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Fishing for Life

Serving Youth Family & Community Through Fishing and Outdoor Programs

Advocacy & Civil Rights Minneapolis, MN EIN: 432058434 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Fishing for Life

Every year, Fishing For Life leverages its 8+ robust programs to orchestrate over 160 engaging events. These events are made possible by the dedication of more than 970 volunteers…

Founded
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

Serving Youth Family & Community Through Fishing and Outdoor Programs

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.43%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Fishing for Life has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fishing for Life is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 432058434. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $726K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Fishing for Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 432058434. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Fishing for Life has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Fishing for Life is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Fishing for Life has $726K in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Fishing for Life is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $726K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Fishing for Life. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Fishing for Life holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Every year, Fishing For Life leverages its 8+ robust programs to orchestrate over 160 engaging events. These events are made possible by the dedication of more than 970 volunteers… Fishing for Life is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $726K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Fishing for Life are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fishing for Life is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 432058434, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Thomas G•••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Greene woman honored for teaching youth fishing, life skills - AOL.com
May 2026
www.aol.com
Greene woman honored for teaching youth fishing, life skills - Yahoo
May 2026
www.yahoo.com
Greene woman honored for teaching youth fishing, life skills - Yahoo
May 2026
www.yahoo.com
A Record Snook, a Costa Rica Fishing Story, and a Friendship Behind It - The Tico Times
May 2026
ticotimes.net
A Fishing Life - Door County Pulse
Apr 2026
doorcountypulse.com
Fishing life along coastline of Abidjan - Global Times
Apr 2026
www.globaltimes.cn
We Fished a Hidden Spot Deep in the Everglades. It Was the Most Violent Fishing I’ve Ever Experienced - Outdoor Life
Mar 2026
www.outdoorlife.com
New Bedford Fishing Family Inspires Childrens' Book - FUN 107
Mar 2026
fun107.com
Upstate and Western New York Fishing Report- February 12, 2026 - On The Water
Feb 2026
onthewater.com
After 53 years, Maine’s fishing voice falls silent - National Fisherman Magazine
Dec 2025
www.nationalfisherman.com
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 35 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2004
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Fishing for Life

What is Fishing for Life?
Fishing for Life is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. Every year, Fishing For Life leverages its 8+ robust programs to orchestrate over 160 engaging events. These events are made possible by the dedication of more than 970 volunteers…
When was Fishing for Life founded?
Fishing for Life was founded in 2004.
Who leads Fishing for Life?
Thomas Goodrich serves as Executive Director.
Where is Fishing for Life located?
Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
What is Fishing for Life's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fishing for Life trustworthy?
Fishing for Life has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Fishing for Life's registration number?
IRS EIN: 432058434.
What is Fishing for Life's website?
http://fishingforlife.org/