Fishing for the Fight
TO SUPPORT FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER, PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND CHRONIC ILLNESS BY COORDINATING FLY-FISHING TOURNAMENTS ON EXCEPTIONAL WATERS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · 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
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.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Kickin Cancer in Sublette County ($287,500), Rescue River Llc ($16,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KICKIN CANCER IN SUBLETTE COUNTY PINEDALE, WY | PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CANCER. | $287,500 |
| RESCUE RIVER LLC POWELL, WY | UPLIFTING LIVES THROUGH THE DIGNITY OF WORK AND FLY FISHING FLIES HAND-CRAFTED IN KAMPALA UGANDA. | $16,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE KREN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| PAUL ULRICH | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| DARREN RHEA | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| CARRIE HATCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| PAUL KNAPP | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| KEVIN KUNARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| ERIC ORAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| KARLI WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| CHAUNCEY GOODRICH | PRESIDENT | 4.5 | — |
| DAVE KAPPENMAN | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| BRETT WRIGHT | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| JOHN MERRITT | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How large is Fishing for the Fight?
As of 2025, Fishing for the Fight holds $376K in total assets with $491K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $304K in 2025.
Where does Fishing for the Fight operate?
Fishing for the Fight has awarded grants in Wyoming.
What size grants does Fishing for the Fight award?
In 2025, Fishing for the Fight awarded 2 grants totaling $304K — an average of about $152K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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