2024-05-15T09:29:23-04:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 932915935 CAPE LOOKOUT ALBACORE FOUNDATION INC % G GREY LITTLEWOOD CAPE 9195189508 3700 GLENWOOD AVE STE 405 RALEIGH NC 276125540 Gregory Barnes Treasurer 2024-05-15 Gregory Barnes XXX-XX-XXXX 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X X https: www.capelookoutalbacorefoundation.com X X 73585 X 56702 16883 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73585 0 0 3707 0 6616 45355 55678 17907 0 17907 0 17907 0 0 0 17907 0 17907 The Cape Lookout Albacore Foundation Inc. or CLAF". CLAF is organized and formed exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.The purpose of CLAF shall be to conduct activities and programs aimed at conserving and understanding the coastal fisheries of North Carolina with a particular focus on recreational fishing. This includes but is not limited to conducting and supporting research into marine ecology and fisheries biology promoting sustainable fishing practices and providing educational resources to the public about the importance of marine biodiversity and conservation. Additionally CLAF will engage in fundraising educational and outreach activities to provide support to other tax-exempt charities that are dedicated to wellbeing of disabled active military service personnel disabled veterans and other at need members of our community. CLAFs commitment extends to enhancing the lives of these individuals through fly fishing and associated activities. Albie Fest days 1-2 3 is a two-part community engagement event and fundraiser directly tied to our mission. The first part of the event is all about serving our Veteran community and putting "Boots on Boats." We conducted a two-day event for 60 Veterans teaching how to tie flys conducting a fly rod casting clinic and hosting lectures about the local fishery. Additionally with the help of local captains and fisherman we were able to put those learnings to work and get 60 Veterans out on the water participating in our local fisheries. Expense breakout: travel $4919 printing $750 venue $4500 food & beverage $3709 contractors $1100 in-kind assets used $17377 0 32354 The second part of Albie Fest day 3 3 is a community event fishing tournament and fundraiser with 75 participants from the local community and visitors from around the country. In addition to serving as the primary fund raiser for the organization we were able to recognize three veterans for their outstanding leadership in their community recognize a role model from the fishing community celebrate the outstanding achievements of the tournament winners and discuss conversation. Expense breakout: printing $5866 food & beverage $4948 contractors $2607 in-kind assets used $22493 0 35912 68266 N Christian Thompson President 2 0 0 0 John Snipes Vice President 1 0 0 0 G Grey Littlewood Secretary 1 0 0 0 Gregory Barnes Treasurer 2 0 0 0 Kellie Thompson Board Member 1 0 0 0 Tyler Hudgins Board Member 2 0 0 0 Patrick Poindexter Board Member 1 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false false false NC Greg Barnes 3700 GLENWOOD AVE STE 405 RALEIGH NC 276125540 9195189508 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 0 0 61702 61702 0 0 0 0 11883 11883 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73585 73585 0 0 0 0 2500 2500 0 0 0 0 27500 27500 0 0 0 0 30000 30000 43585 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73585 73585 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Overhead including web hosting banking fees and other items needed to operate., $537| Albie Fest Part 1 Days 1-2 "Boots on Boats" is a two day immersive program teaching Veterans about our local fisheries hands on workshop learning to tie multiple fly patterns a casting clinic and getting out on the water to experience our local fisheries. This year we were able to teach and serve 60 Veterans. Expense category breakout Use of In-Kind Donations $4250 Venue $4500 Food & Beverage $3709 & Travel $4919, $17377| Albie Fest Part 2 Day 3 is a community event fishing tournament and fundraiser tied to our mission. As the event is directly tied to our mission we are not reporting it as a fundraiser in row 7. With 75 participants this year we were able to connect many members of the community educate participants about our fisheries make connections between community members and Veterans and honor outstanding role models from across Veteran and fishing communities. Additionally this event served as a key raising mechanism for 2023. Expense breakout use of in-kind goods $22,493 and food & beverage $4948., $27441|