FLORIDA FISHING ACADEMY INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICHARD BROCHU

Phone

5617407227

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

FLORIDA FISHING ACADEMY INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $697K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 96% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $268K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF OUR YOUTH THROUGH ENVIROMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BY PROVIDING INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION THORUGH RECREATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $389,004 Revenue: $12,004

ANGLING FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE IS AN ENVIROMENTAL AWARENESS INITIATIVE THAT TEACHES ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENJOY FLORIDA'S FRAGILE MARINE RESOURCES IN A WAY THAT PRESERVES THE ECOSYSTEM FOR GENERATIONS. THE PROGRAM ARMS KIDS WITH THE TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO RESIST THE TEMPTATIONS OF THE STREETS AND GAIN A RICHER APPRECIATIONS FOR OUR LOCAL WATERS.

Program 2

MOBILE MARINE LAB IS A HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO EXPLORE A WORKING MODEL OF FLORIDA'S WATERSHED, THE EFFECTS OF POLLUTION AND BEACH EROSION AND HOW IT RELATES TO THE...

MOBILE MARINE LAB IS A HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO EXPLORE A WORKING MODEL OF FLORIDA'S WATERSHED, THE EFFECTS OF POLLUTION AND BEACH EROSION AND HOW IT RELATES TO THE MARINE-LIFE CHAIN. THE INTERACTIVE MOBILE LAB PROMOTES ADVOCACY ACROSS ALL DEMOGRAPHICS, ESPECIALLY AT OUR SCHOOLS IN PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES.

Program 3

CHARTING A COURSE IN THE MARINE INDUSTRIES PROVIDES ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH EXTENSIVE VOCATIONAL FISHING EDUCATION AND POST SECONDARY PREPARATION AND SUPPORT DESIGNED TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE WORKFORCE OR COLLEGE. THESE STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO MENTOR YOUNGER STUDENTS, TEACH OUR PROGRAM, AND WORK WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGH OUR ON-THE-JOB COMPONENT.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $759,921

Program Service Revenue $12,004

Investment Income $-75,094

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $696,831

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $228,970

Fundraising Expenses $2,776

Program Expenses $389,004

Other Expenses $199,440

TOTAL EXPENSES $428,410

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$696,831	$355,000	+1.0%
Expenses	$428,410	$424,640	+0.0%
Net Income	$268,421	$-69,640	-4.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$111,729

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARC TANNER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIO GUZMAN	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF FREEMAN	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RENE COTTO NEGRON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ZACHARY CRANE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD BROCHU	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	50.00	Officer	$111,729	$0	$111,729

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$696,831	$428,410	$976,436	$268,421
2024	$355,000	$424,640	$607,120	$-69,640
2023	$481,613	$437,074	$672,915	$44,539
2022	$484,491	$413,080	$561,433	$71,411
2021	$530,053	$422,865	$497,133	$107,188
2019	$458,142	$445,518	$314,850	$12,624
2018	$341,735	$439,499	$289,560	$-97,764