TOTexas Oilman's Charity Invitational Fishing Tournament Inc
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About Texas Oilman's Charity Invitational Fishing Tournament Inc
For three days each year, an invitation-only oilfield fishing tournament at Matagorda Harbor turns competition, sponsorships, auctions, and raffles into charitable grants. Since 2002, Texas Oilman’s Charity Invitational Fishing Tournament has donated $7.7 million to organizations supporting housing, research, scholarships, children, women, and other community needs throughout Texas. A gift helps carry that tournament-driven fundraising to people and communities across the state.
This is an invitation-only industry fishing tournament with a broad charitable purpose. Its proceeds support organizations throughout Texas and the South Texas area, including those serving children, women requiring shelter services, abused children, people with mental or physical challenges, and youth pursuing education.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Annual charitable fishing tournament
A three-day fishing and fundraising event held annually at Matagorda Harbor in Matagorda, Texas, with fishing competitions, auctions, raffles, sponsorships, and other activities.
Charitable grants
Distributes tournament proceeds to charitable organizations throughout Texas and the South Texas area.
About this work
Mission
Raises charitable funds through the planning, promotion, and management of an annual fishing tournament to make grants to charitable organizations in the South Texas area.
Who they serve
People and communities needing charitable support, including mentally and physically challenged individuals, children, women requiring shelter services, abused children, and youth pursuing education.
Their impact
- Since the inaugural 2002 tournament, TOCIFT has donated $7.7 million to various charities.
- The tournament netted $106,000, which was distributed to 19 charities.
- The 2025 tournament had 430 participants, including 209 fishermen, 21 tent table sponsors, guests, and local celebrities.
How your donation helps
- Grants to charitable organizations in the South Texas area
- Housing facilities for mentally and physically challenged individuals
- Research related to life-threatening diseases
- Scholarships and educational support for less fortunate youth
- Treatment and support for children with physical abnormalities and children disfigured by fire
- Women's shelters and support for abused children
- Housing and care for disenfranchised children
In their words
On a mission to help those who cannot help themselves.
Grant support
$60 from 1 funder · through 2024 (IRS 990 records).
- THE KLEIMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION — $60 (2024)GENERAL
Events
Texas Oilman’s Charity Invitational Fishing Tournament
Annual, during the third week of JulyAn annual three-day event at Matagorda Harbor featuring fishing competitions, registration, weigh-ins, entertainment, door prizes, silent and live auctions, raffles, and fishing awards.
2026 Texas Oilman’s Charity Invitational Fishing Tournament
July 16-18, 2026The 2026 tournament is scheduled for July 16-18 at Matagorda Harbor in Matagorda, Texas.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Texas Oilman's Charity Invitational Fishing Tournament Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Table sponsors
- Auction items
- Donations
- Event registrations
- Volunteers for registration, weigh-in, auctions, security, and event support
Volunteer opportunities
- Registration support
- Weigh-in team support
- Silent auction assistance
- Security support
- Cash desk and raffle ticket sales
- Live auction assistance
- Door prize and pre-draw support
- Tax preparation and consulting
- Air conditioning and power systems support
- Fuel supply support
- Communications, publications, newsletter, and website support
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- In 2010, TOCIFT began recognizing major supporters with a certificate and Texas flag.
- Mary Ann McKenzie and Bill Von Goten were honored as major supporters of the annual event since 2002.
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who is eligible to participate in the fishing tournament?
Participants must be over 21 and work directly for a drilling, exploration, production, or service company in the petroleum industry. The TOCIFT Screening Committee determines whether companies and participants are eligible.
What activities take place during the tournament?
The three-day event includes fishing, registration, weigh-ins, entertainment, door prizes, silent and live auctions, raffles, food, refreshments, and fishing awards.
Where is the tournament held?
The tournament takes place at Matagorda Harbor in Matagorda, Texas, near bay and offshore fishing locations.
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