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Conservation Fisheries Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$700k (2023)

Expenses
$610k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.06M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$10.2k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$700,340
Expenses
$609,986
Net Income
$90,354
Net Assets
$1,045,962
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $577,723
82.5%
Program Services $116,495
16.6%
Investment Income $6,122
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $20,591
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $379,712
62.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,056,201
Total Liabilities $10,239
Net Assets $1,045,962
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John T Baxter (President, T) $58,916 $0 $0
Melissa Petty (Vp/Secretary) $58,489 $0 $877
John R Shute (Business Adv) $20,591 $0 $0
Chris Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Etnier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick L Rakes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Scarborough (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tullock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$710,556
Expenses
$546,379
Net Income
$164,177
Net Assets
$955,612
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $614,778
86.5%
Program Services $95,645
13.5%
Investment Income $133
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,923
10.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $328,448
60.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $958,592
Total Liabilities $2,980
Net Assets $955,612
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John R Shute (President) $56,923 $0 $0
Patrick L Rakes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Scarborough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard B Biggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
David A Etnier (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tullock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$544,710
Expenses
$513,812
Net Income
$30,898
Net Assets
$791,435
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $479,821
88.1%
Program Services $64,749
11.9%
Investment Income $140
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,000
12.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $313,863
61.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $795,782
Total Liabilities $4,347
Net Assets $791,435
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John R Shute (President) $62,000 $0 $0
Patrick L Rakes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Scarborough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard B Biggin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
David A Etnier (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tullock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$560,707
Expenses
$440,321
Net Income
$120,386
Net Assets
$760,537
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $503,267
89.8%
Program Services $57,192
10.2%
Investment Income $248
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,190
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $260,584
59.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $770,268
Total Liabilities $9,731
Net Assets $760,537
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John R Shute (President) $63,190 $0 $0
Patrick L Rakes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Scarborough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard G Biggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
David A Etnier (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tullock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$452,021
Expenses
$436,896
Net Income
$15,125
Net Assets
$640,151
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $451,629
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $392
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,240
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $241,268
55.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $655,741
Total Liabilities $15,590
Net Assets $640,151
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John R Shute (President) $0 $63,240 $0
Patrick L Rakes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Scarborough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard G Biggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
David A Etnier (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tullock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$424,299
Expenses
$395,699
Net Income
$28,600
Net Assets
$625,026
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $419,061
98.8%
Program Services $5,000
1.2%
Investment Income $238
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,796
15.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $218,142
55.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $643,760
Total Liabilities $18,734
Net Assets $625,026
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John R Shute (President) $62,796 $0 $0
Patrick L Rakes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Scarborough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard G Biggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
David A Etnier (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tullock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$409,610
Expenses
$334,864
Net Income
$74,746
Net Assets
$596,426
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $408,313
99.7%
Program Services $1,250
0.3%
Investment Income $47
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,087
17.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $178,456
53.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $598,084
Total Liabilities $1,658
Net Assets $596,426
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John R Shute (President) $0 $60,087 $0
Patrick L Rakes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Scarborough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard G Biggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
David A Etnier (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tullock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$370,550
Expenses
$327,709
Net Income
$42,841
Net Assets
$521,680
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $358,962
96.9%
Program Services $11,538
3.1%
Investment Income $50
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,971
24.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $160,841
49.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $522,572
Total Liabilities $892
Net Assets $521,680
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John R Shute (President) $57,878 $0 $0
Patrick L Rakes (Secretary) $22,093 $0 $0
Steve Scarborough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard G Biggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
David A Etnier (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tullock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$361,618
Expenses
$347,170
Net Income
$14,448
Net Assets
$478,839
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $358,454
99.1%
Program Services $3,107
0.9%
Investment Income $57
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,893
31.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $142,408
41.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $494,933
Total Liabilities $16,094
Net Assets $478,839
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John R Shute (President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick L Rakes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Scarborough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard G Biggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
David A Etnier (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tullock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,901
Expenses
$337,964
Net Income
-$8,063
Net Assets
$464,391
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $312,906
94.8%
Program Services $16,929
5.1%
Investment Income $66
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,737
32.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,625
41.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $496,736
Total Liabilities $32,345
Net Assets $464,391
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrick L Rakes (Secretary) $54,897 $0 $0
John R Shute (President) $54,839 $0 $0
Steve Scarborough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard G Biggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
David A Etnier (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tullock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$385,605
Expenses
$383,810
Net Income
$1,795
Net Assets
$472,454
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $364,556
94.5%
Program Services $20,985
5.4%
Investment Income $64
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,144
26.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $149,555
39.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $516,304
Total Liabilities $43,850
Net Assets $472,454

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$363,185
Expenses
$345,892
Net Income
$17,293
Net Assets
$470,659
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $361,910
99.6%
Program Services $1,198
0.3%
Investment Income $77
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,231
28.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $133,857
38.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $529,790
Total Liabilities $59,131
Net Assets $470,659

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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