NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $15.5M · expenses $12.5M · assets $70.4M
- EIN
- 56-0990900
- Address
- 4403 ZOO PKWY, ASHEBORO, NC 27205-1425
- Website
- WWW.NCZOO.COM
- NTEE code
- D50
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- March 1971 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO CHAMPION OUR ZOO AND ITS INITIATIVES, WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE FUTURE.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
6 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Armstrong | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2019-2025 | $233,256 | $1,403,424 | 1 |
| Andrea King | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HU | 2018-2025 | $132,626 | $849,121 | 1 |
| Daniel Devane | DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 2025 | $139,250 | $139,250 | 1 |
| Jayne Owen Parker | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS | 2025 | $132,445 | $132,445 | 1 |
| Cheryl Turner (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2013-2018 | $172,882 | $916,704 | 1 |
| Dot Garner (former) | FORMER FINANCE DIRECTOR | 2013-2018 | $58,325 | $604,712 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
45 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margery J Springer | CHAIR | 2017-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| William E Currens Jr | TREASURER | 2013-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael J Fisher | SECRETARY | 2013-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert L Ange | DIRECTOR | 2021-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ethan Blumenthal | VICE CHAIR | 2021-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shannon Bucey | DIRECTOR | 2024-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Walker B Moffitt | DIRECTOR | 2020-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Poole | DIRECTOR | 2023-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Emily B Ragsdale | DIRECTOR | 2022-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Meade Willis | DIRECTOR | 2023-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Brinson | DIRECTOR | 2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David K Robb | DIRECTOR | 2013-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Lou Rollins | DIRECTOR | 2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John L Ruffin (former) | VICE CHAIR | 2015-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| William Clarke (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barry C Safrit (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Howie Devane (former) | DIRECTOR THROUGH 6/24/24 | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| William Clake (former) | DIRECTOR | 2023 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sm White Jr (former) | DIRECTOR | 2022-2023 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mike Fisher (former) | DIRECTOR | 2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Therence Pickett (former) | SECRETARY | 2013-2021 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Scott D Jones (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018-2021 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Monty White (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2021 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nicole A Crawford (former) | VICE CHAIR | 2013-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Scott E Reed (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kent A Varner (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Don F Wellington (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Majorie M Rankin (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard W Carroll (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sumner S Finch (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Charles M Winston Jr (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sydnor M White Jr (former) | VICE CHAIR | 2013-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Minor T Hinson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2017 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Klingler (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Summer Finch (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Margie Springer (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bill Currens Jr (former) | TREASURER | 2014-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marjorie 'Missy' Rankin (former) | SECRETARY | 2015-2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Adam Orvos (former) | Director | 2014-2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marjorie 'Missy' Moser Rankin (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2014 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John E Skvarla Iii (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Earl Johnson Jr (former) | VICE CHAIR | 2013-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Liz D Taft (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| J Keith Crisco (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark K Metz (former) | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 17 people listed · 4 paid, $638K · 72 employees · 240 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL ARMSTRONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 55 | $207,123 | $0 | $26,133 | $233,256 | 1 |
| DANIEL DEVANE | DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 45 | $121,709 | $0 | $17,541 | $139,250 | 1 |
| ANDREA KING | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HU | 50 | $112,784 | $0 | $19,842 | $132,626 | 1 |
| JAYNE OWEN PARKER | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS | 45 | $113,894 | $0 | $18,551 | $132,445 | 1 |
