National Fisheries Institute Inc
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What it says it does
THE OBJECTIVE OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO ASSURE A CONTINUOUS GROWING CONSUMPTION OF FISH AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED STATES IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL FOOD REQUIREMENTS AND NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF THE POPULATION AND TO ENHANCE THE WELFARE OF THE INDUSTRY,THUS PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
- Income
- $5.5 million
- Spending
- $5.1 million
- Employees
- 16
- Highest pay
- $436,750, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $1.6 million spent. SPECIAL PROJECTS ARE CONDUCTED TO PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL AND TECHNICAL MATERIAL TO MEMBERS ON NEW GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT THEM
- $1.2 million spent. NFI SPONSORS CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR INDUSTRY MEMBERS TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION ON NEW REGULATIONS AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY.
- $1.1 million spent. COMMUNICATION PROJECTS DELIVER POSITIVE MESSAGE ABOUT THE SAFETY OF SEAFOOD AND ITS NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND HEALTH BENEFITS
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1946.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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