Program areas at The North Carolina Aquarium Society
Aquarium Support: The Aquarium Society provides support for numerous projects at the three NC aquariums and one pier such as new exhibits, educational programs, lecture series, workshops, etc. Aquarium Society employees allocate significant portions of their time and energy in direct and indirect aquarium support.
Membership Development: The Aquarium Society manages membership programs for the Aquariums and Pier, with categories for individuals, couples, families and businesses. Members receive free admission, program discounts and other benefits.
Gift Shop: The Aquarium Society owns and operates four gift shops that provide visitors merchandise such as books, field guides, games, and puzzles that reinforce the Aquarium's educational mission.
Who funds The North Carolina Aquarium Society
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at The North Carolina Aquarium Society
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| James Barnes | President and Chief Executive Officer Until 2.8.23 | $164,582 | 2023-12-31 |
| Heather Flynt | Director of Finance and Operations / Controller | $106,082 | 2023-12-31 |
| Jay Barnes | Director of Development | $115,251 | 2024-09-20 |
| Heather Wigley | Development Operations Manager | | 2022-04-27 |
| Ronnie Sloan | Treasurer | $0 | 2024-11-14 |
| ...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for The North Carolina Aquarium Society
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $6,121,683 | $4,784,333 | 28% |
| Program services | $571,503 | $512,892 | 11.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $561,159 | $290,951 | 92.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-117,147 | $-171,856 | 31.8% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $5,575,359 | $5,326,793 | 4.7% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $49,022 | $10,563 | 364.1% |
| Total revenues | $12,761,579 | $10,753,676 | 18.7% |
Organizations like The North Carolina Aquarium Society
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Zoo Atlanta | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $46,504,632 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation (ZSF) | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $8,126,235 |
| Brevard Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Melbourne, FL | $29,271,568 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Charleston, SC | $20,993,805 |
| Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | 501(c)(3) | Norwalk, CT | $16,120,847 |
| Sacramento Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $13,680,062 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $48,421,031 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $13,324,293 |
| Texas State Aquarium Association | 501(c)(3) | Corpus Christi, TX | $22,947,810 |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $26,829,235 |
Data update history
January 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 3, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
December 28, 2024
Received grants
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 3125 Poplarwood CT 1 Suite 160
- Raleigh, NC 27604
- Metro area
- Raleigh-Cary, NC
- County
- Wake County, NC
- Website URL
- ncaquariumsociety.com/Â
- Phone
- (919) 877-5500
IRS details
- EIN
- 56-1512990
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1986
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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