| MARGERY J SPRINGER | CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM E CURRENS JR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT L ANGE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ETHAN BLUMENTHAL | VICE CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHANNON BUCEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WALKER B MOFFITT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA POOLE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMILY B RAGSDALE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MEADE WILLIS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT BRINSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID K ROBB | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY LOU ROLLINS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 16 people listed · 2 paid, $332K · 72 employees · 232 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL ARMSTRONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $188,119 | $0 | $24,690 | $212,809 | 1 |
| ANDREA KING | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HU | 40 | $100,892 | $0 | $18,799 | $119,691 | 1 |
| MARGERY J SPRINGER | CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN L RUFFIN | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM E CURRENS JR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT L ANGE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ETHAN BLUMENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CLARKE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHANNON BUCEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WALKER B MOFFITT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA POOLE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMILY B RAGSDALE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BARRY C SAFRIT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MEADE WILLIS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HOWIE DEVANE | DIRECTOR THROUGH 6/24/24 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 17 people listed · 2 paid, $321K · 71 employees · 216 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL ARMSTRONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $182,553 | $0 | $23,303 | $205,856 | 1 |
| ANDREA KING | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HU | 40 | $97,985 | $0 | $17,414 | $115,399 | 1 |
| JOHN L RUFFIN | CHAIR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGERY J SPRINGER | VICE CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM E CURRENS JR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID K ROBB | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT L ANGE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ETHAN BLUMENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CLAKE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HOWIE DEVANE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WALKER B MOFFITT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA POOLE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMILY B RAGSDALE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BARRY C SAFRIT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SM WHITE JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MEADE WILLIS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 15 people listed · 2 paid, $310K · 77 employees · 68 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL ARMSTRONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $174,472 | $0 | $23,596 | $198,068 | 1 |
| ANDREA KING | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HU | 40 | $93,141 | $0 | $19,063 | $112,204 | 1 |
| JOHN L RUFFIN | CHAIR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM E CURRENS JR | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT ANGE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ETHAN BLUMENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CLARKE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HOWIE DEVANE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE FISHER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WALKER MOFFITT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMILY RAGSDALE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DAVID K ROBB | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARRY C SAFRIT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGERY J SPRINGER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SM WHITE JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 14 people listed · 2 paid, $298K · 81 employees · 66 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL ARMSTRONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $166,956 | $0 | $23,936 | $190,892 | 1 |
| ANDREA KING | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HU | 40 | $88,565 | $0 | $18,622 | $107,187 | 1 |
| JOHN L RUFFIN | CHAIR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM E CURRENS JR | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THERENCE PICKETT | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT ANGE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ETHAN BLUMENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CLARKE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT D JONES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID K ROBB | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARRY C SAFRIT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGERY J SPRINGER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MONTY WHITE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WALKER MOFFITT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 13 people listed · 2 paid, $290K · 62 employees · 60 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL ARMSTRONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $160,703 | $0 | $24,854 | $185,557 | 1 |
| ANDREA KING | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $86,075 | $0 | $18,098 | $104,173 | 1 |
