THE BILLFISH FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 592694327 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Total Revenue
$1,254,767
Total Expenses
$1,176,396
Total Assets
$2,305,807
Net Assets
$2,256,491
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
ELLEN PEEL
Phone
9549380150
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE BILLFISH FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO RESPONSIBLY CONSERVING, MANAGING, AND ENHANCING BILLFISH POPULATIONS WORLDWIDE THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO ENSURE HEALTHLY FISH STOCKS, MARINE HABITAT AND SPORT FISHING OPPORTUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $293,045

PUBLIC AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES, COST TO PUBLISH MAGAZINES AND NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER TEXTS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE RESEARCH AND GOALS OF THE BILLFISH FOUNDATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $331,465

PUBLIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOUNDATION'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES WITH THE PUBLIC AT LARGE AND CONCERNED CONSEVATIONISTS AT SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUMS, TOURNAMENTS, PUBLIC MEETINGS AND...

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PUBLIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOUNDATION'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES WITH THE PUBLIC AT LARGE AND CONCERNED CONSEVATIONISTS AT SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUMS, TOURNAMENTS, PUBLIC MEETINGS AND MEMBERSHIP EVENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $389,851

RELEASE AND TAGGING PROGRAM COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CATCH AND RELEASE PROGRAM TARGETED AT ANGLERS WORLDWIDE TO GATHER SCIENTIFIC DATA USED TO ADVANCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT...

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RELEASE AND TAGGING PROGRAM COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CATCH AND RELEASE PROGRAM TARGETED AT ANGLERS WORLDWIDE TO GATHER SCIENTIFIC DATA USED TO ADVANCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BILLFISH POPULATIONS WORLDWIDE.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $983,402
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $34
Other Revenue $271,331
TOTAL REVENUE $1,254,767

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $634,332
Fundraising Expenses $32,581
Program Expenses $1,014,361
Other Expenses $542,064
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,176,396

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,254,767 $938,076 +0.3%
Expenses $1,176,396 $1,275,302 -0.1%
Net Income $78,371 $-337,226 -1.2%
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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
11
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
7
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
1
$133,000
Total Directors
11
$133,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELLEN PEEL PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$109,500 $23,500 $133,000
LUIS L BACARDI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES F GADDY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA MACMILLAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT COOPER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DORLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT HEALY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT NAVARRO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SMYTH MCKISSICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SERENA WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTIN MUSSELMAN 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 $1,254,767 $1,176,396 $2,305,807 $78,371
2024 $938,076 $1,275,302 $2,160,494 $-337,226
2023 $1,448,069 $1,080,454 $2,385,761 $367,615
2022 $1,009,054 $832,335 $1,649,467 $176,719
2021 $1,146,084 $901,230 $1,577,686 $244,854
2020 $736,567 $806,202 $1,349,308 $-69,635
2019 $1,127,933 $967,719 $1,395,573 $160,214
2018 $1,128,289 $1,117,844 $1,174,310 $10,445
2017 $1,190,731 $1,131,182 $1,242,590 $59,549
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