Fishing For Life
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$523K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Fishing For Life?
Fishing For Life is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Bame Foundation ($116K), Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation ($90K), The Hampe Family Foundation ($61K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $523K in grants to Fishing For Life between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bame Foundation | $116,325 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation | $90,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Hampe Family Foundation | $61,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| G2 Foundation | $60,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Nelson Family Foundation Inc | $60,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $49,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $27,500 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation | $18,000 | 4 | 2019–2025 |
| Isanti County Sportsmen's Club | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rotary 5950 Foundation | $8,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $6,435 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Westfield Insurance Foundation | $5,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Connexus Energy Foundation | $4,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| 44 North Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Midcontinent Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ima Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2025 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $147K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $17K.
What grants has Fishing For Life received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | G2 Foundation | PROVIDING OUTDOOR PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Connexus Energy Foundation | DONATION | $500 |
| 2025 | Ima Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $250 |
| 2024 | The Hampe Family Foundation | program needs | $37,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $17,500 |
| 2024 | Bame Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $15,750 |
| 2024 | Isanti County Sportsmen's Club | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | G2 Foundation | PROVIDING OUTDOOR PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | SPORTS AND RECREATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Connexus Energy Foundation | DONATION | $1,500 |
| 2024 | 44 North Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Nelson Family Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
| 2023 | G2 Foundation | PROVIDING OUTDOOR PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Bame Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $7,800 |
| 2023 | The Hampe Family Foundation | program needs | $6,000 |
| 2023 | The Westfield Insurance Foundation | General operating support | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Midcontinent Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE A LOVE OF FISHING AND OUT- DOOR ACTIVITIES IN YOUTH, FAMILIES, VETERANS & COMMUNITIES | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Connexus Energy Foundation | DONATION | $500 |
| 2022 | The Nelson Family Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | SUPPORT | $13,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | G2 Foundation | PROVIDING OUTDOOR PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Rotary 5950 Foundation | HOLES FOR HEROES | $8,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Fishing For Life?
Fishing For Life is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Bame Foundation ($116K), Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation ($90K), The Hampe Family Foundation ($61K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $523K in grants to Fishing For Life between 2019–2025.
Who is Fishing For Life's largest funder?
Bame Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Fishing For Life, with $116K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Fishing For Life received?
IRS 990 filings record $523K in grants to Fishing For Life across 51 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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