| JOHN L RUFFIN | CHAIR | 6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NICOLE A CRAWFORD | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THERENCE PICKETT | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM E CURRENS JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT D JONES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID K ROBB | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARRY C SAFRIT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGERY J SPRINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MONTY WHITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WALKER MOFFITT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 17 people listed · 2 paid, $269K · 67 employees · 64 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL ARMSTRONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $154,265 | $0 | $22,721 | $176,986 | 1 |
| ANDREA KING | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $79,065 | $0 | $13,249 | $92,314 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | CHAIR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN L RUFFIN | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGERY J SPRINGER | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NICOLE A CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM E CURRENS JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT D JONES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID K ROBB | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARRY C SAFRIT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT E REED | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KENT A VARNER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DON F WELLINGTON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MAJORIE M RANKIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD W CARROLL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUMNER S FINCH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES M WINSTON JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 18 people listed · 3 paid, $297K · 74 employees · 95 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL TURNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $151,375 | $0 | $21,507 | $172,882 | 1 |
| ANDREA KING | CURRENT FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $59,343 | $0 | $6,184 | $65,527 | 1 |
| DOT GARNER | FORMER FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $50,461 | $0 | $7,864 | $58,325 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | CHAIR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN L RUFFIN | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MAJORIE M RANKIN | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD W CARROLL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NICOLE A CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM E CURRENS JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUMNER S FINCH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT D JONES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT E REED | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID K ROBB | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARRY C SAFRIT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGERY J SPRINGER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KENT A VARNER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DON F WELLINGTON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES M WINSTON JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 16 people listed · 2 paid, $288K · 63 employees · 96 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL TURNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $147,202 | $0 | $21,685 | $168,887 | 1 |
| DOT GARNER | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $100,415 | $0 | $18,608 | $119,023 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | CHAIR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SYDNOR M WHITE JR | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN L RUFFIN | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MAJORIE M RANKIN | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD W CARROLL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUMNER S FINCH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MINOR T HINSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT E REED | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID K ROBB | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARRY C SAFRIT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGERY J SPRINGER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KENT A VARNER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DON F WELLINGTON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES M WINSTON JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 19 people listed · 2 paid, $275K · 56 employees · 30 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL TURNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $140,889 | $0 | $21,153 | $162,042 | 1 |
| DOT GARNER | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $94,502 | $0 | $18,066 | $112,568 | 1 |
| RICHARD CARROLL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MINOR T HINSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM KLINGLER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUMMER FINCH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN RUFFIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT E REED | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KENT VARNER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES M WINSTON JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID K ROBB | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARRY C SAFRIT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGIE SPRINGER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DON F WELLINGTON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MONTY WHITE | CHAIR | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NICOLE A CRAWFORD | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL CURRENS JR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARJORIE 'MISSY' RANKIN | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 15 people listed · 2 paid, $260K · 53 employees · 30 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Turner | Executive Director | 40 | $130,332 | $0 | $20,448 | $150,780 | 1 |
