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Conservation Fisheries Inc

Conservation, education and outreach on behalf of the incredible aquatic biodiversity of our region.

Environment Knoxville, TN EIN 621502226 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Conservation Fisheries Inc

Preserving and restoring aquatic biodiversity in our streams and rivers for over 35 years. Leading efforts to propagate rare and difficult-to-collect species.

Founded
Headquarters
Knoxville, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C32Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Conservation, education and outreach on behalf of the incredible aquatic biodiversity of our region.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C32Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.75%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Conservation 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Conservation Fisheries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

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. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Conservation Fisheries Inc is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small 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.

Conservation Fisheries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Conservation Fisheries Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JO
John T Baxter
President/Treasurer

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chris C••••••
Director
DA
David A E•••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth E•••••
Director
JA
Jay C••••
Director
JO
John R S••••
PRESIDENT
JO
John T B•••••
PRESIDENT, T
JO
John T••••••
Director
ME
Melissa P••••
VP/SECRETARY
PA
Patrick L R••••
Director
RI
Richard B B•••••
Director
RI
Richard B B••••••
Director
ST
Steve S••••••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Conservation Fisheries Inc This page 79 $1.2 million -
Friends of Casco Bay 89 $1.3 million -
Drive Clean Colorado 89 $1.3 million -
Chesapeake Climate Action Network 89 $4.0 million -
Jackson Hole Land Trust 89 $7.9 million -
Citizens for Pennsylvanias Future 89 $3.2 million -
Huron River Watershed Council 89 $5.1 million -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Alaska Conservation Foundation 89 $8.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is Conservation Fisheries Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Conservation Fisheries Inc trustworthy?
Conservation Fisheries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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