North Carolina Zoological Society Inc

Organization Overview

North Carolina Zoological Society Inc is located in Asheboro, NC. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, North Carolina Zoological Society Inc employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Carolina Zoological Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, North Carolina Zoological Society Inc generated $16.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO THE NC ZOOLOGICAL PARK AND ITS CAPITAL PROJECTS, OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM INITIATIVES - WITH A PRIORITY FOCUS ON FIELD RESEARCH, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, SCIENCE AND WELFARE. THE SOCIETY HAS PROVIDED FUNDS FOR SPECIFIC CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH PROJECTS WORKING WITH ELEPHANTS, VULTURES AND GORILLAS IN AFRICA, RAISED FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS, ANIMAL AND HORTICULTURE PURCHASES, MARKETING, STAFFING, TRAINING, AND OPERATIONS OF A WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER, A WILDLIFE LEARNING/RESIDENTIAL CENTER, AN EDUCATION WEBSITE AND OTHER PARK NEEDS.


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.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John L Ruffin
Chair
$0
Margery J Springer
Vice Chair
$0
William E Currens Jr
Treasurer
$0
David K Robb
Secretary
$0
Robert L Ange
Director
$0
Ethan Blumenthal
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Workinman Interactive Llc
Game Development For Mobile App
$135,000
Gann Grading
Grading & Hauling Construction
$133,775
Kay Taylor
Capital Campaign Support
$120,300
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,126,559
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,962,050
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,838,541
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,088,609
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,374,670
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $74,254
Net Income from Fundraising Events $17,659
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,113,883
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,669,075

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