Nonprofit · EIN 23-7226664
AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY
Also known as WESTERN DIVISION
Tax-exempt · CODY, WY 82414
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $38,168 | $42,865 | -$4,697 | $1,050,661 | $561,851 | $488,810 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $38,231 | $68,765 | -$30,534 | $822,030 | $400,566 | $421,464 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $60,753 | $56,660 | $4,093 | $679,390 | $279,231 | $400,159 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,858
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,310
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,716
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,663
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,922
- Program services (functional)
- $40,783
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,082
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $822,030
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,050,661
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $561,851
- Net assets, end of year
- $488,810
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,022,888
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $488,810
- Gross receipts
- $46,025
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1948
- State of legal domicile
- MT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Steed | President Elect Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Tim Copeland | President Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Julie Carter | Past president Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Kim Luke | Student Rep Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Brittany Jennewein | Vice President Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Chris Penne | sec/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Burckhardt | secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Tim Copeland | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Julie Carter | President Elect Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Meredith Journey | Student Rep Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Eric Fetherman | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Laurie Earley | past President Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Burckhardt | secretary/Treas Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| Dan Brauch | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Julie Carter | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Jack Mclaren | Student Rep Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Eric Fetherman | President elect Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Laurie Earley | President Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8 CACTUS DR, CODY, WY 82414-9660
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 8 Cactus Drive, Cody WY 82414
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Daniel Brauch, 300 West New York Avenue, Gunnison CO 81230
- Signed the 990
- Tim Copeland, President
- Phone
- (307) 250-1213
- Website
- www.wdafs.org
- Return prepared by
- Nelson & Associates CPAs
Mission
Improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science.
Program accomplishments
- Student Support and Awards: We fund scholarships, division awards, and assist with the student colloquium for university students to learn from each other.Co hosted Annual Meeting with Colorado and Wyoming Chapter of AFS in Westminster, ColoradoHosted Salvelinus Confluentus Curiosity Society (SCCS) Meeting Hosted student colloquiumExpenses $33,117
- Grants: We provide grants for travel awards: We fund travel to attend the annual meeting for award winners, professionals, students, and special committee representatives, including executive committee members.We provide support for small education and research projects that further our mission of promoting fisheries science.Expenses $7,166
- Sponsorships - We provide support for professional organizational meetings.Expenses $500
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7226664
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Group exemption
- 2378: AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY INC
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,050,661
- Income (IRS master file)
- $46,025
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $38,168 | $42,865 | $1,050,661 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $38,231 | $68,765 | $822,030 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $60,753 | $56,660 | $679,390 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Daniel Brauch | September 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | $123,997 | $66,925 | $567,381 | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7226664).
Questions about AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY is 23-7226664.
- Is AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Which annual return does AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Daniel Brauch.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $38,168, expenses of $42,865 and total assets of $1,050,661 at year end.
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