Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc
To preserve and protect reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico through science and education.
Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,046,983
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $483,897
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4,488
- +70.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $88,319
- +76.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $131K (2020) to $156K (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Up Fisheries Steinhatchee, FL | Steinhatchee Fish Donation | $73,150 |
| Lombardis Seafood Winter Park, FL | Steinhatchee Fish donation | $36,601 |
| Evans Meats Birmingham, AL | To help with Madeira Beach fish | $27,694 |
| Wild Seafood Co Largo, FL | Madeira Beach Fish donation | $18,694 |
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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 | $2,046,983 | $483,897 | $88,319 | — | — | $4,488 |
| 2023 | $2,013,583 | $474,481 | $50,022 | — | — | $2,640 |
| 2022 | $1,764,585 | $291,539 | $56,978 | — | — | $377 |
| 2021 | $1,795,769 | $286,065 | $349,439 | $156,139 | 4 | $19 |
| 2020 | $2,122,096 | $962,209 | $380,174 | $131,065 | 4 | $101 |
About Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Galveston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc is led by William Cochrane, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Cochrane
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Guindon
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glen Brooks
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachal Hisler
Director
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Colletti
Director
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason DeLaCruz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Schmidt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Tomeny
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Aaron Mays (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Wayne Werner (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Buddy Guindon (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Donna Brooks (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc
How large is Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc?
Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $484K.
What is Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc?
Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Galveston, TX. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc operate?
Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Texas.
What is Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4057000. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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