Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement

Organization Overview

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.

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shauna Hanisch-Kirkbride PHD
Managing Dir.
$81,336
Brian Davern
President
$0
Scott Donaldson
Vice President
$0
Jim Byrne
Secretary
$0
Scott Jones
Treasurer
$0
Lary Pipes
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
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Contractor
$194,933
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Contractor
$288,824
Hfi Consultants
Contractor
$515,234
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Contractor
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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