Gulf Fishery Research Foundation
Gulf Fishery Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Destin, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $139K.
Gulf Fishery Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Gulf Fishery Research Foundation gave $139K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $139,105
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,553
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,553
- Total assets
- $10,488
- -58.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gulf Fishery Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Integrated Monitoring Inc ($113K). Together the top 2 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gulf Fishery Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 5464% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $172K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Monitoring Inc Boston, MA | Research Grants | $113,105 |
| Charter Fisherman's Association Destin, FL | Operating Expenses | $26,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,488 | $164,741 | $179,369 | $139,105 | 2 | $139,105 | $993 |
| 2023 | $25,116 | $210,136 | $221,210 | $149,712 | 2 | $149,712 | $717 |
| 2022 | $36,190 | $238,721 | $225,726 | $171,537 | 2 | $171,537 | $1,754 |
| 2021 | $23,195 | $106,701 | $84,506 | $2,500 | 1 | $72,806 | $317 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gulf Fishery Research Foundation reported a distributable amount of $993 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gulf Fishery Research Foundation is led by James Green, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Green
President & Director
Vice President → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Billy Archer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Clarence Seymour
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Tomeney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Woodruff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Gaspard
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hickman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Ard
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Hubbard
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Jarvis
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael Jennings (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Gary Bryant (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Green (2020) — Vice President & Director
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $1K, to Billy Archer (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Fishery Research Foundation
How much does Gulf Fishery Research Foundation give each year?
Gulf Fishery Research Foundation gave $139K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 2 grants.
How large is Gulf Fishery Research Foundation?
Gulf Fishery Research Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $993 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Gulf Fishery Research Foundation?
Gulf Fishery Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Destin, FL. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gulf Fishery Research Foundation operate?
Gulf Fishery Research Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, Texas.
What is Gulf Fishery Research Foundation's EIN?
Gulf Fishery Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3708369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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