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Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation reported $1.9 million in revenue and $2.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Of every $100 it spent, $36.23 went to program services, $63.77 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 89.5% of the total. Government grants made up 85.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $400,318 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 84% between FY2020 and FY2026. Source: Form 990, FY2026.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $2.3MFor context, the median across 67 covered public safety, disaster preparedness & relief charities: $92.61 programs, $7.29 management, $0.10 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $1.9MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2026 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 36.2% | 89.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 63.8% | 7.1% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 89.5% | 87.0% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 85.1% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $400,318 | $350,135 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 17.32% | 1.29% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 1.4 | 8.0 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 15 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2026 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseConsumer 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…
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…
Highest reported compensation
FY2026 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $363,925 | $0 | $36,393 | $400,318 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $272,494 | $0 | $49,768 | $322,262 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $162,455 | $0 | $53,332 | $215,787 |
| SENIOR MANAGER, ADMINISTRA Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $122,438 | $0 | $34,762 | $157,200 |
| SENIOR DIRECTOR, INDUSTRY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $116,998 | $0 | $30,465 | $147,463 |
| SENIOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $105,676 | $0 | $33,086 | $138,762 |
| SENIOR DIRECTOR, GOVERNMEN Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $103,294 | $0 | $27,218 | $130,512 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $757K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2026 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b15 · 15 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 517
Largest outside contractors
FY2026 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| COLLE MCVOY Media, creative development, design | $771,825 |
| ESPN INC MISCELLANEOUS Creative production & talent fees | $212,000 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 3 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation totaling $25 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation spent in FY2026, $36.23 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation reported that 36.2% of its $2.3 million in expenses went to program services, 63.8% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation reported for one person in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 was $400,318, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation get its money?
Of $1.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, 89.5% came from contributions and grants (including 85.1% from government grants) and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 54-1915490 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2026: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, object 202622389349301637 · read the filing
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, object 202543259349301124 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, object 202422269349302027 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, object 202342429349300534 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, object 202222379349301107 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, object 202133289349300103 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, object 202042199349300804 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 54-1915490: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.