We Can Fish, Incorporated
About Us: We Can Fish is a nonprofit organization that offers free fishing events to teach children with disabilities how to fish. We include the entire family in an effort to help them relax, bond, and enjoy the outdoors.
- Organization
- We Can Fish, Incorporated
- Legal name
- WE CAN FISH INCORPORATED
- Organization type
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- EIN
- 83-4220309
- IRS 501(c)(3) ruling
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Indio, California
- Primary cause
- Sports & Recreation
- IRS classification
- NTEE B28 — Education
- Cause confirmed by
- CV Giving Day review against the organization's own description
- CV Giving Day status
- 2026 participant
- Official website
- https://www.wecanfish.org
- Giving page
- https://www.mightycause.com/organization/wecanfish
501(c)(3) status confirmed against IRS records. Most recent Form 990 on file: 2023. Source: IRS Form 990 via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
About Us: We Can Fish is a nonprofit organization that offers free fishing events to teach children with disabilities how to fish. We include the entire family in an effort to help them relax, bond, and enjoy the outdoors. Caring for a child with special needs can be stressful, and our free events provide a peaceful escape and a supportive community experience. We Can Fish serves children with disabilities across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. With over 7,400 students with disabilities in our three local school districts, the need for inclusive outdoor opportunities continues to grow. In 2024, we served 200 children and their families at four fishing events across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Last year we served 300 children with disabilities in 5 events. With your help, we can add more events this year. The We Can Fish Experience: 1. Children are paired with a (volunteer) casting partner who teaches them the basics of fishing. 2. Participants receive a fishing pole, bait, and a WCF fishing cap and tee-shirt. 3. We provide breakfast and lunch for everyone. Children participate in Arts & Crafts activities. 4. The day ends with an awards ceremony, where each child takes a photo with their casting partner and receives a certificate. Our Philosophy: WCF events are about more than fishing. Children with disabilities often face challenges, including social isolation, that lead to reduced self-esteem and a diminished quality of life. At our events, kids learn about patience and teamwork. WCF provides a calm environment for physical activity that promotes the relaxation and concentration that’s critical for their holistic development. Goals for Growing our Organization: WCF is always looking for ways to add events. Our fishing trips are popular and we’re expanding geographically. We don’t ever want to turn kids away. Testimonials The Big Bear event was an amazing experience from start to finish. great energy, amazing volunteers. I was very, very impressed." Parent of Participant "My daughter would rather go fishing with you than go to Disneyland!" Parent of Participant Please sign my grandkids up for every event. They start talking about coming to the next one before this one ends. Parent of Participant
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