Recreational Fisheries Research Institute Inc is located in Covington, LA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Recreational Fisheries Research Institute 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 06/2022, Recreational Fisheries Research Institute Inc generated $317.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $227.4k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 28.7% per year over the past 6 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE RECREATIONAL FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (RFRI) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED EXCLUSIVELY TO CONDUCT MARINE FISHERIES RESTORATION THROUGH EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TAG LOUISIANA FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS RFRI HAS BUILT A POPULATION/TEAM OF CITIZEN SCIENTISTS TO GATHER DATA WHICH COULD BE USED AS A PROACTIVE MANAGEMENT TOOL RATHER THAN THE INDUSTRY STANDARD, REACTIVE. PROGRAMS LIKE TAG LOUISIANA & THE TAG IT LA RODEO SERIES PROVIDE A TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THAT INTRODUCES ANGLERS TO A MORE QUALITATIVE AND SCIENTIFIC METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION MAKING THE TRANSITION FROM SPORT ANGLER TO RESOURCE STEWARD.
OUTDOORS/EDUCATION IN A TIME WHEN TECHNOLOGY OFTEN HOLDS US CAPTIVE, RFRI UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING OUTSIDE, BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, EMBRACING TEAMWORK AND CONNECTING WITH NATURE AND EACH OTHER. WE BELIEVE THESE ACTIVITIES ARE ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO OUR YOUNG PEOPLE, AND WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE THEIR WATER LIFE ENDEAVORS, KNOWING FIRSTHAND THAT THEIR TIME ON AND AROUND THE WATER WILL MAKE THEM HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY INTRODUCING PEOPLE TO RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING.
ANGLERS ALMANAC CHECK OUT THE NEW ANGLERS ALMANAC APP THAT WILL TURN YOUR PHONE INTO ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE FISHING TOOLS WHILE ALSO TURNING YOUR CATCH INTO CITIZEN SCIENTIST DATA THAT CAN BE UTILIZED TO MODERNIZE FISH MANAGEMENT. THE APP IS SIMPLE AND OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS. IT COMES NATURALLY FOR ANGLERS TO TAKE A QUICK PHOTO OF THEIR CATCH. BUT NOW THROUGH THE APP, YOUR FISH CAN BE MEASURED, IDENTIFIED, AND CATALOGED WITH THE CURRENT ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS CREATING A LOG TO BE USED BY YOU AND SCIENTISTS TO IMPROVE FUTURE FISHING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kleo Blue Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chalin Delaune President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vincent Wynne Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Fitzmorris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Keller Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dane Mitchell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $900 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $315,750 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $316,650 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,235 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $317,885 |
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. | $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 | $977 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $707 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $119,959 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,313 |
Office expenses | $1,368 |
Information technology | $5,372 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,932 |
Travel | $660 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,813 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,455 |
Insurance | $1,783 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $227,363 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,329 |
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 | $29,817 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,115 |
Total assets | $141,261 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61 |
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 | $91,300 |
Total liabilities | $91,361 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $49,900 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $141,261 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Recreational Fisheries Research Institute Inc has recieved totaling $22,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Azby Fund New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $22,000 |
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