Conserving Carolina
To protect, restore, and inspire appreciation of the natural world.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$45.8M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$42K
+119.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+776.3% YoY
About Conserving Carolina
Based on IRS filings
Conserving Carolina is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in HENDERSONVILLE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $45.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $388K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,847,147 | $44,267,373 | $39,040,056 |
| Revenue | $6,527,633 | $11,185,137 | $15,794,430 |
| Expenses | $5,654,094 | $6,428,663 | $3,351,355 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $388,213 | $311,932 | $242,166 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Conserving Carolina
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bonesteel Films ($41,625).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonesteel Films Asheville, NC | George Masa Film | $41,625 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kieran Roe | Executive Director | 40 | $129,246 |
| Patrick Cafferty | President | 3 | — |
| Susan Mchugh | Vice President | 3 | — |
| Rafael Bravo | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Charlotte Sullivan | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Stratford Douglas | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tanya Marie Pender | Board Member | 1 | — |
| C Yates Pharr | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ken Shelton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Nelms | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carol Lee Roberson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Debi Whitmire | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Shuford Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Humphrey | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Timothy Dressner Bell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kathy Klepfer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lee Mulligan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Campanini | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Amos Dawson III | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Micheal Egan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Demi B Loftis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Madelon Wallace | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christy L Blakely | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conserving Carolina?
Conserving Carolina is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in HENDERSONVILLE, NC. It holds $45.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Conserving Carolina?
As of 2024, Conserving Carolina holds $45.8M in total assets with $6.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $42K in 2024.
Where does Conserving Carolina operate?
Conserving Carolina has awarded grants in North Carolina, Virginia.
What size grants does Conserving Carolina award?
In 2024, Conserving Carolina awarded 1 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Conserving Carolina's EIN?
Conserving Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6449365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.