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The Billfish Foundation Inc

EIN 59-2694327 • 501(c)3 • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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The foundation is dedicated to responsibly conserving, managing, and enhancing billfish populations worldwide through scientific research, education and advocacy to ensure healthly fish stocks, marine habitat and sport fishing opportunities.

1915 NE 45th St Ste 212Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

www.billfish.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

51st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

78th percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

89th percentile

45%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

44%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets51st percentile

Assets

Down

$2,160,494

Down $225,267 (-9.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$108,804

Down $61,515 (-36%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$2,051,690

Down $163,752 (-7.4%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Down

$938,076

Down $509,993 (-35%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,275,302

Up $194,848 (+18%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$337,226

Down $704,841 (-192%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $707,672Liabilities 2010: $21,362Net Assets 2010: $686,3102010Assets 2011: $878,392Liabilities 2011: $20,464Net Assets 2011: $857,9282011Assets 2012: $1,204,938Liabilities 2012: $28,316Net Assets 2012: $1,176,6222012Assets 2013: $1,257,366Liabilities 2013: $31,350Net Assets 2013: $1,226,0162013Assets 2014: $1,108,681Liabilities 2014: $14,456Net Assets 2014: $1,094,2252014Assets 2015: $1,190,992Liabilities 2015: $23,271Net Assets 2015: $1,167,7212015Assets 2016: $1,100,715Liabilities 2016: $6,660Net Assets 2016: $1,094,0552016Assets 2017: $1,242,590Liabilities 2017: $59,835Net Assets 2017: $1,182,7552017Assets 2018: $1,174,310Liabilities 2018: $18,793Net Assets 2018: $1,155,5172018Assets 2019: $1,395,573Liabilities 2019: $17,539Net Assets 2019: $1,378,0342019Assets 2020: $1,349,308Liabilities 2020: $82,466Net Assets 2020: $1,266,8422020Assets 2021: $1,577,686Liabilities 2021: $1,638Net Assets 2021: $1,576,0482021Assets 2022: $1,649,467Liabilities 2022: $967Net Assets 2022: $1,648,5002022Assets 2023: $2,385,761Liabilities 2023: $170,319Net Assets 2023: $2,215,4422023Assets 2024: $2,160,494Liabilities 2024: $108,804Net Assets 2024: $2,051,6902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,160,494
Liabilities$108,804
Net Assets$2,051,690
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,758,0572010Revenue 2011: $2,696,537Expenses 2011: $2,523,038Net Income 2011: $173,4992011Expenses 2012: $2,280,3572012Revenue 2013: $1,827,073Expenses 2013: $1,792,962Net Income 2013: $34,1112013Revenue 2014: $1,296,069Expenses 2014: $1,423,327Net Income 2014: -$127,2582014Revenue 2015: $1,395,862Expenses 2015: $1,309,075Net Income 2015: $86,7872015Revenue 2016: $1,138,146Expenses 2016: $1,217,072Net Income 2016: -$78,9262016Revenue 2017: $1,190,731Expenses 2017: $1,131,182Net Income 2017: $59,5492017Revenue 2018: $1,128,289Expenses 2018: $1,117,844Net Income 2018: $10,4452018Revenue 2019: $1,127,933Expenses 2019: $967,719Net Income 2019: $160,2142019Revenue 2020: $736,567Expenses 2020: $806,202Net Income 2020: -$69,6352020Revenue 2021: $1,146,084Expenses 2021: $901,230Net Income 2021: $244,8542021Revenue 2022: $1,009,054Expenses 2022: $832,335Net Income 2022: $176,7192022Revenue 2023: $1,448,069Expenses 2023: $1,080,454Net Income 2023: $367,6152023Revenue 2024: $938,076Expenses 2024: $1,275,302Net Income 2024: -$337,2262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$938,076
Expenses$1,275,302
Net Income-$337,226
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,160,494
Liabilities
$108,804
Net assets
$2,051,690
Revenue
$938,076
Expenses
$1,275,302
Net income
-$337,226
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$0.11$2.05$0.94$1.28$0.34
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.39$0.17$2.22$1.45$1.08$0.37
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$0.00$1.65$1.01$0.83$0.18
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.00$1.58$1.15$0.90$0.24
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.08$1.27$0.74$0.81$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.02$1.38$1.13$0.97$0.16
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.02$1.16$1.13$1.12$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.06$1.18$1.19$1.13$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.01$1.09$1.14$1.22$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.02$1.17$1.40$1.31$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.01$1.09$1.30$1.42$0.13
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.03$1.23$1.83$1.79$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.20$0.03$1.18$2.28
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.88$0.02$0.86$2.70$2.52$0.17
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.02$0.69$1.76
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 8, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,090,987
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation is dedicated to responsibly conserving, managing, and enhancing billfish populations worldwide through scientific research, education and advocacy to ensure healthly fish stocks, marine habitat and sport fishing opportunities.

