C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation

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C.A.S.T. “Catch A Special Thrill” for Kids Foundation is a public charity that was formed in 1991 to join volunteers who love to fish with disabled and disadvantaged children for a day of fishing in the outdoors. The Foundation became an official 501(c)3 in 1994 and currently hosts two programs; C.A.S.T. for Kids Program and Fishing Kids Program.

The C.A.S.T. for Kids Program and Events are designed to create an environment whereby special needs children and their caretakers could benefit, leaving their problems on shore and sharing a day of fun on the water that they may not otherwise get to experience. The charity furthers its mission by increasing awareness of disabled and disadvantaged children in communities and teaching appreciation for natural resources. This is all made possible through the cooperation of government agencies, national and local sponsors, and local interest groups, and creates a rare and positive experience for America’s youth.

In 1996 due to continued requests and overwhelming interest, Fishing Kids was developed to introduce and educate all urban youth to the sport of fishing. The Fishing Kids Program and Events are built around the slogan, “Getting more kids fishing, more often,” and designed to create and provide more fishing opportunities for urban youth.

Our governance consists of several active Board Members. The Foundation also has the support of a phenomenal spokesman, Clay Dyer, whose story embodies the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation mission.

The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation hosts over 50 events per year in over half of the United States and expands by 8 new events per year and into 2 new states per year on average. The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation aims for presence across the nation allowing children everywhere and of any means an opportunity to learn how to fish.

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The Foundation's History In Brief
1992 –	First C.A.S.T. event held at Banks Lake in Eastern Washington in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation.
1993 –	Events were added in Eastern and Western Washington, and Idaho.
1994 –	C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation established as a 501(c)3.
1996 –	Bureau of Land Management becomes a partner with C.A.S.T. & Fishing Kids Program is established.
1998 –	U.S. Army Corp of Engineers becomes a partner & Fishing Kids Events receive sponsorship from Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
1999 –	Number of events hits 25 ranging from Washington to Florida. C.A.S.T. opens the corporate office in Renton, Washington.
2002 –	C.A.S.T. hosted 32 events in 18 states. Professional Anglers Association becomes a partner.
2003 –	C.A.S.T. hosts 35 fishing events in 20 states and is accepted as a National Combined Fund Drive member through Children’s Charities of America (CCA).
2005 –	C.A.S.T hosts 37 events & California Departments of Water Resources, Fish & Game, Parks & Recreation, and Boating & Waterways become newest official partners.
2006 –	C.A.S.T hosted 41 events, adding new events in Rhode Island and Virginia.
2007 –	C.A.S.T. hosts 53 events in 23 states, adding new events in Washington D.C. & Pennsylvania.
2008 –	C.A.S.T. hosts 52 events in 25 states, adding new events in Massachusetts, Louisiana, & Alabama & hosts 15 Fishing Kids Events in Washington & 1 in Kansas. The Foundation receives grant support from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation & partners with University of Washington Sociology Department to create demographics survey.
2009 –	C.A.S.T. hosts 54 events in 22 states, adding events in New York and Wisconsin. The Foundation hosts events in conjunction with the FLW Tournament Series and the Professional Anglers Association.

C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation Financials & Quick Facts Sheet

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