Big Fish Foundation is located in Nederland, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (F60) the organization is classified as: Counseling, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Fish Foundation 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, Big Fish Foundation generated $511.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $429.2k during the year ending 12/2022. 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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TO SUPPORT VETERANS IN TAKING BACK OWNERSHIP OF THEIR NARRATIVE & MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION, AND TRAINING IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST SUICIDE;TO MENTOR VETERANS THROUGH TRANSITION AND STRUGGLE BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY;TO RECONSTITUTE SERVICE VALUES AND INCREASE PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN VETERANS TO SET CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES; AND TO RESOURCE VETERAN OWNED ENTERPRISES IN SUPPORTING SUCH VETERANS EFFORTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONTRACT WITH OTHER 501(C) ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES WHO ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE OUR GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF BOULDER, COLORADO
PROGRAMMATIC EXPENSES TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTING OUTSIDE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES DURING BIG FISH FOUNDATION RETREATS AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES FOR HOSTING THESE RETREATS
SUPPORT A 4-MEMBER VETERAN TEAM AS THEY COMPLETE PREPARE FOR AND COMPLETE A 35+ DAY UNSUPPORTED ROW ACROSS THE ATLANTIC, FROM LA GOMERRA TO ANTIGUA. SUPPORT INCLUDES ALL NECESSARY TRAINING, EQUIPMENT AND PREPARATIONS TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE EVENT. THE IMPACT IS MULTITUDE, HELPING THE TEAM ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL JOURNEYS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY FOR OTHER VETERANS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SUPPORT AND HELP WITH PREPARATIONS, AND SERVE AS AN INSPIRING SHOWCASE WHAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED WHEN VETERANS LEVERAGE THE POWER OF COMMUNITY, CAMRADERIE AND TEAMWORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Chontosh President | Officer | 1 | $22,000 |
Nicole Carroll Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Colina Board Chairm | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Noah Dean Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Long Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rex Mcintosh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $449,578 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $449,578 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $61,995 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $511,573 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $31,000 |
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. | $22,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,555 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,584 |
Office expenses | $5,715 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $517 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $429,175 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $209,174 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $209,174 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $209,174 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $209,174 |
Over the last fiscal year, Big Fish Foundation has awarded $26,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SHIELDS & STRIPS PURPOSE: SUPPORT VETERANS | $10,000 |
ALLEGIANCE RANCH & EQUINE PURPOSE: SUPPORT VETERANS | $6,000 |
PB ABBATTE PURPOSE: SUPPORT VETERANS | $10,000 |