American Sportfishing Association
To guide, educate and assist its members, and to sponsor and promote programs, activities, and legislation in the interest of sportfishing and improved fishery resources.
American Sportfishing Association at a glance
In short: American Sportfishing Association gave $165K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $164,750
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,458
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,375
- Total assets
- $14,691,208
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Sportfishing Association
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from American Sportfishing Association
Who American Sportfishing Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Sportfishing Policy ($51K). Together the top 6 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 29 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Sportfishing Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $198K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Sportfishing Policy Baton Rouge, LA | To support conservation, habitat restoration and improved access for recreational anglers. | $51,000 |
| Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Tallahassee, FL | To support conservation, habitat restoration and improved access for recreational anglers. | $32,500 |
| Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Washington, DC | To support conservation, habitat restoration and improved access for recreational anglers. | $25,750 |
| Congressional Sportsman Foundation Washington, DC | To support conservation, habitat restoration and improved access for recreational anglers. | $25,000 |
| Theordore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Washington, DC | To support conservation, habitat restoration and improved access for recreational anglers. | $20,000 |
| Recreational Boating and Fishing Alexandria, VA | To support conservation, habitat restoration and improved access for recreational anglers. | $10,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,691,208 | $8,111,631 | $7,163,038 | $164,750 | 6 | $503,129 |
| 2024 | $13,480,167 | $7,868,031 | $6,774,862 | $151,000 | 6 | $393,736 |
| 2023 | $11,519,782 | $7,420,015 | $6,423,173 | $166,750 | 6 | $250,073 |
| 2022 | $10,250,612 | $6,399,202 | $5,629,610 | $197,500 | 6 | $27,769 |
| 2021 | $9,530,088 | $6,132,163 | $4,894,416 | $127,500 | 5 | $10,400 |
| 2020 | $8,090,705 | $3,087,843 | $4,466,470 | $10,000 | 1 | $50,583 |
| 2019 | $9,979,480 | $6,346,927 | $5,424,765 | $125,000 | 6 | $76,872 |
About American Sportfishing Association
Based on IRS filings
American Sportfishing Association is a public charity, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $503K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Sportfishing Association is led by Glenn D. Hughes, President on every filing since 2019; 8 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glenn D. Hughes
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$271K (2019) → $314K (2025)
Dan Ferris
Chairman
Secretary → At-Large, 2023
At-Large → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Guyas
Director & Florida
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $126K (2025)
Larry Philips
Director & Pnw
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$138K (2024) → $148K (2025)
Mike Waine
Director & Mid Atlantic
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024) → $118K (2025)
Peter Foley
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Stanton
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Jensen
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Lasko
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Fennel
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Eubanks
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Powell
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chase Warden
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Pastore
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kolodzinski
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Young
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Swango
Vice President, Tradeshow & Membership
Vice President, Tradeshow & Membership → Vice President Tradeshow & Membership, 2023
Vice President Tradeshow & Membership → Vice President, Tradeshow & Membership, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$146K (2019) → $216K (2025)
David M. Leonard
Vice President Gov't Affairs
Vice President & Govt Affairs → Vice President & Gov't Affairs, 2022
Vice President & Gov't Affairs → Vice President Gov't Affairs, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $207K (2025)
Walt Sisson
Vice President of Finance
Vice President & Finance - Started → Vice President & Finance, 2022
Vice President & Finance → Vice President of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$71K (2022) → $184K (2025)
Mary Beth Long
Vice President & Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$169K (2023) → $183K (2025)
Patrick M. Gill
Vice Chairman
At-Large → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Shedd
At-Large
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → At-Large, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Lillo
Immediate Past Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Nussbaum
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Hammill
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Dan McDonald (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: David J. Pfeiffer (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jesse Simpkins (2019–2024) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Frank Hugelmeyer (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Diane Bristol (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Tisa (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Jane Williamson (2019–2023) — Communications Director
- Former: Chris Megan (2019–2022) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Diane L. Carpenter (2019–2022) — Former Vice President, Operations & CFO
- Former: Bob Hunter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Charlie Davis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Jackson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eric Sutton (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Larry Roberts (2022) — Director
- Former: Dave J. Pfeiffer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bruce Akin (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Carl Leiederman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Dale Barnes (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth J. Ogilvie (2019–2020) — Vice President, Committee & CMO
- Former: Kirk Immens (2019–2020) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Louis Chemi (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Smits (2019–2020) — At-Large
- Former: Zack Swanson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kellie Ralston (2020) — Se Fisheries Policy Director
- Former: Kelly Hepler (2020) — Director
- Former: Ed Carter (2019) — Director
- Former: Scott B. Gudes (2019) — V.p. Government Affairs
- Former: Thom Dammrich (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $314K, to Glenn D Hughes (President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Sportfishing Association
How much does American Sportfishing Association give each year?
American Sportfishing Association gave $165K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $151K across 6 grants.
What is American Sportfishing Association's typical grant size?
American Sportfishing Association's median grant in 2025 was $25,375, and its average grant was $27,458, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Sportfishing Association give grants?
American Sportfishing Association's top state is District of Columbia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Louisiana (31%) and Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does American Sportfishing Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on American Sportfishing Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are American Sportfishing Association's largest grantees?
American Sportfishing Association's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Sportfishing Policy ($51,000), Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida ($32,500) and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable ($25,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Sportfishing Association?
American Sportfishing Association reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.1M.
What is American Sportfishing Association's EIN?
American Sportfishing Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2426853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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