CAST HOPE

EIN: 264042588 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CHICO, CA

Total Revenue
$472,704
Total Expenses
$439,480
Total Assets
$109,141
Net Assets
$109,141
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
RYAN JOHNSTON
Phone
6195409259
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

CAST HOPE, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $473K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $439K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

CAST HOPE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION LOOKING TO PROVIDE KIDS WITH THE GIFT OF THE OUTDOORS. AS AN ORGANIZATION IT IS OUR DESIRE TO BRING KIDS AND MENTORS TOGETHER OUTSIDE THROUGH THE SPORT OF FLY FISHING. IN THIS DAY AND ERA IT SEEMS THAT OUR LIVES ARE CONSTANTLY BOMBARDED WITH SCREENS, WHETHER TVS, COMPUTERS, IPADS, IPODS, OR GAMING SYSTEMS. HERE AT CAST HOPE WE WANT TO BREAK THAT PATTERN BY IMMERSING PEOPLE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH GUIDED FLY FISHING TRIPS, FISHING CLINICS, FLY TYING EVENTS, CAMP OUTS, ROAD TRIPS, AND CONSERVATION OUTINGS WE ARE TRYING TO CREATE A HEALTHY HOBBY THAT KIDS AND MENTORS CAN DO TOGETHER. WE BELIEVE IF YOU PROVIDE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS WHERE THEY GROW DEEPER IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MENTOR, LEARN HOW TO EFFECTIVELY FLY FISH, RECEIVE FREE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, FIND OUT THAT THE OUTDOORS HAS MUCH MORE TO OFFER THAN THEIR LATEST GADGET, AND LEARN ABOUT HOW TO CONSERVE AND SUSTAIN OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, THEN THEY WILL NATURALLY WA

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $288,306

POSITIVELY IMPACTED 877 YOUTHS AND THEIR MENTORS IN THE CALIFORNIA, WESTERN NEVADA, MONTANA AND IDAHO COMMUNITIES THROUGH FREE FLY FISHING EXPERIENCES. THROUGH OUR PROGRAM,CLIENTS BUILD MENTORING...

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POSITIVELY IMPACTED 877 YOUTHS AND THEIR MENTORS IN THE CALIFORNIA, WESTERN NEVADA, MONTANA AND IDAHO COMMUNITIES THROUGH FREE FLY FISHING EXPERIENCES. THROUGH OUR PROGRAM,CLIENTS BUILD MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS, FLY FISHING SKILLS, OUTDOOR KNOWLEDGE, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, AND PERSONAL VALUES. CAST HOPE'S GIFT OF FLY FISHING EMPOWERS EACH MENTORING PAIR TO GROW CLOSER AS THEY MAKE FLY FISHING A HEALTHY HOBBY THEY CAN DO TOGETHER.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $300,307
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8
Other Revenue $172,389
TOTAL REVENUE $472,704

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $255,867
Fundraising Expenses $59,096
Program Expenses $288,306
Other Expenses $183,613
TOTAL EXPENSES $439,480

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $472,704 $387,121 +0.2%
Expenses $439,480 $415,483 +0.1%
Net Income $33,224 $-28,362 -2.2%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
40

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
1
$83,750
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RYAN JOHNSTON OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$83,750 $0 $83,750
JARRETT BLACK PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL COOGAN VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI RIVERS SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH GREEN TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ENGLISH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM BRUBAKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SANER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $472,704 $439,480 $109,141 $33,224
2024 $387,121 $415,483 $75,917 $-28,362
2023 $343,969 $388,184 $104,279 $-44,215
2022 $383,756 $341,937 $148,494 $41,819
2021 $303,099 $285,139 $138,450 $17,960
2020 $302,405 $283,548 $88,715 $18,857
2019 $275,005 $259,294 $69,858 $15,711
2018 $190,928 $177,288 $53,608 $13,640
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