Recreational Fisheries Research Institute Inc
- Assets
- $421.0k
- Revenue
- $582.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Covington, LA
- Founding
- 01/2001
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 72-1475457
Organization Overview
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 06/2023, Recreational Fisheries Research Institute Inc generated $582.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $301.7k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.2% per year over the past 2 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE RECREATIONAL FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (RFRI) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED EXCLUSIVELY TO CONDUCT MARINE FISHERIES RESTORATION THROUGH EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, FOSTERING DIVERSE PARTNERSHIPS AND ENGAGING ANGLERS IN DATA COLLECTION ARE KEY OBJECTS LEADING TO SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 & HABITAT PROGRAM. RFRI UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING OUTSIDE, BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, EMBRACING TEAMWORK AND CONNECTING WITH NATURE AND EACH OTHER. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY INTRODUCING PEOPLE TO RECREATIONAL BOATING, FISHING, & OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO ENGAGE EVERYONE TO BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE WHILE EMBRACING TEAMWORK AND CONNECTING WITH NATURE. LIKE ALL ANIMALS, FISH NEED A HEALTHY HABITAT TO SURVIVE, GROW, AND REPRODUCE. THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF FISH HABITAT IN A WATER BODY DIRECTLY AFFECTS FISH POPULATIONS. RFRI HABITAT PROJECTS IMPROVE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FISH POPULATIONS AND THEIR HABITATS.
SPORTFISH STOCKING INITIATIVE. MARINE SPORT FISH STOCKING REFERS TO THE PRACTICE OF ARTIFICIALLY BOOSTING THE POPULATIONS OF MARINE ORGANISMS, SUCH AS FISH, THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS. THIS IS TYPICALLY DONE TO SUPPLEMENT OR RESTORE DEPLETED STOCKS TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES AND PROTECT THE MARINE ECOSYSTEM. TECHNIQUES USED IN STOCK STOCKING INCLUDE CAPTIVE BREEDING, RELEASING JUVENILE INDIVIDUALS INTO THE WILD, HABITAT RESTORATION, AND IMPLEMENTING FAVORABLE FISHING REGULATIONS. THESE EFFORTS AIM TO ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY, SUPPORT COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FISHING, AND MAINTAIN THE OVERALL HEALTH OF MARINE ECOSYSTEMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chalin Delaune Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vincent Wynne Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kleo Blue Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Fitzmorris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Keller Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg West Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $582,709 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $582,709 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $101 |
| 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 | $582,810 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $30 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $178,735 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,639 |
| Office expenses | $1,837 |
| Information technology | $3,657 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,048 |
| Travel | $6,385 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,004 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,927 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,400 |
| Total functional expenses | $301,695 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $387,832 |
| 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 | $17,890 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $15,260 |
| Total assets | $420,982 |
| 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 | $89,906 |
| Total liabilities | $89,967 |
| 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 | $331,015 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $420,982 |