BIG FISH FOUNDATION

EIN: 844160627 501(c)(3) Mental Health

NEDERLAND, CO

Total Revenue
$377,836
Total Expenses
$470,398
Total Assets
$118,469
Net Assets
$116,612
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
NICHOLAS SHAVER
Phone
5125080703
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BIG FISH FOUNDATION, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $378K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $470K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SUPPORT VETERANS IN TAKING BACK OWNERSHIP OF THEIR NARRATIVE & MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION, AND TRAINING IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST SUICIDE;TO MENTOR VETERANS THROUGH TRANSITION AND STRUGGLE BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY;TO RECONSTITUTE SERVICE VALUES AND INCREASE PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN VETERANS TO SET CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES; AND TO RESOURCE VETERAN OWNED ENTERPRISES IN SUPPORTING SUCH VETERANS EFFORTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $221,148
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $156,688
TOTAL REVENUE $377,836

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $83,000
Salaries & Benefits $59,672
Fundraising Expenses $38,832
Program Expenses $401,731
Other Expenses $327,726
TOTAL EXPENSES $470,398

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $377,836 $511,573 -0.3%
Expenses $470,398 $429,175 +0.1%
Net Income $-92,562 $82,398 -2.1%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
4
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
4
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NICOLE CARROLL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE COLINA BOARD CHAIRM 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NOAH DEAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE LONG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REX MCINTOSH TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HERMAN PHILLIPS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS SHAVER ASST TREASUR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SLYE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA SMITH BOARD MEMBER 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $377,836 $470,398 $118,469 $-92,562
2022 $511,573 $429,175 $209,174 $82,398
2021 $283,426 $227,820 $126,776 $55,606
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