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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$126K
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$27K
-60.3% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-47.1% YoY
About Big Fish Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Big Fish Foundation is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $125,509 | $118,469 | $209,174 |
| Revenue | $424,321 | $377,836 | $511,573 |
| Expenses | $417,359 | $470,398 | $429,175 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Shields & Strips ($15,000), Warrior Saber ($6,000), Allegiance Ranch & Equine ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WARRIOR SABER GRAND LAKE, CO | COMMUNITY RELATIONS | $6,000 |
| SHIELDS & STRIPS CARTHAGE, NC | SUPPORT VETERANS | $15,000 |
| ALLEGIANCE RANCH & EQUINE ERIE, CO | SUPPORT VETERANS | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE COLINA | BOARD CHAIRM | 1 | $1,000 |
| NICHOLAS SHAVER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CHRIS SLYE | SECRETARY | 1 | $1,000 |
| NOAH DEAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,000 |
| ANDREA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,000 |
| NICOLE CARROLL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,000 |
| HERMAN PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,000 |
| MIKE LONG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALYSSA NEU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Fish Foundation?
Big Fish Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in NEDERLAND, CO. It holds $126K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Big Fish Foundation?
As of 2024, Big Fish Foundation holds $126K in total assets with $424K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $27K in 2024.
Where does Big Fish Foundation operate?
Big Fish Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia.
What size grants does Big Fish Foundation award?
In 2024, Big Fish Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $27K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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