NonprofitsNorth Carolina Zoological Society Inc

Animal-Related

North Carolina Zoological Society Inc

ASHEBORO, NC

Total revenue

$14.5M

Total expenses

$10.5M

Net assets

$61.3M

Grants received

$7.8M

179 grants

EIN

560990900

Tax year

2024

Mission

The mission of the nc zoo society is to champion our zoo and its initiatives, wildlife and wild places, with an emphasis on the future. The nc zoo society is your bridge to more than a zoo visit. We make you a partner in the zoo's global efforts to support animal well-being, conservation, education, field work, research, and we welcome you into a family that cares about nature.

Programs

2 programs

Membership services (including information and referral, education, member benefit and identifcation administration, record-keeping and special events) extend to member households and the employees of businesses enrolled in the corporate member program, as well as all of the people around the world who benefit from the protection the society's program extends to the natural resources they depend on for survival.

Expenses: $1.9M

Through its support of zoo education programs, the society serves visitors and member households (including n.c. School children). Through field research and veterinarian overnight camps for a wide range of ages, shadow a vet program, educational and family-friendly behind the scenes tours for children and adults who come to the park each year to learn about wildlife and the environment.

Expenses: $62K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$10.1M
Program service revenue
Investment income$2.2M
Other revenue$2.2M
Total revenue$14.5M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$1.8M
Fundraising$608K
Other expenses$8.6M
Total expenses$10.5M
Total assets$66.7M
Net assets$61.3M

