Nonprofit · EIN 54-1915490
RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MCLEAN, VA 22101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $1,948,208 | $2,310,877 | -$362,669 | $289,293 | $12,706 | $276,587 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $13,827,555 | $13,734,726 | $92,829 | $2,515,218 | $1,875,962 | $639,256 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,785,521 | $13,774,772 | $10,749 | $2,027,714 | $1,481,287 | $546,427 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,742,745
- of which government grants
- $1,658,037
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $12,842
- Royalties
- $8,120
- Other revenue
- $192,621
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $756,687
- Other salaries and wages
- $403,734
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,391,462
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,150
- Occupancy
- $343,846
- Travel
- $38,351
- Depreciation
- $16,053
- Program services (functional)
- $837,139
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,473,738
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,515,218
- Total assets, end of year
- $289,293
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,706
- Net assets, end of year
- $276,587
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $276,587
- Gross receipts
- $1,948,208
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CHANDA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $363,925 | $36,393 |
| JAMES HEMENWAY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $272,494 | $49,768 |
| STEPHANIE VATALARO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $162,455 | $53,332 |
| HOLLY MAHLA | SENIOR MANAGER, ADMINISTRA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,438 | $34,762 |
| JAMES STRONG | SENIOR DIRECTOR, INDUSTRY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,998 | $30,465 |
| RACHEL PIACENZA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,676 | $33,086 |
| STEPHANIE HUSSEY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, GOVERNMEN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,294 | $27,218 |
| CRAIG BONDS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE LEWIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY FENNEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY TUBAUGH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE BRUSOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF PONTIUS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BRADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RESE CLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
18 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER DUGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY COPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE GUERTIN | NON-VOTING REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN HAMMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLENN HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLY HYSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG CRAVEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL NUSSBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB OHNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILLY POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RON REGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON SCHLOSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN SETI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL SMOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RONNIE GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WAYNE HUBBARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOBY O'ROURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LENN SCHOLZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE VATALARO | SVP - MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Officer | 40 | $287,613 | $87,824 |
| DAVID CHANDA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $333,221 | $33,322 |
| JAMES HEMENWAY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $268,635 | $47,778 |
| STEPHANIE HUSSEY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, GOVERNMEN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,385 | $36,054 |
| RACHEL AUSLANDER | DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS & Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,461 | $70,609 |
| RACHEL PIACENZA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,791 | $34,694 |
| HOLLY MAHLA | SENIOR MANAGER, ADMINISTRA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,079 | $32,723 |
| JAMES STRONG | SENIOR DIRECTOR, INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,503 | $31,665 |
| CRAIG BONDS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE LEWIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY FENNEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY TUBAUGH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE BRUSOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF PONTIUS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BRADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS CHEMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RESE CLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER DUGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY COPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE GUERTIN | NON-VOTING REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN HAMMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY HYSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG CRAVEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WADE MIDDLETON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL NUSSBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB OHNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON REGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON SCHLOSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN SETI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL SMOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA WECKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE HUBBARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBY O'ROURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LENN SCHOLZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CHANDA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $318,735 | $31,721 |
