The North Carolina Aquarium Society is a private, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to support the mission of the North Carolina Aquariums and their work in conservation, education and research through advocacy, philanthropic engagement and enhanced guest experiences. This support is provided through donations, exhibit and program sponsorships, membership programs, gift shop operations, and advocacy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.2M
+19.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+40.1% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$434K
+40.1% YoY
About The North Carolina Aquarium Society
Based on IRS filings
The North Carolina Aquarium Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in RALEIGH, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $825K.
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 | $49,177,767 | $41,060,870 | $36,499,576 |
| Revenue | $16,753,478 | $12,761,579 | $10,753,676 |
| Expenses | $8,025,880 | $7,606,049 | $6,899,264 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $825,464 | $444,012 | $119,095 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources ($658,269), North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island ($491,762), North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher ($420,809).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island Manteo, NC | Society provides support for numerous projects at aquarium such as new exhibits, educational programs, conservation and sustainability efforts, etc. | $491,762 |
| North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Pine Knoll Shores, NC | Society provides support for numerous projects at aquarium such as new exhibits, educational programs, conservation and sustainability efforts, etc. | $383,571 |
| North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Kure Beach, NC | Society provides support for numerous projects at aquarium such as new exhibits, educational programs, conservation and sustainability efforts, etc. | $420,809 |
| Jennette's Pier Nags Head, NC | Society provides support for numerous projects at aquarium such as new exhibits, educational programs, conservation and sustainability efforts, etc. | $215,350 |
| North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Raleigh, NC | Society provides support for numerous projects at the division level such as conservation efforts, professional fees, personnel supplements, educational programs, workshops, etc. | $658,269 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRICK BROWN III | Chair-Elect | 2 | — |
| DREW COVERT | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| RONNIE SLOAN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DEBORAH ALBERT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HARRY ARCHER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BILL BELK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BILL BERRY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MYRA BEST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOYCE Blount | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JAY BRILEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLTON BURNS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVE COGGINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA CUTHRELL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CAROLYN GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| THOMAS HACKNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ALLAN HARVIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| OLIVIA HOLDING | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TESS JUDGE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ART KEENEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JOYCE KOHN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HARRY MACDONALD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BOB MATTOCKS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SUSAN MOFFAT-THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ADRIENNE MOORE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| GREG NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DANA O'DONOVAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SUZANNE PECHELES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| WES PERRY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLES PIERCE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| EDYTHE POYNER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CHUCK REVELLE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BRUCE ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| WES SEEGARS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JON SEGAL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ADAM SHAY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JOHNNY TILLETT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JORDY WHICHARD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KATHARINE WHITLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| RICK WILLETTS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HOPE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| REID WILSON NC DNCR | BOARD MEMBER EX-OFFICIO | 0.5 | — |
| MARVIN BARNES | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| FRANK BLOCK | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| ALICE BOST | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLES EVANS | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| DICK FUTRELL JR | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| ALEX MACFADYEN JR | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| BESTY OAKLEY | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| CONNIE PARKER | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| WALTER PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| BUCK SUITER | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| BILL TAFT | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| GEORGE W TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID WOMACK | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| Jane Smith Patterson | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI from 4.20.24 | 0.5 | — |
| JEAN KILGORE | BOARD MEMBER EMERITI until 6.29.24 | 0.5 | — |
| MARY WATZIN | BOARD MEMBER until 4.20.24 then EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| MARY K LAWRENCE | BOARD MEMBER until 4.20.24 then EMERITI | 0.5 | — |
| Patrick Boykin | BOARD MEMBER from 7.20.24 | 0.5 | — |
| Christy Hancock | BOARD MEMBER from 7.20.24 | 0.5 | — |
| Brian Henry | BOARD MEMBER from 7.20.24 | 0.5 | — |
| G Dale McGee | BOARD MEMBER from 7.20.24 | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH BAIRD | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $173,540 |
| HEATHER FLYNT | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPER | 40 | $26,402 |
| Shana Barclay | Chief Financial Officer from 8.26.24 | 40 | $56,196 |
| JAMES JIM MULVEY | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT until 8.2.24 | 40 | $137,338 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The North Carolina Aquarium Society?
The North Carolina Aquarium Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in RALEIGH, NC. It holds $49.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The North Carolina Aquarium Society?
As of 2024, The North Carolina Aquarium Society holds $49.2M in total assets with $16.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $2.2M in 2024.
Where does The North Carolina Aquarium Society operate?
The North Carolina Aquarium Society has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does The North Carolina Aquarium Society award?
In 2024, The North Carolina Aquarium Society awarded 5 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $434K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The North Carolina Aquarium Society's EIN?
The North Carolina Aquarium Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1512990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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