Fly Fishers International
The mission of Fly Fishers International is to foster the legacy of fly fishing for all fish in all waters through conservation, education, and inspiring a growing community of fly fishers.
Fly Fishers International at a glance
In short: Fly Fishers International gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,000
- +108.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $15,500
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $1,095,724
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fly Fishers International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trout Unlimited Inc ($25K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $31K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trout Unlimited Inc Arlington, VA | Educational video series produced to teaching youth how to fly fish | $25,000 |
| The Osprey Journal Portland, OR | Support publication of the osprey journal that focuses on conservation issues related to salmon and steelhead. | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,095,724 | $708,697 | $894,239 | $31,000 | 2 | $27,732 |
| 2023 | $1,228,340 | $962,686 | $1,168,640 | $14,850 | Total only | $25,696 |
| 2022 | $1,377,810 | $987,731 | $1,072,067 | $6,657 | 1 | $25,173 |
| 2021 | $1,577,176 | $924,486 | $944,814 | $15,000 | Total only | $30,949 |
| 2020 | $1,590,175 | $648,356 | $851,275 | $24,198 | Total only | $34,388 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Fly Fishers International
Based on IRS filings
Fly Fishers International is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Livingston, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fly Fishers International is led by Rhonda Sellers, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 23 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rhonda Sellers
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$98K (2024)
Dave Peterson
Chairman of Board
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Maus
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Groty
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kuni Masuda
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marnee Banks
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Leuken
Board Member
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Ross
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tilda Evans
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Heggestad
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Berris Samples
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kastine Coleman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shalon Hastings
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Wagner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kirk
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aj Rosenbohm
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Wallner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Walter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Bubenik
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Bergeron
Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Uselton
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Carpenter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Patrick Berry (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Barry Webster (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carole Katz (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dennis O'Brien (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dutch Baughman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Geoff Mullins (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Vandegrift (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Papich (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Logan (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Reichardt (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Haunschild (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jen Ripple (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Paul Williams (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Glenn Erikson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Hodson Neufeld (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Johnson (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $98K, to Rhonda Sellers (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Fly Fishers International
How much does Fly Fishers International give each year?
Fly Fishers International gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $15K in grants paid.
How large is Fly Fishers International?
Fly Fishers International reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $709K.
What is Fly Fishers International?
Fly Fishers International is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Livingston, MT. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Fly Fishers International operate?
Fly Fishers International has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Oregon, Virginia.
What is Fly Fishers International's EIN?
Fly Fishers International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7037444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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