Responsibly conserving, managing, and enhancing billfish populations through research, education, and advocacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,175,185$1,339,483▲ $164,298
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$438,052$508,769▲ $70,717
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$376,525$126,579▼ $249,946
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$31,614$49,415▲ $17,801
Accounts Receivable$186,000$28,425▼ $157,575
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,462--
Total Assets$2,385,761$2,160,494▼ $225,267
Other Assets Total$174,923$107,823▼ $67,100
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$149,914$99,640▼ $50,274
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$20,405$9,164▼ $11,241
Total Liabilities$170,319$108,804▼ $61,515
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,215,442$2,051,690▼ $163,752
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,215,442$2,051,690▼ $163,752
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,385,761$2,160,494▼ $225,267

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$375,761$375,761
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleBaseOtherTotal
Ellen PeelPresident$110,000$23,000$133,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Austin MusselmanDirector
Charles F GaddyDirector
John DorlandDirector
Keith EnglishDirector
Luis L BacardiDirector
Pat HealyDirector
Robert NavarroDirector
Sandra MacmillanDirector
Scott CooperDirector
Serena WilsonDirector
Smyth MckissickDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$769,126
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$55
Other Revenue
$168,895
All Other Contributions
$544,091
Change in Net Assets
$-337,226

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$938,076
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$193,994
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,132,070
Total Revenue per Form 990
$938,076
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$644,423
Other Expenses$630,879
Total Fundraising Expense$35,634
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$325,931$22,909$6,542$355,382
Office Expenses$244,819$21,783$7,597$274,199
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$109,060$10,640$13,300$133,000
Other Employee Benefits$100,720$9,730$4,506$114,956
Fees for Services Other$110,978$3,340$160$114,478
Occupancy$51,465$17,425$1,912$70,802
Advertising$46,420$112-$46,532
Fees for Services Lobbying$41,631$73-$41,704
Payroll Taxes$35,043$4,425$1,617$41,085
Travel$25,937$2,000-$27,937
Fees for Services Accounting-$26,250-$26,250
Insurance$12,015$4,882-$16,897
Other Expenses$2,081$7,316-$9,397
Fees for Services Legal-$2,683-$2,683
Total Functional Expenses$1,106,100$133,568$35,634$1,275,302

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,275,302
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,275,302
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,275,302
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$245,156
Fundraising Direct Expenses$152,911
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala Dinner$215,009$215,009$152,911$62,098
Award Ceremony$30,147$30,147-$30,147
Total Events$245,156$245,156$152,911$92,245
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability-warehouse$77,811
Operating Lease Liability-office$21,829
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the president and ceo prior to filing. A complete copy of this return will be provided to all members of the governing body at the organization's subsequent board meeting.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“New board members are educated regarding the requirements for disclosure of business interests and conflicts of interest. Individuals are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that may arise.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The compensation of the president/ceo is reviewed annually by the board of directors. The decided amount is then included in the following year's budget. The compensation of other employees is set by the president/ceo and is then included in the following year's budget which is reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Billfish Foundation Inc
EIN
59-2694327
Phone
9549380150
Address
1915 NE 45TH ST STE 212, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308

Signing Officer

Name
Ellen Peel
Title
President
Phone
9549380150
Signed
2025-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ellen Peel
Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
9

Preparer

Firm
Leonardo & Company
Address
950 PENINSULA CORPORATE CIRCLE STE, BOCA RATON, FL 33487
Preparer
Aliz Leonardo CPA
Phone
5612052727
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The foundation is dedicated to responsibly conserving, managing, and enhancing billfish populations worldwide through scientific research, education and advocacy to ensure healthly fish stocks, marine habitat and sport fishing opportunities.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“To promote awareness of the goals of the billfish foundation through public awareness and education.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0364412
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0RELEASE AND TAGGING PROGRAM COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CATCH AND RELEASE PROGRAM TARGETED AT ANGLERS WORLDWIDE TO GATHER SCIENTIFIC DATA USED TO ADVANCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BILLFISH POPULATIONS WORLDWIDE.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE GOALS OF THE BILLFISH FOUNDATION THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS - 2014 TO 2018 TOTAL 749,620
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO RESPONSIBLY CONSERVING, MANAGING, AND ENHANCING BILLFISH POPULATIONS WORLDWIDE THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO ENSURE HEALTHLY FISH STOCKS, MARINE HABITAT AND SPORT FISHING OPPORTUNITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE GOALS OF THE BILLFISH FOUNDATION THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO PRIOR TO FILING. A COMPLETE COPY OF THIS RETURN WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AT THE ORGANIZATION'S SUBSEQUENT BOARD MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE EDUCATED REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS INTERESTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY ARISE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE DECIDED AMOUNT IS THEN INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR'S BUDGET. THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES IS SET BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND IS THEN INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR'S BUDGET WHICH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
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