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Fishing for the Fight

Foundation · Grantmaker Pinedale, WY EIN: 82-3738976 Website

To support families fighting cancer, people with special needs, and chronic illness by coordinating fly-fishing tournaments on exceptional waters.

Key facts about Fishing for the Fight

In short: Fishing for the Fight gave $304K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $152K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
82-3738976
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$304,000
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$152,000
Median grant
$152,000
Total assets
$375,792
Primary geography
Wyoming (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$376K

+45.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$304K

+52.0% YoY

Grant Count

2

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$152K

-24.0% YoY

How Fishing for the Fight gives

  • Giving grew 204% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Fishing for the Fight

Based on IRS filings

Fishing for the Fight is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Pinedale, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $376K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $304K. Net investment income was $13K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

PinedalePowell

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K0 grants20211 grants20221 grants20231 grants20242 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Kickin Cancer in Sublette County: $288KKickin Cancer in SubletteCounty$288KRescue River LLC: $17KRescue River LLC$17K

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K3$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
KICKIN CANCER IN SUBLETTE COUNTY Pinedale, WYPAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CANCER.$287,500
RESCUE RIVER LLC Powell, WYUPLIFTING LIVES THROUGH THE DIGNITY OF WORK AND FLY FISHING FLIES HAND-CRAFTED IN KAMPALA UGANDA.$16,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$375,792$258,116$155,932
Revenue$490,753$345,656$248,557
Expenses$373,077$253,472$212,533
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$12,852$1,756$227
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Fishing for the Fight is led by Chauncey Goodrich, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Chauncey Goodrich

    President

    On filings since 2021

    4.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brett Wright

    Secretary

    Board Member → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Darren Rhea

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Kappenman

    Vice President

    Treasurer → Vice President, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Merritt

    Treasurer

    Board Member → Treasurer, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Kren

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Ulrich

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Knapp

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Oram

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Kunard

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carrie Hatch

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karli Wright

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Cyd Goodrich (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Jessica Pollema (2022–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Jimbob Griffin (2021) — Vice President
  • Former: Will Stough (2021) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Fishing for the Fight

How much does Fishing for the Fight give each year?

Fishing for the Fight gave $304K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $200K across 1 grant.

How large is Fishing for the Fight?

Fishing for the Fight reported $376K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $491K.

What is Fishing for the Fight?

Fishing for the Fight is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Pinedale, WY. It holds $376K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Fishing for the Fight operate?

Fishing for the Fight has awarded grants in Wyoming.

What is Fishing for the Fight's EIN?

Fishing for the Fight's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3738976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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