| JAMES HEMENWAY | SVP - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $255,880 | $42,649 |
| STEPHANIE VATALARO | SVP - MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Officer | 40 | $226,749 | $70,937 |
| STEPHANIE HUSSEY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,567 | $31,794 |
| RACHEL AUSLANDER | DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS & DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,781 | $59,452 |
| BRUNA CARINCOTTE | DIRECTOR OF PR & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,621 | $59,436 |
| RACHEL PIACENZA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, CONSUMER MARKETING & COMMUNICATIO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,710 | $30,225 |
| HOLLY MAHLA | SENIOR MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,311 | $28,308 |
| CRAIG BONDS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE LEWIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIRK HYDE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY TUBAUGH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE BRISTOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF PONTIUS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BRADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS CHEMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RESE CLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER DUGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY FENNEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE GUERTIN | NON-VOTING REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN HAMMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY HYSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD LOVELESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WADE MIDDLETON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL NUSSBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB OHNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON REGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON SCHLOSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN SETI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL SMOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA WECKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENIFER WISNIEWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1742 FAIRVIEW AVE, MCLEAN, VA 22101-4708
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JAMES HEMENWAY, 1742 FAIRVIEW AVENUE, MCLEAN, VA 22101
- Signed the 990
- JAMES HEMENWAY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (703) 869-2779
- Website
- TAKEMEFISHING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GROSS MENDELSOHN & ASSOCIATES PA
Mission
TO IMPLEMENT AN INFORMED, CONSENSUS-BASED NATIONAL OUTREACH STRATEGY THAT WILL INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN RECREATIONAL ANGLING AND BOATING AND THEREBY INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE NEED TO PROTECT, CONSERVE AND RESTORE THIS NATION'S AQUATIC NATURAL RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- CONSUMER ENGAGEMENTTHE OBJECTIVE OF RBFF'S CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS IS TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING BY RECRUITING NEW AUDIENCES THROUGH A NATIONAL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF FISHING, BOATING, AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION; DISPEL NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES; AND ENCOURAGE CONSIDERATION, TRIAL, AND ULTIMATELY, PARTICIPATION.SEE SCHEDULE OCONSUMER ENGAGEMENT (CONT'D)TAKE ME FISHING IS THE BRAND THAT CARRIES RBFF'S MESSAGES AND THE APPEAL OF BOATING AND FISHING TO GENERAL MARKET CONSUMERS. THE BACKBONE OF THE BRAND IS THE TAKEMEFISHING.ORG WEBSITE, WHICH FEATURES OPTIMIZATION FOR ALL SCREEN SIZES AND FORMATS, PROMINENT STATE INFORMATION, HOW-TO VIDEOS, AND A RESOURCE CENTER FOR STAKEHOLDERS. IN FY26, THE WEBSITE CONTINUED TO OPERATE AND GENERATED APPROXIMATELY 160,000 VISITS PER MONTH EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE NO CONTENT UPDATES DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING.RBFF'S PSA CAMPAIGN, WHICH WAS UPDATED AT THE END OF FY25, GENERATED IN-KIND ADVERTISING IN FY26. ALL OTHER CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES WERE SUSPENDED IN FY26 DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING.Expenses $435,189
- STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTTHE OBJECTIVE OF RBFF'S STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS IS TO CONSOLIDATE STAKEHOLDER STRENGTHS, IDEAS, AND ENTHUSIASM TO ACHIEVE COMMON OBJECTIVES. HISTORICALLY, THIS APPROACH LED TO NEW EFFICIENCIES AND CREATED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STATE, INDUSTRY, AND FEDERAL AGENCY PARTNERS TO COLLABORATE ON INCREASING PARTICIPATION AND RETENTION IN FISHING AND BOATING. WHETHER TARGETING MULTICULTURAL MARKETS, ACTIVE WOMEN, OR LAPSED BOATERS, RBFF STAKEHOLDERS DISCOVERED INNOVATIVE WAYS TO RECRUIT, RETAIN, AND REACTIVATE PARTICIPANTS.ALL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES WERE SUSPENDED IN FY26 DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING.Expenses $401,950
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1915490
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $289,293
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,948,208
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $1,948,208 | $2,310,877 | $289,293 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2026 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2025 | $13,827,555 | $13,734,726 | $2,515,218 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | $13,785,521 | $13,774,772 | $2,027,714 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2023 | $14,435,169 | $14,400,219 | $2,384,468 | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 54-1915490).
Questions about RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION is 54-1915490.
- Is RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names JAMES HEMENWAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 33 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $363,925 (DAVID CHANDA, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $1,948,208, expenses of $2,310,877 and total assets of $289,293 at year end.
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