| Dot Garner | Finance Director | 40 | $91,455 | $0 | $17,877 | $109,332 | 1 |
| Richard Carroll | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael J Fisher | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Minor T Hinson | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Klingler | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Adam Orvos | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| john ruffin | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Scott E Reed | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| kent varner | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Charles M Winston Jr | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Monty White | Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nicole A Crawford | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bill Currens Jr | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marjorie 'Missy' Rankin | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 16 people listed · 2 paid, $240K · 55 employees · 30 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL TURNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $115,886 | $0 | $19,251 | $135,137 | 1 |
| DOT GARNER | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87,178 | $0 | $17,569 | $104,747 | 1 |
| NICOLE A CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MINOR T HINSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM KLINGLER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADAM ORVOS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARJORIE 'MISSY' MOSER RANKIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID K ROBB | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES M WINSTON JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT E REED | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN E SKVARLA III | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MONTY WHITE | CHAIR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EARL JOHNSON JR | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL CURRENS JR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THERENCE O PICKETT | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 17 people listed · 2 paid, $228K · 55 employees · 30 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL TURNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $107,653 | $0 | $19,323 | $126,976 | 1 |
| DOT GARNER | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $83,112 | $0 | $17,605 | $100,717 | 1 |
| NICOLE A CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J KEITH CRISCO | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MINOR T HINSON | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM KLINGLER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARJORIE MISSY MOSER RANKIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID K ROBB | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LIZ D TAFT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| SYDNOR M MONTY WHITE JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES M WINSTON JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT E REED | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM E BILL CURRENS JR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EARL JOHNSON JR | CHAIRMAN | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK K METZ | VICE CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THERENCE O PICKETT | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2025 · 3 contractors · $483K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| GANN GRADING | ASHEBORO, NC | LAND IMPROVEMENTS | $199,891 |
| DREAMSCAPE DESIGNS LLC | BALTIMORE, MD | EXHIBIT FABRICATION | $158,388 |
| KAY TAYLOR | RALEIGH, NC | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | $125,159 |
2024 · 3 contractors · $325K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAY TAYLOR | RALEIGH, NC | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | $110,400 |
| TOURISM ECONOMICS LLC | WAYNE, PA | LODGING & CONVENTION MARKET ASSESSMENT | $108,125 |
| TODD FRAHM | ASHEVILLE, NC | NORTH CAROLINA ZOO ASIA ARTWORK | $106,000 |
2023 · 3 contractors · $389K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORKINMAN INTERACTIVE LLC | HONEOYE FALLS, NY | GAME DEVELOPMENT FOR MOBILE APP | $135,000 |
| GANN GRADING | ASHEBORO, NC | GRADING & HAULING CONSTRUCTION | $133,775 |
| KAY TAYLOR | RALEIGH, NC | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | $120,300 |
2022 · 2 contractors · $355K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORKINMAN INTERACTIVE LLC | HONEOYE FALLS, NY | GAME DEVELOPMENT FOR MOBILE APP | $240,000 |
| KAY TAYLOR | RALEIGH, NC | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | $115,100 |
2021 · 2 contractors · $407K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC | WINSTONSALEM, NC | PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING | $264,233 |
| TEUPEN NORTH AMERICA INC | PINEVILLE, NC | TREE MAINTENANCE | $142,400 |
2020 · 1 contractor · $371K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARANCO INC | PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC | GIFT SHOP WAREHOUSE CONSTRUCTION | $371,078 |
2019 · 1 contractor · $113K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| GANN GRADING | ASHEBORO, NC | GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION | $113,486 |
2018 · 2 contractors · $222K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHUNG LUU | WILMINGTON, DE | EXHIBITION SERVICES | $110,834 |
| ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND CONSERVATION CONNECT | CLAYTON, DE | EXHIBITION SERVICES | $110,800 |
