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Catfish Institute

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.03M (2023)

Expenses
$2.06M (2023)

Total Assets
$3.15M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$38.3k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,029,577
Expenses
$2,062,725
Net Income
-$33,148
Net Assets
$3,114,713
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,950,188
96.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $78,119
3.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,270
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $142,500
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,500
3.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,153,053
Total Liabilities $38,340
Net Assets $3,114,713
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dean Kiker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Simmons (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
George Smelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Drury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stainback (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Guidry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Nobile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mills (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brad Stevens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Solon Scott Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Butch Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ric Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Barlow (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,954,798
Expenses
$1,926,944
Net Income
$27,854
Net Assets
$3,147,861
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,951,407
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,391
0.2%
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 $142,500
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,150,066
Total Liabilities $2,205
Net Assets $3,147,861
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Barlow (President) $142,500 $0 $0
Dean Kiker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Simmons (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
George Smelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Drury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stainback (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Guidry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Nobile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mills (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brad Stevens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Solon Scott Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Butch Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ric Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,990,280
Expenses
$1,894,782
Net Income
$95,498
Net Assets
$3,120,007
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,986,880
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,400
0.2%
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 $142,500
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,120,947
Total Liabilities $940
Net Assets $3,120,007
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Barlow (President) $142,500 $0 $0
Dean Kiker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Simmons (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
George Smelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Drury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stainback (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Guidry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Nobile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mills (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brad Stevens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Solon Scott Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Butch Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ric Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,864,667
Expenses
$1,848,659
Net Income
$16,008
Net Assets
$3,024,509
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,848,189
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16,478
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 $140,000
7.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,025,199
Total Liabilities $690
Net Assets $3,024,509
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Barlow (President) $140,000 $0 $0
Dean Kiker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Simmons (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
George Smelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Drury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stainback (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Nobile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mills (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Solon Scott Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Williamson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dean Butch Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ric Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,990,890
Expenses
$2,264,321
Net Income
-$273,431
Net Assets
$3,008,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,949,260
97.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $41,630
2.1%
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 $140,000
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,009,191
Total Liabilities $690
Net Assets $3,008,501
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Barlow (President) $140,000 $0 $0
Dean Kiker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Simmons (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Drury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stainback (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Nobile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Solon Scott Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Williamson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dean Butch Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ric Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Smelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mills (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,991,049
Expenses
$2,143,303
Net Income
-$152,254
Net Assets
$3,281,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,961,561
98.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29,488
1.5%
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 $140,000
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,600
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,284,127
Total Liabilities $2,195
Net Assets $3,281,932
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Barlow (President) $140,000 $0 $0
Dean Kiker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Simmons (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Drury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stainback (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Nobile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Solon Scott Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Williamson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dean Butch Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ric Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Smelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mills (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,031,646
Expenses
$2,188,742
Net Income
-$157,096
Net Assets
$3,434,186
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,018,326
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13,320
0.7%
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 $140,000
6.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,000
3.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,436,943
Total Liabilities $2,757
Net Assets $3,434,186
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Barlow (President) $140,000 $0 $0
Harrell Potter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Simmons (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Drury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Guidry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Tackett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Nobile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Solon Scott Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Pearce (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
John Williamson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Butch Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joey Lowery (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Smelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mills (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,881,765
Expenses
$1,652,997
Net Income
$228,768
Net Assets
$3,591,282
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,877,333
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,332
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $100
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $140,000
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,000
4.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,593,935
Total Liabilities $2,653
Net Assets $3,591,282
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Barlow (President) $140,000 $0 $0
Harrell Potter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Simmons (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Turner Arant (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Rhodes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Tackett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daivd Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Solon Scott Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Pearce (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
David Hodges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Seymour Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joey Lowery (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Smelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mills (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,534,666
Expenses
$2,184,748
Net Income
-$650,082
Net Assets
$3,362,514
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,527,134
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,532
0.5%
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 $140,000
6.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,000
3.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,422,528
Total Liabilities $60,014
Net Assets $3,362,514
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Barlow (President) $140,000 $0 $0
Harrell Potter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Simmons (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Turner Arant (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Rhodes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Tackett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daivd Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Solon Scott Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Pearce (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
David Hodges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Seymour Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joey Lowery (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Smelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mills (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,747,766
Expenses
$1,669,882
Net Income
$77,884
Net Assets
$4,012,596
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,726,751
98.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21,015
1.2%
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 $140,000
8.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,000
4.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,141,619
Total Liabilities $129,023
Net Assets $4,012,596
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Barlow (President) $140,000 $0 $0
Harrell Potter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Simmons (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Turner Arant (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Rhodes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Tackett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daivd Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Solon Scott Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Pearce (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
David Hodges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Seymour Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joey Lowery (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Smelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mills (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,920,179
Expenses
$1,658,878
Net Income
$261,301
Net Assets
$3,934,712
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,911,208
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,971
0.5%
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 $140,000
8.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $72,115
4.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,938,764
Total Liabilities $4,052
Net Assets $3,934,712
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Barlow (President) $140,000 $0 $0
George Smelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mills (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harrell Potter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Simmons (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Turner Arant (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Rhodes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Tackett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daivd Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Battle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Solon Scott Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Pearce (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
David Hodges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Seymour Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joey Lowery (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,005,110
Expenses
$1,862,782
Net Income
$142,328
Net Assets
$3,673,411
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,991,375
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13,735
0.7%
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 $140,000
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,675,873
Total Liabilities $2,462
Net Assets $3,673,411

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,240,892
Expenses
$2,564,639
Net Income
-$323,747
Net Assets
$3,531,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,219,895
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20,997
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 $140,000
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,531,503
Total Liabilities $420
Net Assets $3,531,083

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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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