People

16 listed

NameRoleCompensation

CHERYL ARMSTRONG

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$188K

40 hrs/wk

ANDREA KING

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HU

Board

$101K

40 hrs/wk

WILLIAM E CURRENS JR

TREASURER

Board

1.12 hrs/wk

MICHAEL J FISHER

SECRETARY

Board

0.83 hrs/wk

ROBERT L ANGE

DIRECTOR

Board

0.6 hrs/wk

ETHAN BLUMENTHAL

DIRECTOR

Board

0.48 hrs/wk

WILLIAM CLARKE

DIRECTOR

Board

0.12 hrs/wk

SHANNON BUCEY

DIRECTOR

Board

0.17 hrs/wk

MARGERY J SPRINGER

CHAIR

Board

0.9 hrs/wk

LISA POOLE

DIRECTOR

Board

0.25 hrs/wk

EMILY B RAGSDALE

DIRECTOR

Board

0.37 hrs/wk

BARRY C SAFRIT

DIRECTOR

Board

0.56 hrs/wk

MEADE WILLIS

DIRECTOR

Board

0.44 hrs/wk

HOWIE DEVANE

DIRECTOR THROUGH 6/24/24

Board

0.12 hrs/wk

WALKER B MOFFITT

DIRECTOR

Board

0.29 hrs/wk

JOHN L RUFFIN

VICE CHAIR

Board

2.79 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

KAY TAYLOR

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT

$110K

TOURISM ECONOMICS LLC

LODGING & CONVENTION MARKET ASSESSMENT

$108K

TODD FRAHM

NORTH CAROLINA ZOO ASIA ARTWORK

$106K

Grants received

Showing 179 of 179

FromAmountPurposeYear
$200K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$118K
13 grant(s) for varying purposes
2024
$63K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2024
$35K
CONSERVATION-AFRICAN VULTURES
2024
$32K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2024
$25K
GEN. CHARITABLE
2024
$20K
African Vulture conservation support
2024
$15K
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$15K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$15K
FIELD CONSERVATION
2024
$10K
CONTRIBUTION WHERE NEEDED MOST
2024
$257
CHARITABLE ACTIVTITIES
2024
$530K
18 grant(s) for varying purposes
2023
$400K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$270K
Building the Capacity for Self-Directed Learning The North Carolina Zoo is enhancing STEM educational opportunities to all Zoo guests. Educational enhancements include a STEM Career Quest, Virtual Tour Guides, Accessible Audio Tours and K-12 STEM EdZOOcation Activities. The STEM Career Quests will allow guests role playing opportunities for five STEM careers at the Zoo. The Virtual Tour Guides will provide 25-30 geolocations inside the Zoo to bring educational signage to life. These virtual guides will be delivered in English and Spanish both with closed captioning options.
2023
$100K
CURRENT USE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2023
$83K
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT/ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
2023
$69K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$64K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2023
$50K
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR ASIA EXHIBIT
2023
$50K
CONSERVATION-AFRICAN VULTURES
2023
$29K
ANIMAL-RELATED
2023
$26K
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
2023
$21K
PARKS & RECREATION
2023
$20K
African Vulture conservation
2023
$19K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$12K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$10K
PARTY FOR THE PLANET
2023
$10K
CONTRIBUTION WHERE NEEDED MOST
2023
$7K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2023
$7K
TO HELP WITH AFRICAN VULTURES
2023
$1K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$1K
SUPPORT NC ZOOLOGICAL PARK
2023
$1K
General Operating Fund
2023
$275
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$200
MATCHING GIFTS
2023
$100
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$84
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$84
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$84
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$852K
GRANT #21S-0024 & ENDANGERED SPECIES COVID RELIEF
2022
$550K
17 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES
2022
$527K
Building Capacity for self-directed learning at the NC Zoo.
2022
$400K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$250K
ASIAN EXPANSION AT THE NORTH CAROLINA ZOO PROJECT
2022
$100K
GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSES
2022
$87K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2022
$77K
ANIMAL-RELATED
2022
$74K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$50K
GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSES
2022
$22K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT, MINISTRY SUPPORT
2022
$10K
CONTRIBUTION WHERE NEEDED MOST
2022
$10K
UNRESTRICTED
2022
$8K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2022
$8K
ANNUAL AND HOSPITAL SUPPORT
2022
$2K
PARKS & RECREATION
2022
$2K
OPERATING EXPENSES
2022
$1K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
$1K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
$1K
General Operating Fund
2022
$1K
SUPPORT NC ZOOLOGICAL PARK
2022
$100
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$100
MATCHING GIFTS
2022
$100
MATCHING GIFTS
2022
$84
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$63
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$42
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$144K
ANIMAL-RELATED
2021
$125K
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION & CAPITAL PROJECTS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
2021
$50K
GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSES
2021
$25K
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR TIGER PROJECT
2021
$20K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$20K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$15K
CONTRIBUTION WHERE NEEDED MOST
2021
$9K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2021
$9K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$2K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2021
$1K
SUPPORT NC ZOOLOGICAL PARK
2021
$1K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2021
$515K
12 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES
2020
$120K
ZOO EXPANSION
2020
$100K
ASIAN EXPANSION AT THE
2020
$67K
AFRICAN VULTURES AND SPRING INTO ACTION
2020
$47K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$44K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2020
$18K
GRANT
2020
$15K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2020
$14K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$10K
2020 CONTRIBUTION WHERE NEEDED MOST
2020
$10K
UNRESTRICTED
2020
$6K
Unrestricted
2020
$5K
SAFE RHINOS DONATION
2020
$5K
ANNUAL SUPPORT
2020
$2K
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR VARIOUS ZOO PRGORAMS.
2020
$2K
EMPLOYEE MATCHING GRANT
2020
$1K
TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE DOSING REGIMEN OF A SINGLE DOSE OF ORAL PHENYLBUTAZONE FOR SOUTHERN WHITE RHINOCEROS. TO PERFORM NONCOMPARTMENTAL PHARMACOKINETIC ANALYSES OF PHENYLBUTAZONE ADMINISTERED AS A SINGLE ORAL DOSE BASED ON PHARMACOLOGY PRINCIPLES AND SPARSE SAMPLING TECHNIQUES IN HEALTHY ADULT SOUTHERN WHITE RHINOCEROS EX SITU.
2020
$1K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$1K
SUPPORT NC ZOOLOGICAL PARK
2020
$900
EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFTS
2020
$500
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$500
UNRESTRICTED
2020
$246
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$12
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$36K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2019
$5K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$47K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2018
$30K
RESEARCH AND CARE OF ANIMALS
2018
$10K
2018 IINTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH
2018
$10K
CONSERVATION SUPPORT
2018
$10K
EDUCATE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN UGANDA ON CONSERVATION
2018
$5K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2018
$1K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2018
$1K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2018
$35K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2017
$6K
SEE PART IVTO PROVIDE THE NC ZOO WITH NEW AED MACHINES, SO THAT OLD, UNSERVICABLE ONES COULD BE RETIRED
2017

Funded by

$7.8M from 64 funders · 179 grants · 2017–2024

The Winston-Salem Foundation

$1.7M · 4 grants · 2020–2024

American Association Of

$1.0M · 5 grants · 2020–2024

North Carolina Glaxosmithkline

$1M · 3 grants · 2022–2024

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc

$803K · 42 grants · 2020–2023

Triangle Community Foundation Inc

$414K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

Foundation For The Carolinas

$258K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc

$250K · 1 grant · 2022

C3 Foundation Inc

$200K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN560990900
NTEE codeD50
Subsection03
Ruling date1971-03
Formed1968
Employees72
Volunteers232
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