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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$136K
+26.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$15K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$15K
About Groundfish Forum
Based on IRS filings
Groundfish Forum is a nonprofit organization 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 grants totaling $15K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $135,793 | $107,603 | $173,082 |
| Revenue | $1,227,154 | $855,424 | $686,079 |
| Expenses | $1,210,214 | $909,717 | $670,839 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Washington ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Global Fish Database | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woodley | Executive Director | 50 | $218,891 |
| Jim Johnson | Director | 3 | — |
| Helena Park | Director | 3 | — |
| Matt Doherty | Director | 3 | — |
| Francis O'Hara Jr | Director | 3 | — |
| Michael Faris | Director | 3 | — |
| Annika Saltman | Vice President | 3 | — |
| Mary Beth Tooley | Sec/Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Ruth Christiansen | President | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Groundfish Forum?
Groundfish Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $136K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Groundfish Forum?
As of 2024, Groundfish Forum holds $136K in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $15K in 2024.
Where does Groundfish Forum operate?
Groundfish Forum has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Groundfish Forum award?
In 2024, Groundfish Forum awarded 1 grants totaling $15K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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