# Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs- Chico

Youth agricultural programs (such as 4-H and FFA) nonprofit in Chico, California 95928. EIN 68-0343970. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide an opportunity for a successful fishing day for children ages 3 to 16, especially the disadvantaged.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680343970/202523099349202342/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth agricultural programs (such as 4-H and FFA) (IRS activity code O52Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1996
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $943 | $25 | $23,678 | $23,678 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680343970/202523099349202342/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $7 | $25 | $22,422 | $22,422 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680343970/202323179349202822/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $88 | $180 | $22,440 | $22,440 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680343970/202222779349201462/full) |

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 7 of 14 youth development nonprofits in Chico.
- Revenue $943 is in the bottom 10% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Butte County, California: about 41,966 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 99 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chico: 48 licensed child care centers, 4 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/chico
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs- Chico's EIN?**

Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs- Chico's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0343970. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs- Chico a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs- Chico in Chico, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1996. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs- Chico tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs- Chico as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs- Chico do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "To provide an opportunity for a successful fishing day for children ages 3 to 16, especially the disadvantaged." The IRS classifies it as: Youth agricultural programs (such as 4-H and FFA).

**How much money does Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs- Chico take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs- Chico reported total revenue of $943 and total expenses of $25 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.