Partners
Regional Partners
The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation is excited to have Texas Farm Bureau Insurance as the title sponsor for our July 2024 Waco Texas Gala & Auction and a presenting sponsor of 18 C.A.S.T. for Kids events in the State of Texas for 2025. This is their seventh year as a Regional Sponsor of the Foundation. Their consistent support continues to make a positive impact across the state of Texas as our volunteer coordinators work to provide the best possible experience for every child that attends our events.
The C.A.S.T for Kids Foundation is thrilled to have Pacific Seafood as a Regional Partner in the Western Region. We look forward to fishing with more children with special needs through this partnership. Founded in 1941, Pacific Seafood remains a family-owned and operated company proudly feeding the world the healthiest protein on the planet. Pacific Seafood manages all parts of the supply chain from harvesting/fishing, processing, value added product development, and distribution to provide customers with fresh, sustainable, high-quality products. Pacific Seafood is headquartered in Clackamas, Ore. and employs more than 3,000 team members across 44 facilities in 11 states. Learn more and order products direct to your door at PacificSeafood.com/Shop.
The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation welcomed Florida Farm Bureau Insurance as a Regional Partner for 2024. The opportunities to provide fishing events for children with special needs across the state of Florida are endless. We look forward to this partnership and the celebrating more children with special needs.
In 2023, C.A.S.T. for Kids welcomed Farm Bureau Insurance of Arkansas as a Regional Partner. With this partnership, we are bringing 6 events to the state of Arkansas. This support allows us to celebrate more children with special needs and give them a special day of fishing.
In 2020, the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation welcomed The Sportsmen’s Club of Fort Worth as a title sponsor for our first annual Fort Worth Banquet & Auction as well as a presenting sponsor to six C.A.S.T. for Kids events in the state of Texas. Since then, their support of C.A.S.T. for Kids has only grown. In 2025, the SCFW will support 19 C.A.S.T. for Kids events and the 6th annual Fort Worth Banquet & Auction. Their support has allowed more children with special needs in Texas to have the opportunity to go fishing and to be celebrated by their community.
California Department of Water Resources is a proud partner of C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation. They work alongside C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation to benefit the California’s children with special needs and their families to protect, restore and enhance the natural and human environments through a fun day of fishing.
Associate Partners
“The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation and Jay Yelas are doing great things to help America’s youth get a chance to fish. That same vision is very important to AFTCO, and we are excited to partner with them in reaching more children,” Matt Florentino, AFTCO Marketing Director.
Chase Anderson, B.A.S.S. CEO: “As an organization, B.A.S.S. is proud to support the work of C.A.S.T. for Kids and their extraordinary commitment to serving children with special needs and making a positive impact in their communities. It’s so encouraging to see the passion Bassmaster Elite angler Jay Yelas has for C.A.S.T. for Kids and the support the program receives from other Bassmaster Elite Series anglers. The C.A.S.T. for Kids mission aligns well with our values, and we are pleased to support their efforts to provide children with special needs the opportunity to experience the joy and excitement of fishing.”
“TVA has a proud history of serving the people of the Tennessee Valley region. We are proud to partner with the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation to support accessible outdoor experiences for children. By working with local communities and organizations such as this, we can help to make the Valley a better place to live, work and raise our families.”
Growing up with a disabled brother, we witnessed first-hand all of the outdoor activities that disabled children miss out on. On the flip side, we also were very fortunate enough to witness the never-ending smiles that resulted pretty much every time our brother Daniel went out on the boat or fished with us on the shore or pier. It was those little trips we took for granted that Daniel always kept talking about. Those were his favorite memories. So we wanted to give those same kinds of unforgettable experiences to as many disabled kids as possible. Thanks C.A.S.T.!
The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation is thankful for the long time support of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund. Through their generosity, new events are added to the calendar for children to overcome their limitations and experience a great day of fishing.
Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail has partnered with C.A.S.T. for Kids because it is a natural extension of our purpose, which is to reach fishermen for Christ and encourage them to become Fishers of Men. No one had more compassion for those with special needs than Jesus Himself, and this partnership makes it possible for our members around the country to be vessels for sharing His compassion, while doing something they are already passionate about: Fishing.
“Bass Boat Technologies supports the good work being done by C.A.S.T. for Kids to enrich the lives of children with special needs through fishing.”
Program Partners
“Established in 1947, Flambeau Outdoors has stood on a legacy of providing anglers with tackle organization solutions that make a day on the water ready for success. From innovative technologies for advanced anglers to a kid’s first tackle box, we are proud to support future generations of memories made in the great outdoors through C.A.S.T. for Kids. Molded American passion, Flambeau Outdoors believes the core of the fishing passion starts with the glint in a kid’s eye when that first fish bites.”
“The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation hosts events nationally to provide exposure to children, who may not otherwise get the opportunity, to the sport of fishing and the great outdoors. Zebco is proud to be a sponsor and a small part of what the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation stands for and accomplishes. The smiles on the kids faces say enough for us and we know they are receiving a gift that can last a lifetime.”
“Since 1877, Mustad has been proud to provide anglers with quality hooks, they can rely on during their fishing adventures. To be able to partner with a great organization like C.A.S.T for Kids Foundation is something Mustad is thrilled to support as we believe in the mission at C.A.S.T for Kids. Our hope is that our hooks give these kids an opportunity to catch their first fish. Any kid can be inspired to fish the rest of their life based on a positive first fishing experience, yet another reason to partner with C.A.S.T..”
“Ideaworks Northwest has been a C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation Program Partner since 2004, and it has been a pleasure working with all staff members throughout the years providing apparel for the youth participants, volunteers, and the C.A.S.T. staff.”
“Making the awards for C.A.S.T. for Kids is one hundred percent the favorite part of our Monster Spirit business. We especially love seeing the pictures and the smiles on these amazing kids’ faces when holding their award. No other product we sell or make brings the kind of joy the C.A.S.T. plaques do, and we’re honored for the opportunity to provide these for the kids.”
Grant Partners
- Arthur Dubs Foundation
- Puyallup Tribe
Our events happen because of generous partners like you! Working together, we can touch the lives of more kids and families through the sport of fishing. For more information on a Partnership with the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation, please contact Jay Yelas, Executive Director, at 541-602-9823 or by email.
