National Fish Habitat Fund Inc
To provide funding for on-the-ground conservation activities that support the protection and restoration of fish habitat through diverse partnerships across the United States.
National Fish Habitat Fund Inc at a glance
In short: National Fish Habitat Fund Inc gave $489K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $488,891
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $61,111
- -32.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,260
- Total assets
- $912,356
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Fish Habitat Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iowa Dept of Natural Resourse ($263K). Together the top 8 received $489K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 19 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How National Fish Habitat Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $305K (2022) to $489K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $489K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Dept of Natural Resourse Des Moines, IA | Habitat Project Construction | $262,831 |
| Northcentral Pennsylvania Con Montoursville, PA | Habitat Project Construction | $75,000 |
| Arkansas Fish & Game Fnd Little Rock, AR | Habitat Project Construction | $57,500 |
| Missouri Dept of Conservation Jefferson City, MO | Habitat Project Construction | $26,020 |
| Crawford Cnty Conservation Meadville, PA | Habitat Project Construction | $22,500 |
| Reef Ball Foundation Athens, GA | Habitat Project Construction | $19,996 |
| Friends of Lake Ouachita Hot Springs, AR | Habitat Project Construction | $15,000 |
| Georgia BASS Nation Youth Inc Social Circle, GA | Habitat Project Construction | $10,044 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $912,356 | $322,190 | $538,729 | $488,891 | 8 | $7,905 |
| 2024 | $942,311 | $52,530 | $482,349 | $450,180 | 5 | — |
| 2023 | $911,359 | $4,690 | $491,867 | $477,455 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $1,398,536 | $1,586,940 | $309,922 | $305,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $121,968 | $63,864 | $67,651 | — | — | — |
About National Fish Habitat Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Fish Habitat Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $912K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $489K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Fish Habitat Fund Inc is led by Julie Carter, Chairman on every filing since 2024; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Carter
Chairman
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carter Kruse
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jacob Slager
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Daniel Wagner
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Hart Pederson
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Trushenski
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: John LeCoq (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jon Johnson (2021–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Kelly Hepler (2021–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Ryan Roberts (2021–2023) — Staff
- Former: Christy Plumer (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Boyd (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about National Fish Habitat Fund Inc
How much does National Fish Habitat Fund Inc give each year?
National Fish Habitat Fund Inc gave $489K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $450K across 5 grants.
What is National Fish Habitat Fund Inc's typical grant size?
National Fish Habitat Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $24,260, and its average grant was $61,111, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Fish Habitat Fund Inc give grants?
National Fish Habitat Fund Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (20%) and Arkansas (15%).
Does National Fish Habitat Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on National Fish Habitat Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Habitat Project Construction" (8 grants).
Who are National Fish Habitat Fund Inc's largest grantees?
National Fish Habitat Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Iowa Dept of Natural Resourse ($262,831), Northcentral Pennsylvania Con ($75,000) and Arkansas Fish & Game Fnd ($57,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Fish Habitat Fund Inc?
National Fish Habitat Fund Inc reported $912K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $322K.
What is National Fish Habitat Fund Inc?
National Fish Habitat Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $912K in total assets as of 2025.
What is National Fish Habitat Fund Inc's EIN?
National Fish Habitat Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2547128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
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