EIN 54-0683803

American Fisheries Society (AFS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
21
Year formed
1910
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
AFS is dedicated to advancing fisheries science, conservation and sustainability of fishery resources, and developing fisheries professionals.
Related structure
AFS is a parent organization to a group of 56 other organizations.
Total revenues
$5,527,526
2022
Total expenses
$5,189,222
2022
Total assets
$5,661,170
2022
Num. employees
21
2022

Program areas at AFS

Jasm 2022 - afs organizes other industry meetings and in 2022 was the lead Society for the joint aquatic sciences meeting (jasm) in cooperation with eight other societies.
Journals and publications - afs publishes five peer-reviewed journals: transactions of the American Fisheries Society, featuring papers on basic Fisheries science; north American journal of Fisheries management, covering management research, experiences, and recommendations; north American journal of aquaculture, providing guidance for those who breed and raise aquatic animals; journal of aquatic animal health, focusing on health maintenance and disease treatment; and marine and coastal Fisheries, focusing on marine, coastal, and estuarine Fisheries. Afs also publishes books and special publications and Fisheries magazine, that features peer-reviewed technical articles on all aspects of aquatic resource-related subjects, as well as articles on professional issues, new ideas and approaches, policy, education, economics, administration, and editorials.
Annual meeting - afs's annual meeting is an international scientific gathering of Fisheries and aquatic resource professionals, students, exhibitors and suppliers in locations throughout north america. The meeting offers symposia, papers, posters and special events on the latest scientific research and developments, and is a platform for professional development and networking opportunities.
Project management - afs administers several programs related to the Fisheries field including the hutton junior Fisheries biology program, a summer mentorship program for high school students, agency co-op agreements, multi-state conservation grants, and other collaborative activities.
Membership - afs services members from around the world and offers numerous benefits including member directory, newsletters, awards, communities organized around special interest sections, chapter activities, and other benefits programs.
Policy, outreach and communications - afs monitors legislation and engages with decision makers on issues that affect aquatic resources. It capitalizes on the expertise of its members by sharing management knowledge and the best available science with decision makers. Afs works with federal and state agencies and other science-based conservation organizations to promote the scientific advancements, further the profession, and share knowledge and updates with Fisheries professionals and other interested parties through issues briefings, website content, newsletters, and social media on the latest developments in Fisheries science and management.
Education and professional development - afs coordinates continuing education programs, professional certification, awards, diversity and inclusion programs, and career advancement opportunities for Fisheries students and professionals. Educational programming includes in-person workshops, meetings, recorded content and topical webinars.

Who funds American Fisheries Society (AFS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Meacham FoundationGeneral$6,000
The Charles and Elizabeth Barr FoundationTo Stregthen the Fisheries Profession$1,000

Personnel at AFS

NameTitleCompensation
Bryan IshidaPresident
Douglas AustenRetiring Executive Director$256,803
Jeff KopaskaExecutive Director
Drue BantaPolicy Director$116,679
Lauren MazaDirector , Member Programs
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for AFS

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$965,770
Program services$4,570,513
Investment income and dividends$87,053
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-101,390
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,580
Total revenues$5,527,526

Form 990s for AFS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122020-02-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Charles and Elizabeth Barr Foundation
June 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
June 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsAnimal organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyAnimalsWildlifeCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
425 Barlow Pl Suite 110
Bethesda, MD 20814
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Montgomery County, MD
Website URL
fisheries.org/ 
Phone
(301) 897-8616
Facebook page
pennsylvania-american-fishery-society 
IRS details
EIN
54-0683803
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1910
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D03: Animal-Related Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
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