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Nonprofit · EIN 87-4249930

EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB

Also known as ECBGFC

Tax-exempt · DESTIN, FL 32540

Financials

$280K$259K2022$241K$246K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$240,644$246,434-$5,790$28,383$0$28,383
December 31, 2022990$280,277$259,235$21,042$21,042$0$21,042
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$240,644
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,250
Travel
$3,111
Program services (functional)
$224,643
Management and general (functional)
$19,719
Fundraising (functional)
$2,072

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$34,173
Total assets, end of year
$28,383
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$28,383
Gross receipts
$240,644
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
FL

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CRYSTAL LAFOSSEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$5,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CRYSTAL LAFOSSEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$14,275

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5089, DESTIN, FL 32540-5089
In care of
% EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CL
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
PO Box 5089, Destin FL 32540
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CRYSTAL LAFOSSE, PO BOX 5089, DESTIN, FL 32540
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Crystal LaFosse, 3810 Misty Way, Destin FL 32541
Signed the 990
CRYSTAL LAFOSSE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(337) 802-5525
Return prepared by
WILSON CPA AND CONSULTING LLC

Mission

OUR PRIMARY MISSION IS EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, CONSERVATION AND GIVING BACK.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO SIX HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TO THE FISHING CLASS IN OKALOOSA COUNTY FOR A TOAL OF $7000
    Expenses $224,643
  • WE AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO ART STUDENTS OF OKALOOSA, WALTON AND BAY COUNTIES THROUGH OUR DESTIN FOR SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. WE GIVE BACK TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON CONSERVATION AND FISHING RESPONSIBLY. OUR EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING LOCAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS AND TO AID OUR GROWTH AND OUTREACH.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
87-4249930
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$28,383
Income (IRS master file)
$240,644

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$240,644$246,434$28,383XML
990December 2022$280,277$259,235$21,042XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: Crystal LaFosse
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 87-4249930).

Questions about EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB

What is the EIN of EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB is 87-4249930.
Is EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB 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 EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CRYSTAL LAFOSSE.
Who are the officers and directors of EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,000 (CRYSTAL LAFOSSE, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does EMERALD COAST BIG GAME FISHING CLUB have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $240,644, expenses of $246,434 and total assets of $28,383 at year end.

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