Recreational Fisheries Research Institute Inc

Organization Overview

Recreational Fisheries Research Institute Inc is located in Covington, LA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Recreational Fisheries Research Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Recreational Fisheries Research Institute Inc generated $317.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $227.4k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 28.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE RECREATIONAL FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (RFRI) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED EXCLUSIVELY TO CONDUCT MARINE FISHERIES RESTORATION THROUGH EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TAG LOUISIANA FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS RFRI HAS BUILT A POPULATION/TEAM OF CITIZEN SCIENTISTS TO GATHER DATA WHICH COULD BE USED AS A PROACTIVE MANAGEMENT TOOL RATHER THAN THE INDUSTRY STANDARD, REACTIVE. PROGRAMS LIKE TAG LOUISIANA & THE TAG IT LA RODEO SERIES PROVIDE A TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THAT INTRODUCES ANGLERS TO A MORE QUALITATIVE AND SCIENTIFIC METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION MAKING THE TRANSITION FROM SPORT ANGLER TO RESOURCE STEWARD.


OUTDOORS/EDUCATION IN A TIME WHEN TECHNOLOGY OFTEN HOLDS US CAPTIVE, RFRI UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING OUTSIDE, BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, EMBRACING TEAMWORK AND CONNECTING WITH NATURE AND EACH OTHER. WE BELIEVE THESE ACTIVITIES ARE ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO OUR YOUNG PEOPLE, AND WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE THEIR WATER LIFE ENDEAVORS, KNOWING FIRSTHAND THAT THEIR TIME ON AND AROUND THE WATER WILL MAKE THEM HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY INTRODUCING PEOPLE TO RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING.


ANGLERS ALMANAC CHECK OUT THE NEW ANGLERS ALMANAC APP THAT WILL TURN YOUR PHONE INTO ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE FISHING TOOLS WHILE ALSO TURNING YOUR CATCH INTO CITIZEN SCIENTIST DATA THAT CAN BE UTILIZED TO MODERNIZE FISH MANAGEMENT. THE APP IS SIMPLE AND OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS. IT COMES NATURALLY FOR ANGLERS TO TAKE A QUICK PHOTO OF THEIR CATCH. BUT NOW THROUGH THE APP, YOUR FISH CAN BE MEASURED, IDENTIFIED, AND CATALOGED WITH THE CURRENT ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS CREATING A LOG TO BE USED BY YOU AND SCIENTISTS TO IMPROVE FUTURE FISHING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Vincent Wynne
Vice President
$0
Chalin Delaune
President
$0
Kleo Blue
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Patrick Fitzmorris
Board Member
$0
Kyle Catalano
Board Member
$0
Greg Keller
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $900
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$315,750
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$316,650
Total Program Service Revenue$1,235
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $317,885

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Recreational Fisheries Research Institute Inc has recieved totaling $22,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Azby Fund

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT

$22,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

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