Fishin For A Cure
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Fishin For A Cure is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, registered in 2014, with $265,692 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
7503 Sound Dr, Emerald Isle, NC, 28594 EIN 46-3378970 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2025)
$266K
▼ 2.2% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2025)
$308K
Net assets
$222K
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Fishin For A Cure— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · -16% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Fishin For A Cure: 9 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Fishin For A Cure— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Fishin For A Cure: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 7503 Sound Dr, Emerald Isle, NC, 28594
- City
- Emerald Isle
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $55K (FY2014) to $266K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $1,235Net assets $222K
Operating margin
-16.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$223K
Total liabilities
$1,235
Net assets
$222K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265,692▼2.2% | $308,314▲30.8% | $221,620▼16.6% | $222,855▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2024 | $271,680▲27.0% | $235,657▲3.2% | $265,815▲15.7% | $265,815▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $213,881▼13.1% | $228,375▲77.8% | $229,792▼5.9% | $229,792▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $246,109▲145% | $128,479▲17.4% | $244,286▲104% | $244,286▲104% | 990 |
| 2021 | $100,625▲53.1% | $109,443▼18.5% | $119,888▼6.9% | $119,888▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $65,716▼62.4% | $134,317▲11.0% | $128,706▼34.8% | $128,706▼34.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $174,834▲56.4% | $121,034▲32.5% | $197,307▲37.5% | $197,307▲37.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $111,768▼30.7% | $91,337▲52.5% | $143,507▲16.6% | $143,507▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $161,246▲155% | $59,903▲23.7% | $123,076▲466% | $123,076▲466% | 990 |
| 2016 | $63,149▼8.0% | $48,416▼34.1% | $21,733▲210% | $21,733▲210% | 990 |
| 2015 | $68,658▲25.8% | $73,465▲67.5% | $7,000▼34.8% | $7,000▼34.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $54,579 | $43,848 | $10,731 | $10,731 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $13K total
2 grants to Fishin For A Cure totaling $13K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $5,000 |
Similar organizations in Diseases
- Diseases
North Carolina Neurological Society
Raleigh, NC
$265K
Bannual revenue
Diseases
North Carolina Aids Action Network
Raleigh, NC
$265K
Dannual revenue
Diseases
Team Drea Foundation Inc
Raleigh, NC
$264K
Dannual revenue
- Diseases
Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network
Winston Salem, NC
$264K
Bannual revenue
Diseases
Lung Transplant Foundation
Cary, NC
$268K
Bannual revenue
Diseases
Koolen-de Vries Syndrome Foundation
Wilmington, NC
$263K
Bannual revenue
Diseases
Nash Autism Seeking Hope
Nashville, NC
$270K
Bannual revenue
Diseases
Ican House Services Inc
Winston Salem, NC
$279K
Dannual revenue
Diseases
Faith For Hayden Inc
Huntersville, NC
$247K
C+annual revenue
Diseases
Hope At the Lake Foundation
Mooresville, NC
$243K
Bannual revenue
Compare Fishin For A Cure
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fishin For A Cure a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fishin For A Cure is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-3378970, based in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fishin For A Cure's EIN?
- Fishin For A Cure's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-3378970.
- How much revenue does Fishin For A Cure report?
- Fishin For A Cure reported $265,692 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fishin For A Cure have?
- CharityIndex grades Fishin For A Cure C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Emerald Isle
Explore more
Data for Fishin For A Cure (EIN 46-3378970) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.