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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7226681

AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY

Also known as OREGON CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97207

Financials

$178K$163K2023$295K$231K2024$224K$95K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2026990$224,193$95,144$129,049$1,420,077$0$1,420,077
April 30, 2025990$294,864$230,558$64,306$1,018,569$0$1,018,569
April 30, 2024990$177,714$163,233$14,481$929,924$0$929,924
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$19,466
Membership dues
$4,196
Program service revenue
$181,251
Investment income
$23,476
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$46,398
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,035
Program services (functional)
$93,758
Management and general (functional)
$1,386

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,018,569
Total assets, end of year
$1,420,077
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,420,077
Publicly traded securities
$1,231,488
Gross receipts
$224,193
Employees
0
Volunteers
60
Year formed
1977
State of legal domicile
OR

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gina Maag-KlobasDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Amy UnthankDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Cory SipherPresident
Officer
3.5$0
Michele WeaverPast President
Officer
3$0
Kelcee SmithPresident Elect
Officer
3$0
Karah RoofVice President
Officer
3$0
Katie WoodsideSecretary
Officer
4$0
Jordon SmithTreasurer
Officer
7$0
Adele BordasStudent Rep
Officer
1$0
Bianca WiensStudent Rep
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stephanie MesserleDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Amy UnthankDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michele WeaverPresident
Officer
8$0
Gary VonderohePast President
Officer
2$0
Cory SipherPresident Elect
Officer
4$0
Kate SelfVice President
Officer
4$0
Sarah SapienzaSecretary
Officer
4$0
Jorden SmithTreasurer
Officer
7$0
Roberto Ponce-VelezStudent Rep
Officer
0$0
Elizabeth GrasslStudent Rep
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gary VonderohePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Christine HirschPast President
Officer
3$0
Michele WeaverPresident Elect
Officer
8$0
Kate SelfVice President
Officer
3$0
Sarah SapienzaSecretary
Officer
5$0
Jorden SmithTreasurer
Officer
9.5$0
Joe LemanskiDirector
Officer
4$0
Alexis HarrisonDirector
Officer
1$0
Tjaden ArcherStudent Rep
Officer
2$0
Emma SchaffersStudent Rep
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 8062, PORTLAND, OR 97207-8062
In care of
% TROY BRANDT
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Stephanie Fields
Signed the 990
Stephanie Fields, Treasurer
Phone
(209) 327-2935
Website
ORAFS.ORG
Return prepared by
PATTON & ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF OREGON FISHERY RESOURCES AND THE AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM FOR LONG-TERM PUBLIC BENEFIT BY ADVANCING SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE CONCERNING FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCE WHILE PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERIES PROFESSIONALS.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • DEVELOP PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF FISHERY SCIENCE AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF FISHERY RESOURCES BY HOSTING ANNUAL MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, AND SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL FISHERY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $46,999 · revenue $90,858
  • PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERY AND AQUATIC SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS BY AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS, PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING OF AND ADHERENCE TO STANDARDS AND ETHICS BY RECOGNIZING THOSE WITH OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHEMENTS WITH AWARDS.
    Expenses $23,445 · grants $23,264 · revenue $45,323
  • INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES BY PRODUCING MATERIALS AND WORKSHOPS THAT AID TEACHERS, WATERSHED COUNCILS AND OTHER ENTITIES PLUS SUPPORT OF OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $23,314 · grants $23,134 · revenue $45,070

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026990 on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7226681
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D330)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,420,077
Income (IRS master file)
$224,193

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$224,193$95,144$1,420,077XML
990April 2025$294,864$230,558$1,018,569XML
990April 2024$177,714$163,233$929,924XML
990April 2023$178,930$136,140$765,782IRS
990April 2022$73,453$56,296$728,057IRS
990April 2021–––IRS
990-EZApril 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7226681).

Questions about AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY

What is the EIN of AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY is 23-7226681.
Is AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Which annual return does AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2026.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names Stephanie Fields.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $224,193, expenses of $95,144 and total assets of $1,420,077 at year end.

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