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Nonprofit · EIN 65-0213715

PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · WEST PALM BCH, FL 33401

Financials

$618K$414K2023$631K$521K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$631,450$520,578$110,872$2,458,711$0$2,458,711
September 30, 2024990$618,250$414,429$203,821$2,347,839$0$2,347,839
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$210,788
Program service revenue
$335,960
Investment income
$84,702
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$59,250
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$80,216
Other salaries and wages
$72,245
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$207,309
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,250
Occupancy
$96,714
Travel
$7,646
Depreciation
$615
Program services (functional)
$353,999
Management and general (functional)
$166,579

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,347,839
Total assets, end of year
$2,458,711
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,458,711
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,540
Gross receipts
$631,450
Employees
1
Volunteers
250
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
FL

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THOMAS L TWYFORD JREXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$80,215
TRICIA BORSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT BROADWAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
TOM BUZ BZURAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
BOB FREVERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN W JOLLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
CHEYENNE JOSEPHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN KLEISERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DAVID LUTHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS MILITELLODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MAX PARKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEARGE PATANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROB RENNEBAUMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SUZANNE ROSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL SAMUELSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
7 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAPT NELSON SCHADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PETE SCHULTZCHAIRMAN TRE
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JOHN TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
WESLEY WATSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID WEBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BOB WEIGTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SERENA WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THOMAS L TWYFORD JRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$45,050
TRICIA BORSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT BROADWAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
BOB FREVERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN W JOLLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
DAN KLEISERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRIS MILITELLODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MAX PARKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEARGE PATANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROB RENNEBAUMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SUZANNE ROSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL SAMUELSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAPT NELSON SCHADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PETE SCHULTZCHAIRMAN TRE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JOHN TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
WESLEY WATSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID WEBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BOB WEIGTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SERENA WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
201 5TH ST, WEST PALM BCH, FL 33401-4001
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TOM BUZ BZURA, 716 OSPREY WAY, NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408
Signed the 990
TOM BUZ BZURA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(056) 183-2678
Return prepared by
BRESCIA MCCLUSKEY LLC

Mission

THE PROMOTION OF MARINE CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TO HAVE A LASTING BENEFICIAL IMPACT ON THE YOUTH AND MARINE RESOURCES AND HISTORY IN AND AROUND PALM BEACH COUNTY

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • KIDS FISHING DAY - TAKE UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN FISHING TO EDUCATE THEM ON ISSUES OF MARINE ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION FOR THE FUTURE SALTY - SALTWATER ANGLING LESSONS AND TECHNIQUES FOR YOUTH
    Expenses $136,689 · revenue $95,738
  • REEF AND HABITAT INITIATIVES - SPECIFIC PROJECTS DESIGNED TO HELP IMPROVE MARINE ENVIRONMENT. NEW REEF DESIGNS MANGROVE OYSTER AND SEA GRASS PROJECTS. REEF DARTS PROGRAM TO REPURPOSE CONCRETE UTILITY POLES AND CULCERTS TO PROVIDE VERTICAL ORIENTATION OBJECTS CREATING HIGH PROFILE MARINE FISH HABITAT WHERE NONE PREVIOUSLY EXISTED.
    Expenses $28,131 · revenue $117,700
  • SEMINARS COURSES AND MARINE FLEA MARKET - TRADE SHOW FOR MARINE RELATED PRODUCTS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE FISHING PRACTICES AND SEMINARS ON FISHING TECHNIQUES AND CONSERVATION ISSUES
    Expenses $129,929 · revenue $122,522
  • GRANTS CONTRIBUTIONS SCHOLARSHIPS - PROMOTION OF THE MARINE INDUSTRY AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS
    Expenses $59,250 · grants $59,250

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
65-0213715
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1994
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,458,711
Income (IRS master file)
$631,450

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$631,450$520,578$2,458,711XML
990September 2024$618,250$414,429$2,347,839XML
990September 2023$656,903$462,055$2,144,018IRS
990September 2022$894,839$495,994$1,949,170IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––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 65-0213715).

Questions about PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC is 65-0213715.
Is PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC 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 PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TOM BUZ BZURA.
Who are the officers and directors of PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,215 (THOMAS L TWYFORD JR, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does PALM BEACH COUNTY FISHING FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $631,450, expenses of $520,578 and total assets of $2,458,711 at year end.

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