSE OF THE FISH REARING PROGRAM IS TO RAISE FISH IN CAGES IN LAKE ALMANOR TO BE RELEASED INTO THE LAKE LAKE TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THE FISHING IN THE LAKE. THE PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1985 IN THE HAMILTON BRANCH AREA BY TWO LOCAL FISHERMEN, JIM PLEAU AND REUBEN CHAVEZ WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF RON DECOTO, A BIOLOGIST WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME (DFG). THE PROGRAM WAS STARTED WITH TWO NYLON NET PENS WHICH WERE LOCATED AT LASSEN VIEW RESORT OWNED BY JIM AND REUBEN. THE DFG PROVIDED THE FISH VIA HATCHERIES TO REAR DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. DFG ALSO PROVIDED FOOD TO FEED THE FISH, ACQUIRED THE NECESSARY PERMIT FROM PG&E TO HAVE THE NYLON NETS IN THE WATERS OF LAKE ALMANOR, AND TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE NET CAGES. THE CAGE PROGRAM WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL AND HAS SINCE DEVELOPED INTO USING ALUMINUM CAGES. AFA HAS TAKEN OVER THE PROGRAM OF MAINTAINING THE CAGES, FEEDING THE FISH THROUGH THE WINTER MONTHS AND RELEASING THE FISH IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR.
THE PURPOSE OF THE VETERANS FISHING DAY IS TO PROVIDE A DAY OF FISHING TO VETERANS ON LAKE ALMANOR. IN 2018 AFA JOINED GUIDES, FIELD OF DREAMS, USFS, CALIFORNIA FISH & WILDLIFE, PG&E, CHESTER ELKS LODGE AND FELLOW FISHERMEN TO HOST THE SECOND ANNUAL VETERANS FISHING DAY. IN 2018 THE PROGRAM HAD 27 BOATS AND TOOK 47 VETERANS FISHING.
THE PURPOSE OF THE AFA NEWSLETTER IS TO SHARE AFA'S MISSION OF PRESERVING LAKE ALMANOR AND PROMOTE FISHING ON THE LAKE. THE NEWSLETTER HAS BEEN BEING PRODUCED SINCE APPROX. 2004. TO DATE 3500 COPIES ARE PRODUCED AND MAILED OUT TO AFA SUPPORTERS AND DISPERSED THROUGH PLUMAS CO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Crotty President | 8 | $0 | |
Brett Hurff Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Ray Pallari Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Eric Rudgers Director | 1 | $0 | |
Robert Gonzalez Director | 1 | $0 | |
Steve Fleming Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,601 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $19,482 |
Investment income | $22 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $39,473 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $111,578 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $5,000 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,171 |
Other expenses | $15,625 |
Total expenses | $54,122 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $227,263 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $287,728 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $287,728 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Almanor Fishing Association has recieved totaling $24,851.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $12,800 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $11,844 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $207 |
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