2016 · 3 contractors · $470K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEANSTALK BUILDERS | MORGANTON, NC | CONSTRUCTION | $250,927 |
| HH ARCHITECTURE | RALEIGH, NC | CONSTRUCTION | $114,992 |
| CHARLES PRODUCTS | ROCKVILLE, MD | WHOLESALER | $103,948 |
2015 · 3 contractors · $642K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| cr beaver | kernersville, NC | CONstruction | $419,128 |
| progressive contracting company inc | sanford, NC | Construction | $120,107 |
| gann grading | asheboro, NC | construction | $103,263 |
2014 · 2 contractors · $260K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR BEAVER | KERNERSVILLE, NC | CONSTRUCTION | $149,936 |
| BEANSTALK BUILDERS | MORGANTON, NC | CONSTRUCTION | $110,035 |
2013 · 2 contractors · $258K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISLEY CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION | $148,457 | |
| BEANSTALK BUILDERS | CONSTRUCTION | $110,000 |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,000 | $0 | 1 |
| 2025 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2024 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| 2022 | $36,120 | $0 | 2 |
| 2021 | $13,000 | $0 | 2 |
| 2020 | $40,000 | $0 | 3 |
| 2019 | $52,826 | $0 | 3 |
| 2018 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2015 | $101,460 | $0 | 2 |
| 2013 | $39,312 | $0 | 1 |
| 2011 | $142,456 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 13 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | COASTAL 15.630 | THE GOPHER FROG (RANA CAPITO, NC STATE ENDANGERED) HAS DECLINED SEVERELY ACROSS ITS RANGE, ESPECIALLY IN NORTH CAROLINA, WHERE ONLY 7 OF THE HISTORICAL 23 POPUL | $30,000 |
| 2022 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION 15.657 | IN 2018, THE LONG-TIME RED WOLF SSP COORDINATOR AND STUDBOOK KEEPER RETIRED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AZA CANID AND HYENID TAXON ADVISORY GROUP (TAG) SELECTED A NEW SS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION 15.657 | THE VIRGIN ISLAND BOA CHILABOTHRUS GRANTI IS LISTED AS ENDANGERED BY THE USFWS AND THE IUCN CURRENT SURVEYS HAVE SHOWN THAT LIKELY SIGNIFICANT POPULATION DEC | $16,120 |
| 2021 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION 15.657 | VIRGIN ISLANDS (VI) BOA CAPTIVE BREEDING RECOVERY INITIATIVE | $13,000 |
| 2020 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | FISH AND WILDLIFE COORDINATION AND ASSISTANCE 15.664 | FUNDS UNDER THIS AWARD ARE TO BE USED TO COMPENSATE NORTH CAROLINA ZOO AND POINT DEFIANCE ZOO AND AQUARIUM FOR ESTIMATED TRAVEL EXPENSES, APPROXIMATELY 20 PERC | $30,000 |
| 2020 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION 15.657 | VIRGIN ISLANDS (VI) BOA CAPTIVE BREEDING RECOVERY INITIATIVE | $10,000 |
| 2019 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION – RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION FUNDS 15.657 | VIRGIN ISLANDS (VI) BOA CAPTIVE BREEDING RECOVERY INITIATIVE | $44,670 |
| 2019 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | FISH AND WILDLIFE COORDINATION AND ASSISTANCE 15.664 | FUNDS UNDER THIS AWARD ARE TO BE USED TO COMPENSATE NORTH CAROLINA ZOO AND POINT DEFIANCE ZOO AND AQUARIUM FOR ESTIMATED TRAVEL EXPENSES, APPROXIMATELY 20 PERC | $20,000 |
| 2019 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | GREAT APES CONSERVATION FUND 15.629 | ASSESSMENT OF DISEASE RISK AND DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH MONITORING PROTOCOLS FOR THE CONSERATION OF THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED CROSS RIVER GORILLA | -$11,844 |
| 2015 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | GREAT APES CONSERVATION FUND 15.629 | ASSESSMENT OF DISEASE RISK AND DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH MONITORING PROTOCOLS FOR THE CONSERATION OF THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED CROSS RIVER GORILLA | $51,460 |
| 2015 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE 15.608 | NC ZOO RED WOLF CAPTIVE BREEDING PROGRAM EXPANSION | $50,000 |
| 2013 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | GREAT APES CONSERVATION FUND 15.629 | CONSERVATION OF CROSS RIVER GORILLAS AT NIGERIA'S AFI MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY THROUGH RANGER-BASED MONITORING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | $39,312 |
| 2011 | Institute of Museum and Library Services | Grant or other assistance | MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA 45.301 | MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA | $142,456 |
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $15,456,610 | $12,520,275 | $70,422,800 | $65,691,718 | $10,361,042 | $0 | $365,882 | 72 | 240 |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $14,509,202 | $10,473,159 | $66,707,486 | $61,308,238 | $10,060,086 | $0 | $332,500 | 72 | 232 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $16,669,075 | $10,107,226 | $61,258,810 | $55,643,613 | $13,088,609 | $0 | $321,255 | 71 | 216 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $17,858,936 | $9,501,379 | $51,499,862 | $46,904,293 | $15,761,887 | $0 | $310,272 | 77 | 68 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $18,648,155 | $7,625,557 | $47,767,222 | $41,671,519 | $13,541,861 | $0 | $298,079 | 81 | 66 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $8,963,708 | $4,672,631 | $37,359,144 | $31,381,296 | $7,774,988 | $0 | $289,730 | 62 | 60 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $11,028,440 | $6,485,196 | $31,817,134 | $26,187,607 | $9,034,388 | $0 | $269,299 | 67 | 64 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $7,003,919 | $5,652,693 | $24,691,632 | $20,561,746 | $5,173,084 | $0 | $266,284 | 74 | 95 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $6,868,928 | $5,639,739 | $25,487,990 | $21,058,528 | $4,563,435 | $0 | $287,910 | 63 | 96 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $7,134,868 | $6,807,163 | $23,009,886 | $18,606,728 | $5,044,390 | $0 | $274,610 | 56 | 30 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,222,709 | $5,804,390 | $21,324,486 | $18,234,611 | $4,693,460 | $0 | $260,112 | 53 | 30 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $6,282,920 | $5,473,719 | $22,226,768 | $19,065,196 | $4,547,654 | $0 | $239,885 | 55 | 30 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,734,303 | $7,444,488 | $22,306,396 | $20,241,801 | $4,363,370 | $0 | $227,691 | 55 | 30 |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
