Conservation Fisheries Inc is located in Knoxville, TN. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Conservation Fisheries Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Fisheries Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Conservation Fisheries Inc generated $700.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $610.0k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON BEHALF OF THE INCREDIBLE AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY OF OUR REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, CFI CONTINUED TO PROPAGATE, STOCK AND MONITOR MULTIPLE SPECIES OF RARE, THREATENED OR ENDANGERED FISH SPECIES ACROSS THE EASTERN UNITED STATES. RENOVATION OF OUR KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE PROPAGATION FACILITIES AND OFFICES IS ONGOING. THESE RENOVATIONS WILL INCREASE OUR ABILITY TO HOST VISITORS, PROVIDE BETTER FACILITIES FOR OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, AND INCREASE THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK TO "SAVE THE FISHES". CFI HAS WORKED IN THE PAST YEAR TO INCREASE OUR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION EFFORTS, AND HAS HOSTED OVER 50 VISITS BY CONSERVATION PARTNERS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, SCHOOLS, AND INTERESTED PUBLIC. CFI CONTINUES TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND LOCAL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO INCREASE OUR EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH IMPACT. CFI'S MISSION OF CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH ON BEHALF OF THE INCREDIBLE AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY OF OUR REGION CONTINUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Melissa Petty Vp/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $58,489 |
John T Baxter President, T | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $58,916 |
John R Shute Business Adv | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $20,591 |
Chris Cameron Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Jay Clark Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Elizabeth Etnier Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $427,099 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $150,624 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $577,723 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $116,495 |
Investment income | $6,122 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $700,340 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,591 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $379,712 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,560 |
Other employee benefits | $13,760 |
Payroll taxes | $29,683 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,105 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,495 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $28,995 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,617 |
Travel | $8,414 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,374 |
Interest | $9 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,214 |
Insurance | $8,824 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $609,986 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $322,991 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $438,704 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $132,904 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $161,602 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,056,201 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,239 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $10,239 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $749,103 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $296,859 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,056,201 |