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EIN 84-4160627

Big Fish Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Nederland
State
Colorado
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
F60: Counseling Support Groups
Description
Big Fish Foundation supports veteran mental health and transition through education, training, and social connection. Also hosts subject matter expert retreats.
Total revenues
$377,836
2023
Total expenses
$470,398
2023
Total assets
$118,469
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Big Fish Foundation

Contract with other 501(c) organizations to provide educational and support services who are located outside our geographic region of boulder, Colorado
Educational services contracting outside subject matter experts to provide services during Big Fish Foundation retreats and associated expenses for hosting these retreats
Programmatic expenses to support the organization's mission

Grants made by Big Fish Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Shields and StripesSupport Veterans$30,000
The 22 ProjectVeteran Health$20,000
Allegiance Ranch and Equine RescueSupport Veterans$12,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Big Fish Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$9,673
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$600
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)Matching Gift$500
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Big Fish Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Thomas SanfordOperations Manager
Chris SlyeMarketing and Media Manager$0
David ThomasPrograms Manager
Brian ChontoshFounder and President$22,000
Rex McIntoshBoard Member$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Big Fish Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$221,148
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$156,688
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$377,836

Form 990s for Big Fish Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-15990View PDF
2022-122023-06-15990View PDF
2021-122022-08-18990View PDF
2020-122022-05-25990EZView PDF

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Data update history
July 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $9,673 from American Online Giving Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersMental health organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthMental health
Characteristics
Conducts researchPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1865 Magnolia Dr
Nederland, CO 80466
Metro area
Boulder, CO
County
Boulder County, CO
Website URL
bigfishfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(512) 508-0703
IRS details
EIN
84-4160627
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
F60: Counseling Support Groups
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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