Big Fish Foundation
To support veterans in taking back ownership of their narrative & mental health through education, and training in the campaign against suicide;to mentor veterans through transition and struggle by creating opportunities for public service, social connection, and physical activity;to reconstitute service values and increase personal accountability in veterans to set conditions for growth opportunities; and to resource veteran owned enterprises in supporting such veterans efforts.
Big Fish Foundation at a glance
In short: Big Fish Foundation gave $27K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- -60.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,000
- -47.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $125,509
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Big Fish Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shields & Strips ($15K). Together the top 3 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Big Fish Foundation gives
- Giving grew 125% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $68K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shields & Strips Carthage, NC | Support Veterans | $15,000 |
| Warrior Saber Grand Lake, CO | Community Relations | $6,000 |
| Allegiance Ranch & Equine Erie, CO | Support Veterans | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,509 | $424,321 | $417,359 | $27,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $118,469 | $377,836 | $470,398 | $68,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $209,174 | $511,573 | $429,175 | $26,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $126,776 | $283,426 | $227,820 | $12,000 | 1 |
About Big Fish Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Big Fish Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Nederland, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $126K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Big Fish Foundation is led by Dave Colina, Board Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 6 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Colina
Board Chairman
Board Member → Board Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Andrea Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Chris Slye
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Herman Phillips
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Nicole Carroll
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Noah Dean
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Nicholas Shaver
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Long
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Neu
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Rex McIntosh (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Brian Chontosh (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Nick Stewart (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Horton (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mosi Smith (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nick Massie (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Malay (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Dave Colina (Board Chairm). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Big Fish Foundation
How much does Big Fish Foundation give each year?
Big Fish Foundation gave $27K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $68K across 4 grants.
What is Big Fish Foundation's typical grant size?
Big Fish Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Big Fish Foundation give grants?
Big Fish Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (44%).
Does Big Fish Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Big Fish Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Big Fish Foundation?
Big Fish Foundation reported $126K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $424K.
What is Big Fish Foundation?
Big Fish Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Nederland, CO. It holds $126K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Big Fish Foundation's EIN?
Big Fish Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4160627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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