Civic Intelligence

The Billfish Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 59-2694327

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jun 09, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.BILLFISH.ORG

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5100 N Federal Highway Rm/Ste 200Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

(954) 938-0150

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

56th percentile

5.0%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$129,798

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.9% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

4.6%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,242,590

Up $141,875 (+13%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,182,755

Up $88,700 (+8.1%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$59,835

Up $53,175 (+798%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue37th percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,190,731

Up $52,585 (+4.6%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$1,131,182

Down $85,890 (-7.1%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$59,549

Up $138,475 (+175%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth73rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2017

Assets$1,242,590
Liabilities$59,835
Net Assets$1,182,755
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2017

Revenue$1,190,731
Expenses$1,131,182
Net Income$59,549
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jun 9, 2020
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,410,483
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$529,291$596,322▲ $67,031
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$182,774$270,073▲ $87,299
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$139,463$167,658▲ $28,195
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$161,056$111,109▼ $49,947
Inventories for Sale or Use$30,098$57,287▲ $27,189
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$52,864$33,976▼ $18,888
Accounts Receivable$169$1,165▲ $996
Total Assets$1,100,715$1,242,590▲ $141,875
Other Assets Total$5,000$5,000→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,660$59,835▲ $53,175
Total Liabilities$6,660$59,835▲ $53,175
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$894,471$915,468▲ $20,997
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$149,584$217,287▲ $67,703
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$50,000$50,000→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,094,055$1,182,755▲ $88,700
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,100,715$1,242,590▲ $141,875

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$167,658$216,386$384,044

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$98,981-▲ $17,416-$116,397
2016$90,488-▲ $8,493-$98,981
2015$90,426-▲ $62-$90,488
2014$84,083-▲ $6,343-$90,426
2013$67,881-▲ $16,203-$84,083
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Ellen PeelPresidentFT$129,798$129,798

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chase OffieldChairman
John P DuvalVice Chairma
Angelo Depaola MbgfcDirector
Charles F GaddyDirector
Curtis ColgateDirector
Elaine JonesDirector
Gary J ChouestDirector
Joan VernonDirector
John BrownleeDirector
Johny Dorland ObbcDirector
Keith EnglishDirector
Luis L BacardiDirector
Tim SimpsonDirector
Scott CooperSecretary
Sandra MacmillianTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,112,995
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$22,311
Other Revenue
$55,425
All Other Contributions
$818,422
Change in Net Assets
$59,549

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table14$65,748
Total Noncash Contributions14$65,748

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,190,731
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$29,151
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,219,882
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,190,731
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$757,594
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$370,588
Total Fundraising Expense$81,428
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$205,758$87,062$1,950$294,770
Fees for Services Other$149,098$805$9,087$158,990
Office Expenses$102,136$17,620$28,499$148,255
Fees for Services Management$103,838$6,490$19,470$129,798
Occupancy$1,454$73,300-$74,754
Other Employee Benefits$32,938$14,056$2$46,996
Conferences and Meetings$28,897$84-$28,981
Depreciation Depletion-$28,825-$28,825
Payroll Taxes$20,981$6,438$1,403$28,822
Travel$22,767$77$39$22,883
Insurance-$16,702-$16,702
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,056-$16,056
Information Technology$11,430--$11,430
Other Expenses$6,020$23,509$475$6,495
Advertising$4,413-$110$4,523
Foreign Grants$3,000--$3,000
Fees for Services Lobbying$380--$380
Total Functional Expenses$758,188$291,566$81,428$1,131,182

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,131,182
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,131,182
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,131,182
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$211,161
Fundraising Direct Expenses$183,554
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Ceremonies$211,161$211,161$183,554$27,607
Total Events$211,161$211,161$183,554$27,607
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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 coo 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 finance committee, with recommendations made to the full board. The decided amount is then included in the following year's budget. The finance committee consists only of outside director board members. The compensation of other employees is set by the president/ceo, with the concurrence of the finance committee, and is then included in the following year budget. The finance committee consists only of outside director board members.”

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
5100 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY RM/STE 200, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308

Signing Officer

Name
Ellen Peel
Title
President
Phone
9549380150
Signed
2020-06-09

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ellen Peel
Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
7
Volunteers
3,302

Preparer

Firm
Lanter Leonardo & Dicrescenzo LLC
Address
1900 NW CORPORATE BLVD STE 110-W, BOCA RATON, FL 33431
Preparer
David B Lanter CPA
Phone
5619987770
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

“Public outreach activities associated with the foundation's goals and objectives with the public at large and concerned consevationists at dinners, tournaments, public meetings and membership.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other fees 9,945 805 9,087 other fees 28,720 0 0 other fees 103,858 0 0 other fees 6,575 0 0 total 149,098 805 9,087”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“The foundation's financial sttaements include a footnote that adresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,242,590
Liabilities
$59,835
Net assets
$1,182,755
Revenue
$1,190,731
Expenses
$1,131,182
Net income
$59,549
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