Conservation Fisheries Inc
Conservation, education and outreach on behalf of the incredible aquatic biodiversity of our region.
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Preserving and restoring aquatic biodiversity in our streams and rivers for over 35 years. Leading efforts to propagate rare and difficult-to-collect species.
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Mission
Conservation, education and outreach on behalf of the incredible aquatic biodiversity of our region.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Conservation Fisheries Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyConservation Fisheries Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Knoxville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 621502226. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Conservation Fisheries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 621502226. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Conservation Fisheries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Conservation Fisheries Inc is located in Knoxville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Conservation Fisheries Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Conservation Fisheries Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Conservation Fisheries Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Conservation Fisheries Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Preserving and restoring aquatic biodiversity in our streams and rivers for over 35 years. Leading efforts to propagate rare and difficult-to-collect species. Conservation Fisheries Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Conservation Fisheries Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Conservation Fisheries Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 621502226, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CONSERVATION FISHERIES INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Cambodia strengthens fisheries law enforcement to combat illegal fishing and ensure sustainable aquatic resources - Khmer Times
Community fisheries advance under EU-funded programme - Khmer Times
Cross River Backs Fisheries, Mangroves, Climate Resilience Project - Voice of Nigeria
Major League Fishing Fisheries Management Division and Zoeller Pumps Award $5,000 “We Work For Water” Grant to Mighty River Recovery - The Bass Cast
Recognizing the role of sustainable fisheries management to biodiversity conservation - Food and Agriculture Organization
SA Allocates R9.1 Billion Budget to Climate Action, Fisheries Protection - Devdiscourse
Can spatial planning in aquaculture contribute to conservation? - Food and Agriculture Organization
Georgia unveils new Black Bass Conservation license plates - Major League Fishing
Casting for the next generation: MLF pros hook Ravenel Elementary students with conservation message - Major League Fishing
Sicklefin Redhorse Conservation - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov)
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 37 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Conservation Fisheries Inc
- What is Conservation Fisheries Inc?
- Conservation Fisheries Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Knoxville, United States. Preserving and restoring aquatic biodiversity in our streams and rivers for over 35 years. Leading efforts to propagate rare and difficult-to-collect species.
- When was Conservation Fisheries Inc founded?
- Conservation Fisheries Inc was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Conservation Fisheries Inc?
- John T Baxter serves as President/Treasurer.
- Where is Conservation Fisheries Inc located?
- Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, United States.
- What is Conservation Fisheries Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Conservation Fisheries Inc trustworthy?
- Conservation Fisheries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Conservation Fisheries Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 621502226.
- What is Conservation Fisheries Inc's website?
- http://conservationfisheries.org