irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $18KPROVIDED GRANTS, SPONSORSHIP, AND PROGRAMS ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION ISSUES
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bert Darrow Fund for Legal Defense
Supports parties in litigation aligned with TGF’s conservation mission and enables TGF to participate in legal actions protecting cold-water fisheries
Joan and Arthur Stoliar Science Awards
$1,000 awards given to graduating high school seniors from the Catskills pursuing environmental sciences in college
Kids to Camp
Sponsors a week at Camp DeBruce in Livingston Manor, NY, for up to four children annually to learn outdoor skills, ecology, and fly fishing
TGF Founders Fund Scholarship
Annual $5,000 merit scholarship awarded to exceptional graduate students in environmental fields such as cold-water fisheries management, environmental law, and aquatic biology
TGF Steven C. Pensinger Scholarships
$2,500 scholarships awarded to high school seniors in the Rockland Central School District pursuing humanities or related disciplines
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Hunting Management 2 activities
- Advocacy for stream and river protection and sustainable salmonid populationsPromotes stream and river protection through activism, catch-and-release practices, environmental oversight, and education to support self-sustaining salmonid populations.
- Direct service in trout habitat conservation and public angling accessConducts hands-on maintenance of trout habitats using volunteer labor, supports cooperative conservation efforts with partner organizations, and improves public access to responsible angling.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 2 activities
- Grantmaking for academic scholarships in environmental fieldsAwards annual scholarships, including a $5,000 merit scholarship for graduate students and smaller awards for undergraduate and high school students pursuing studies in environmental science, conservation, cold-water fisheries management, environmental law, aquatic biology, and related disciplines.
- Grantmaking for environmental conservation and education programsFunds habitat improvement, environmental measures, and educational initiatives focused on restoring and protecting self-sustaining wild-trout fisheries, including support for "Trout in the Classroom" programs.
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Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
- Advocacy partnerships and recognition of conservation leadershipBuilds working relationships with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and regional conservation groups; recognizes individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions to cold-water fisheries conservation and environmental stewardship.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Capacity building through leadership recognitionAwards the Founders Fund Leadership Award annually since 2010 to recognize emerging leaders in conservation and environmental stewardship.
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Human Rights Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Grantmaking to support legal advocacy in environmental conservationFunds conservation-friendly litigation through The Bert Darrow Fund for Legal Defense and monitors active litigation aligned with its mission to identify opportunities for financial support.
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Youth Outdoor & Conservation Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Youth environmental education and outdoor immersion programsSponsors up to four children annually for a week-long immersive nature experience at Camp DeBruce, where they learn outdoor skills, ecological concepts, and engage directly with the natural environment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$44K37%
Program service revenue$29K24%
Investment income$39K33%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising31%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$17K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$326K
Cash$117K
Investments$203K
Liabilities$131
Net assets$326K
Liquid reserves46.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +68.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 11
- AVRAM SCHLESINGER — DIRECTOR
- BUD BYNACK — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES FLICKINGER — DIRECTOR
- CHUCK BREINER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BERMAN — DIRECTOR
- HYUN KOUNNE — DIRECTOR
- JANICE ROBINSON — DIRECTOR
- JAY GRAVES — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA STEINBERG-ALBIN — DIRECTOR
- KELLY BUCHTA — DIRECTOR
- KITTY STANTON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Bert Darrow Funder — Fund named after individual for legal defense, indicating a named fund supporting TGF's advocacy work.
- Camp DeBruce Partner — Partner organization hosting children sponsored through the Kids to Camp program.
- Long Island Flyrodders Partner — Recognized for their devoted conservation of Long Island’s cold-water fisheries and land stewardship.
- Neon One Government — Provider of website services for Theodore Gordon Flyfishers
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Collaborates with TGF on conservation initiatives and advocacy efforts.
- Rockland Central School District Partner — Local school district from which TGF selects recipients for the Steven C. Pensinger Scholarships.
- Trout Unlimited Partner — Building strong working relationships with Trout Unlimited for regional conservation efforts.
- local and national conservation organizations Partner — Collaborates with local and national conservation organizations as an advisor and partner on environmental issues and actions.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Habitat Restorationmethodology: collaborative-habitat-restorationBy combining financial support with volunteer labor and partnerships, sustains wild-trout fisheries because on-the-ground restoration efforts are more effective and scalable when locally engaged and collaboratively managed.
- Conservation Through Angling Traditionsmethodology: conservation-through-angling-traditionsBy embedding conservation, education, and activism within the cultural practice of fly-fishing, promotes sustainable salmonid populations and river protection because shared tradition fosters long-term stewardship and community-driven environmental action.
- Investing in Future Conservation Leadership Through Educationmethodology: education-for-conservation-leadershipBy funding graduate scholarships and professional development in environmental science and law, builds long-term conservation capacity because educated leaders are more likely to drive systemic environmental change in institutional roles.
- Legal Advocacy for Rights-Based Conservationmethodology: legal-advocacy-for-conservationBy supporting litigation and legal defense efforts, advances the protection of cold-water fisheries because legal mechanisms secure enforceable environmental rights and align conservation outcomes with angler interests.