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Funders of this organization
65 grantors reported grants to this organization, $8,659,267 in all, tax years 2009 to 2025; the 25 largest shown (all 65). Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2024 | 6 | $2,292,564 | 2024 | $118,108 | show |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2015-2018, 2020-2024 | 12 | $1,162,879 | 2024 | $34,500 | show |
| BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY”, “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC” | 2012, 2014, 2017, 2020-2023 | 47 | $804,229 | 2023 | $400,837 | show |
| TRIANGLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2013-2024 | 12 | $575,059 | 2024 | $53,861 | show |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2020-2024 | 5 | $326,563 | 2024 | $62,957 | show |
| TIMKEN FOUNDATION OF CANTON | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY” | 2010, 2014, 2020 | 4 | $320,000 | 2020 | $120,000 | show |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Public charity | Exact | 2009 | 1 | $300,000 | 2009 | $300,000 | show |
| NORTH CAROLINA GSK FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “North Carolina Zoological Society” | 2023 | 1 | $270,000 | 2023 | $270,000 | show |
| VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021-2024 | 4 | $234,642 | 2024 | $82,527 | show |
| MARK PAUL TERK CHARITABLE TR | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC” | 2013 | 1 | $211,995 | 2013 | $211,995 | show |
| C3 FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC” | 2024 | 1 | $200,000 | 2024 | $200,000 | show |
| JOHN WESLEY HANES AND ANNA HODGIN HANES FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY” | 2023-2025 | 3 | $150,000 | 2025 | $50,000 | show |
| CONSERVATION CENTERS FOR SPECIES SURVIVAL | Public charity | Exact | 2021, 2024 | 2 | $150,000 | 2024 | $100,000 | show |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $136,457 | 2024 | $136,457 | show |
| WEAVER FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY” | 2013-2016, 2020-2024 | 9 | $128,750 | 2024 | $7,500 | show |
| CANNON FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC” | 2021 | 1 | $125,000 | 2021 | $125,000 | show |
| LEONARD G HERRING FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “North Carolina Zoological Society Inc” | 2021 | 1 | $110,000 | 2021 | $110,000 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2024 | 6 | $106,301 | 2024 | $27,363 | show |
| NIVISON FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY” | 2014-2023 | 10 | $105,000 | 2023 | $10,000 | show |
| THE DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC” | 2020-2021 | 4 | $102,506 | 2021 | $101,606 | show |
| AYERS WILD CAT CONSERVATION TR | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY” | 2023 | 1 | $100,000 | 2023 | $100,000 | show |
| DONALD AND ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “North Carolina Zoological Society”, “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY” | 2020-2024 | 5 | $95,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016, 2018 | 2 | $79,664 | 2018 | $59,664 | show |
| EBR Foundation | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “north carolina ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY”, “NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY” | 2012-2024 | 13 | $65,000 | 2024 | $15,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018, 2020-2024 | 6 | $53,550 | 2024 | $8,900 | show |
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2025 · Form 990 · $12,520,275 spent · pay $1,891,627 · grants $0 · events $59,047
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $9,333,049 | $9,333,049 | - | - | 74.5% |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,210,313 | $883,095 | $104,020 | $223,198 | 9.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $365,882 | $197,803 | $115,596 | $52,483 | 2.9% | |
| Office expenses | $226,597 | $189,815 | $16,042 | $20,740 | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXP. | $179,288 | $61,466 | - | $117,822 | 1.4% |
| Fees: investment management | $149,440 | - | $149,440 | - | 1.2% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $125,159 | - | - | $125,159 | 1.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $121,020 | $88,316 | $2,615 | $30,089 | 1.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $109,079 | $79,953 | $10,580 | $18,546 | 0.9% | |
| Information technology | $99,127 | $75,807 | $5,830 | $17,490 | 0.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $85,333 | $56,829 | - | $28,504 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CARD CHARGES | $83,907 | $53,514 | - | $30,393 | 0.7% |
| Fees: lobbying | $68,500 | $68,500 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $62,151 | $61,660 | - | $491 | 0.5% |
| All other expenses | $60,064 | $30,668 | $5,166 | $24,230 | 0.5% | |
