Groundfish Forum
Provide member services by gathering and sharing information regarding the fishing industry to members. Craft meaningful solutions to Amendment 80 Sector issues such as discards, incidental catch, impact on halibut. Inform state and local officials of contributions made by the Amendment 80 Sector to economies of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Groundfish Forum at a glance
In short: Groundfish Forum gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $135,793
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Groundfish Forum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
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 $1K (2020) to $22K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Global Fish Database | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,793 | $1,227,154 | $1,210,214 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $107,603 | $855,424 | $909,717 | $22,075 | Total only |
| 2022 | $173,082 | $686,079 | $670,839 | $15,000 | Total only |
| 2021 | $146,767 | $850,000 | $767,041 | $15,000 | Total only |
| 2020 | $63,797 | $590,000 | $589,480 | $1,225 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Groundfish Forum
Based on IRS filings
Groundfish Forum is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $136K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Groundfish Forum is led by Chris Woodley, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Woodley
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$190K (2020) → $219K (2024)
Ruth Christiansen
President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francis O'Hara Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helena Park
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Doherty
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Faris
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annika Saltman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Tooley
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Todd Loomis (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Jason Anderson (2022–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Arne Fuglvog (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Keith Bruton (2020) — Vice President
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 $219K, to Chris Woodley (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Groundfish Forum
How much does Groundfish Forum give each year?
Groundfish Forum gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $22K in grants paid.
How large is Groundfish Forum?
Groundfish Forum reported $136K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Groundfish Forum?
Groundfish Forum is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $136K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Groundfish Forum operate?
Groundfish Forum has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Groundfish Forum's EIN?
Groundfish Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1741354. 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 May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 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 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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