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.
Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
140
Volunteers
62
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$16.8M
Expenses
$8.0M
Assets
$49.2M
Liabilities
$7.9M
Financial history
$16.8M$8.4M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $16.8M · Avg: $9.9M
501(h) election
This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.
Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$41K
Grants Given
$2.2M
THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY
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Address
3125 Poplarwood Court Suite 16
Raleigh, NC, 27604-108
Governance
Voting board members45
Independent members45
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Permanent endowment %64.6%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Retained by contractors$159K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation