EIN 59-2694327

The Billfish Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
State
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Foundation is dedicated to responsibly conserving, managing, and enhancing Billfish populations worldwide through scientific research, education and advocacy to ensure healthly fish stocks, marine habitat and sport fishing opportunities. Responsibly conserving, managing, and enhancing Billfish populations through research, education, and advocacy.
Total revenues
$1,448,069
2023
Total expenses
$1,080,454
2023
Total assets
$2,385,761
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at The Billfish Foundation

Public awareness, education and conference activities, cost to publish newsletter and other texts to promote awareness of The goals of The Billfish Foundation.
Release and tagging program costs associated with The development of The catch and release program targeted at anglers worldwide to gather scientific data used to advance conservation and management of Billfish populations worldwide.
Public outreach activities associated with The Foundation's goals and objectives with The public at large and concerned consevationists at dinners, tournaments, public meetings and membership.
To promote awareness of The goals of The Billfish Foundation through public awareness and education.

Who funds The Billfish Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Martin Family FoundationEnvironmental Conservation$60,000
WSDC FoundationUnrestricted$50,000
W. L. Lyons Brown FoundationOperational Support$45,000
...and 19 more grants received totalling $296,398

Financials for The Billfish Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,263,622
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,252
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$80,189
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$95,042
Miscellaneous revenues$7,964
Total revenues$1,448,069

Form 990s for The Billfish Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-05-23990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from Anne Peters Myers Charitable Foundation
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from W. L. Lyons Brown Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $2,059 from The Randy and Donna Kupper Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1915 Ne 45th St Ste 212
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Broward County, FL
Website URL
billfish.org/ 
Phone
(954) 938-0150
Facebook page
BillfishFoundation 
Twitter profile
@tagbillfish 
IRS details
EIN
59-2694327
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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