The Fishing School Inc

EIN: 521736536 501(c)(3) Human Services

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$763,227
Total Expenses
$1,166,252
Total Assets
$1,234,580
Net Assets
$1,161,801
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
DC
Phone
2023993618
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

The Fishing School Inc, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $763K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 53% operating deficit.

Mission

To equip children from low-income communities with future-ready skills through STEM & Arts-focused afterschool and summer programs. By nurturing academic growth and fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, they prepare each kid to thrive in the future of work.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $869,230 Revenue: $84,500

During the 20242025 school year, the organization delivered no-cost after-school and summer programming focused on building elementary-aged students future-ready skills through STEM, the arts, and...

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During the 20242025 school year, the organization delivered no-cost after-school and summer programming focused on building elementary-aged students future-ready skills through STEM, the arts, and life skills activities. Our programs served over 300 students attending four Title Ieligible public elementary schools with no access to the types of enrichment opportunities we offer. Participants demonstrated drammatic gains in knowledge and skill development, exceeding established performance benchmarks. These results underscore the organizations commitment to advancing equitable access and preparing youth for long-term success

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $653,837
Program Service Revenue $84,500
Investment Income $711
Other Revenue $24,179
TOTAL REVENUE $763,227

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $829,082
Fundraising Expenses $54,152
Program Expenses $869,230
Other Expenses $337,170
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,166,252

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $763,227 $692,537 +0.1%
Expenses $1,166,252 $1,451,663 -0.2%
Net Income $-403,025 $-759,126 -0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
52
Volunteers
20

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
4
$156,499
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Meeta Sharma-Holt Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$156,499 $0 $156,499
Ronald Bozant Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gretchen Brainard Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Terry Lineberger Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Watts Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kate Holman Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Bank Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Davis Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tisha L Ellison Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joyce Jones Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erik Causey Board Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sheila Harley Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tsitsi Batia Treasurer 2.00
Officer 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 $763,227 $1,166,252 $1,234,580 $-403,025
2024 $692,537 $1,451,663 $1,973,969 $-759,126
2023 $1,289,032 $1,436,461 $2,684,295 $-147,429
2022 $1,386,365 $1,307,339 $2,777,464 $79,026
2022 $1,386,365 $1,307,339 $2,777,464 $79,026
2021 $1,508,777 $1,143,944 $2,800,560 $364,833
2020 $1,211,707 $1,217,197 $2,359,634 $-5,490
2019 $1,287,570 $1,301,326 $2,290,676 $-13,756
2018 $1,436,910 $1,381,311 $2,344,840 $55,599
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