Closed
This organization closed in 2019. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made exclusively to selected grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAVE OUR NATIVE SPECIES OF LAKE ERIE INC
Erie, PA
$103.5K
12%

CAST (CATCH A SPECIAL THRILL) FOR KIDS FOUNDATION
Salem, OR
$103.5K
12%

CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC
Annapolis, MD
$67K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION?
No. FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION give?
FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $590 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2019, FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SAVE OUR NATIVE SPECIES OF LAKE ERIE INC, CAST (CATCH A SPECIAL THRILL) FOR KIDS FOUNDATION, and CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION?
FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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