Teach A Man To Fish Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Teach A Man To Fish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Irvine, California, registered in 2013, with -$5,323,856 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
17595 Harvard Ave Suite Ste C511, Irvine, CA, 92614 EIN 27-4213183 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
-$5.3M
▼ 128.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$10.7M
Net assets
$132.9M
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.
F
—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 Teach A Man To Fish Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating149 mo reserves · -301% 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 Teach A Man To Fish Foundation: 149 mo reserves · -301% margin earns a F 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 Teach A Man To Fish Foundation— 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 Teach A Man To Fish Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 17595 Harvard Ave Suite Ste C511, Irvine, CA, 92614
- City
- Irvine
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $6.5M (FY2014) to -$5.3M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11.5MNet assets $132.9M
Operating margin
-300.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$144.4M
Total liabilities
$11.5M
Net assets
$132.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$5,323,856▼128% | $10,677,706▼42.3% | $132,898,342▲11.9% | $144,373,812▲12.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $18,786,411▼71.1% | $18,493,163▼40.8% | $118,748,485▲5.5% | $128,584,721▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $65,043,134▼24.5% | $31,219,654▲248% | $112,574,993▼42.8% | $122,395,656▼39.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $86,100,450▲87.0% | $8,974,239▲94.3% | $196,755,773▲20.9% | $203,437,997▲25.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $46,035,349▲720% | $4,619,016▲115% | $162,692,357▲122% | $162,813,191▲122% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,615,686▼78.3% | $2,151,862▼29.4% | $73,240,816▲5.2% | $73,395,039▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $25,907,415▲592% | $3,047,492▼8.8% | $69,612,528▲28.7% | $70,921,058▲26.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,746,390▼42.5% | $3,341,245▲75.3% | $54,101,132▲32.1% | $55,878,028▲27.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $6,511,795 | $1,905,765 | $40,941,048 | $43,942,556 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gless | Vice Pres / Cfo | 0 | — |
| Victoria Smith | Secretary/treasurer | 0 | — |
| Vincent Smith | President | 0 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Teach A Man To Fish Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Teach A Man To Fish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-4213183, based in Irvine, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Teach A Man To Fish Foundation's EIN?
- Teach A Man To Fish Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-4213183.
- How much revenue does Teach A Man To Fish Foundation report?
- Teach A Man To Fish Foundation reported -$5,323,856 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Teach A Man To Fish Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Teach A Man To Fish Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Teach A Man To Fish Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Teach A Man To Fish Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Matt Gless (Vice Pres / Cfo).
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Data for Teach A Man To Fish Foundation (EIN 27-4213183) 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.