TO UNITE THE SPORTFISHING AND BOATING INDUSTRY WITH NON-ENDEMIC CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO INVEST IN FISHERIES AND HABITAT IN THE U.S. AND CANADA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$140K
-31.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-14.2% YoY
About Fishamerica Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fishamerica Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,929,199 | $1,863,572 | $1,876,455 |
| Revenue | $213,944 | $222,919 | $298,819 |
| Expenses | $180,951 | $240,559 | $244,924 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $60,674 | $45,466 | $7,699 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fishamerica Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bonefish Tarpon Trust ($85,030), Nc Wildlife Resources Commission ($25,000), Natural Shorelines Forever ($15,310).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NC WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION RALEIGH, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| NATURAL SHORELINES FOREVER PINCKNEY, MI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,310 |
| BONEFISH TARPON TRUST MIAMI, FL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $85,030 |
| GREEN LAKE SANITARY DISTRICT PRINCETON, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL LILLO | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| PATRICK GILL | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| CASEY SHEDD | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JIM HUBBARD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JESSE SIMPKINS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN | 0.5 | — |
| DIANE BRISTOL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KEN EUBANKS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PETER FOLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TODD HAMMILL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| FRANK HUGELMEYER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MATT JENSEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DANIEL NUSSBAUM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID PFEIFFER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MIKE POWELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRUCE STANTON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARK TISA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAN FERRIS | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| GLENN D HUGHES | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WALT SISSON | VP, FINANCE | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fishamerica Foundation?
Fishamerica Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fishamerica Foundation?
As of 2024, Fishamerica Foundation holds $1.9M in total assets with $214K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $140K in 2024.
Where does Fishamerica Foundation operate?
Fishamerica Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Fishamerica Foundation award?
In 2024, Fishamerica Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $140K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fishamerica Foundation's EIN?
Fishamerica Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3219015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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