AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY
EIN 52-1754413 · Professional Societies & Associations - Recreation & Sports (N03)
What they do
The Virginia Chapter of The American Fisheries Society VCAFS is A Subunit of The American Fisheries Society AFS The Worlds Oldest and Largest Organization Promoting The Scientific Management of Aquatic Resources for The Optimum Use and Enjoyment By The People of North America VCAFS Was Established In 1990 to Provide Fisheries Professionals In Virginia With Increased Access to AFS Encourage The Exchange of Information Among Fisheries and Other Aquatic Resource Professionals Provide A Forum for The Discussion Debate and Resolution of Aquatic Resource Issues Within Virginia and Serve The Commonwealth By Providing Expert Scientific Knowledge to Allow for Informed Decisions Concerning The Use and Development of The States Natural Resources The Virginia Chapter Membership Includes Many of The Professional Fisheries Scientists of The Commonwealth
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THOMAS REID NELSONPRINCIPAL OFFICER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1993
- Location
- PO BOX 996, VERONA, VA 24482-0996
- County
- Albemarle
- In care of
- Hunter Hatcher
- Primary officer
- John Kauffman
How to reach them
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Professional Societies & Associations - Recreation & Sports (N03)
- IRS tax category
- Professional Societies & Associations