Hamilton Fish & Game Club
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hamilton Fish & Game Club is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Hamilton, Indiana, registered in 1961, with $405,541 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 555, Hamilton, IN, 46742 EIN 35-6042249 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$406K
▼ 1.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$326K
Net assets
$720K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Hamilton Fish & Game Club— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · +20% 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 Hamilton Fish & Game Club: 26 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A 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 Hamilton Fish & Game Club— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Hamilton Fish & Game Club: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $149K (FY2015) to $406K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $43KNet assets $720K
Operating margin
19.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$763K
Total liabilities
$43K
Net assets
$720K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $405,541▼1.3% | $326,258▲26.5% | $720,240▲12.4% | $763,189▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $410,716▲51.5% | $257,968▲16.4% | $640,957▲31.3% | $833,843▲70.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $271,097▲27.7% | $221,553▲26.9% | $488,209▲11.3% | $489,709▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $212,309▲70.0% | $174,577▲31.9% | $438,665▲9.4% | $439,856▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $124,872▼17.5% | $132,310▼26.6% | $400,933▼1.8% | $402,424▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $151,283▼15.4% | $180,311▲3.4% | $408,371▼6.6% | $410,609▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $178,886▼4.2% | $174,353▲8.4% | $437,399▲1.0% | $439,917▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $186,777▲8.1% | $160,782▲10.5% | $432,866▲6.4% | $435,950▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $172,709▲15.7% | $145,567▲14.7% | $406,871▲7.1% | $408,984▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $149,218 | $126,956▲24.8% | $379,729▲13.3% | $381,823▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $101,757▼21.4% | $335,114▲3.0% | $338,477▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $129,398▲18.1% | $325,465▼2.2% | $329,550▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $109,597 | $332,788 | $336,432 | 990 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hamilton Fish & Game Club a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hamilton Fish & Game Club is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-6042249, based in Hamilton, Indiana.
- What is Hamilton Fish & Game Club's EIN?
- Hamilton Fish & Game Club's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-6042249.
- How much revenue does Hamilton Fish & Game Club report?
- Hamilton Fish & Game Club reported $405,541 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hamilton Fish & Game Club have?
- CharityIndex grades Hamilton Fish & Game Club C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hamilton Fish & Game Club (EIN 35-6042249) 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.