Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement is located in Vancouver, WA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (D33) the organization is classified as: Fisheries Resources, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement 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 06/2024, Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 12.6% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE LOWER COLUMBIA FISH ENHANCEMENT GROUP IS TO PROMOTE RECOVERY OF SELF SUSTAINING NATURALLY SPAWNING, SALMONID POPULATIONS AND HEALTHY AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESTORATION PROGRAM: THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF OUR RESTORATION WORK IS TO HELP RECOVER ESA-LISTED SALMON AND STEELHEAD BY INCREASING THEIR PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH ENHANCEMENT OF REARING AND SPAWNING HABITAT. LCFEG COMPLETED SEVERAL MAJOR PROJECTS AIMED AT IMPROVING FISH HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY IN LOCAL WATERSHEDS. ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS WAS THE SUCCESSFUL REMOVAL OF A SPLASH DAM ON BAIRD CREEK A TRIBUTARY OF THE COWEEMAN OPENING 1.81 MILES OF HABITAT. THE GROUP ALSO PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN ADVANCING NATURE-BASED RIVER RESTORATION PROJECTS, SUCH AS THE SEDIMENT RETENTION INITIATIVE ON THE SOUTH FORK TOUTLE RIVER. THIS PROJECT AIMED TO REDUCE DOWNSTREAM SEDIMENT LOADING WHILE IMPROVING HABITAT FOR SALMON AND STEELHEAD. LCFEG HAS CONTINUED TO BE A LEADER IN COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO RESTORE AND PROTECT VITAL FISH HABITATS ACROSS SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: LCFEG MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND HABITAT RESTORATION DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 (JULY 2023 - JUNE 2024). A KEY COMPONENT OF OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH INVOLVED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF HABITAT RESTORATION AND FISH CONSERVATION. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES LCFEG FOSTERED A STRONGER CONNECTION BETWEEN COMMUNITIES AND THEIR NATURAL RESOURCES. IN PARTICULAR, THE SEEDS TO SALMON OVER 460 STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS, TEACHING THEM ABOUT SALMON ECOLOGY AND THE CRITICAL ROLE THESE FISH PLAY IN REGIONAL ECOSYSTEMS. ADDITIONALLY, LCFEG ORGANIZED MULTIPLE COMMUNITY PLANTING DAYS, WHICH DREW HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS EAGER TO TAKE PART IN HANDS-ON RESTORATION ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shauna Hanisch-Kirkbride PHD Managing Dir. | Officer | 40 | $81,336 |
Brian Davern President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Scott Donaldson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jim Byrne Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Scott Jones Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lary Pipes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Mike Watters Excavation Contractor | 6/29/24 | $194,933 |
Wolf Water Resources Inc Contractor | 6/29/24 | $288,824 |
Hfi Consultants Contractor | 6/29/24 | $515,234 |
Inter-fluve Contractor | 6/29/24 | $142,732 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,381,821 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $229,990 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $244,411 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,611,811 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,503 |
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 | $2,613,314 |
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. | $71,031 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,611 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $299,782 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $25,713 |
Payroll taxes | $31,706 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,748 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,025,025 |
Advertising and promotion | $312 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,053 |
Travel | $24,860 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $581 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,966 |
Insurance | $18,144 |
All other expenses | $7,324 |
Total functional expenses | $2,497,037 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $224,614 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $131 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $404,182 |
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 | $17,999 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $31,169 |
Total assets | $678,095 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $86,573 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $127,149 |
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 | $32,152 |
Total liabilities | $245,874 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $432,221 |
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 | $678,095 |