| Insurance | $58,036 | $41,109 | $3,224 | $13,703 | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $48,916 | $40,025 | $2,223 | $6,668 | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $47,981 | $47,981 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Interest | $34,797 | - | $34,797 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $29,952 | $9,431 | $1,899 | $18,622 | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $11,187 | $4,018 | $5,477 | $1,692 | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $10,497 | $6,322 | $1,255 | $2,920 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $198,066 | $47,860 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $12,520,275 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $10,473,159 spent · pay $1,781,188 · grants $0 · events $65,508
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $7,416,544 | $7,416,544 | - | - | 70.8% |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,137,619 | $871,569 | $93,243 | $172,807 | 10.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $332,500 | $179,548 | $105,072 | $47,880 | 3.2% | |
| Office expenses | $271,107 | $223,170 | $24,178 | $23,759 | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXP. | $138,222 | $61,752 | - | $76,470 | 1.3% |
| Fees: investment management | $135,212 | - | $135,212 | - | 1.3% | |
| Information technology | $115,697 | $88,406 | $6,823 | $20,468 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $110,400 | - | - | $110,400 | 1.1% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $104,380 | $82,222 | - | $22,158 | 1.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $104,000 | $76,547 | - | $27,453 | 1.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $102,689 | $77,723 | $9,820 | $15,146 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $73,771 | $73,090 | - | $681 | 0.7% |
| Fees: lobbying | $68,500 | $68,500 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CARD CHARGES | $64,939 | $34,231 | - | $30,708 | 0.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $58,810 | $58,810 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| All other expenses | $51,153 | $22,533 | $10,076 | $18,544 | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $49,118 | $40,334 | $2,196 | $6,588 | 0.5% | |
| Insurance | $45,036 | $31,900 | $2,502 | $10,634 | 0.4% | |
| Interest | $35,025 | - | $35,025 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $34,085 | $12,541 | $2,397 | $19,147 | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $14,062 | $8,292 | $1,984 | $3,786 | 0.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $10,290 | $3,396 | $5,402 | $1,492 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $133,642 | $55,218 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $10,473,159 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $10,107,226 spent · pay $1,670,910 · grants $0 · events $59,140
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $7,234,479 | $7,234,479 | - | - | 71.6% |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,061,270 | $821,470 | $95,493 | $144,307 | 10.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $321,255 | $173,416 | $101,524 | $46,315 | 3.2% | |
| Office expenses | $273,591 | $241,644 | $12,967 | $18,980 | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENS | $132,219 | $52,566 | - | $79,653 | 1.3% |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $120,300 | - | - | $120,300 | 1.2% | |
| Fees: investment management | $117,011 | - | $117,011 | - | 1.2% | |
| Information technology | $104,098 | $79,569 | $6,132 | $18,397 | 1.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $97,642 | $71,414 | - | $26,228 | 1.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $97,081 | $72,750 | $11,691 | $12,640 | 1.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $93,662 | $74,142 | $37 | $19,483 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $67,000 | $67,000 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CARD CHARGES | $65,820 | $37,375 | - | $28,445 | 0.7% |
| Advertising and promotion | $64,048 | $64,048 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $60,916 | $59,835 | - | $1,081 | 0.6% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $45,762 | $38,088 | $2,103 | $5,571 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $44,164 | $29,489 | $3,933 | $10,742 | 0.4% | |
| All other expenses | $43,372 | $33,326 | $1,480 | $8,566 | 0.4% | |
| Insurance | $39,400 | $27,908 | $2,189 | $9,303 | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $16,921 | $10,834 | $2,961 | $3,126 | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $7,215 | $2,669 | $3,570 | $976 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $69,584 | $51,925 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $10,107,226 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $9,501,379 spent · pay $1,539,020 · grants $0 · events $77,639
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $6,524,719 | $6,524,719 | - | - | 68.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $962,928 | $683,068 | $121,415 | $158,445 | 10.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $310,272 | $220,627 | $36,831 | $52,814 | 3.3% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $281,002 | - | - | $281,002 | 3.0% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENS | $209,975 | $117,355 | - | $92,620 | 2.2% |
| Office expenses | $199,215 | $163,983 | $14,962 | $20,270 | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $156,836 | $106,301 | $12,489 | $38,046 | 1.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $90,631 | $64,567 | $2,720 | $23,344 | 1.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $89,499 | $65,452 | $10,318 | $13,729 | 0.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $85,690 | $61,851 | $6,202 | $17,637 | 0.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $82,493 | $82,434 | - | $59 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: investment management | $81,232 | - | $81,232 | - | 0.9% | |
| Information technology | $79,826 | $60,905 | $4,730 | $14,191 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CARD CHARGES | $69,933 | $38,599 | - | $31,334 | 0.7% |
| Fees: lobbying | $67,250 | $67,250 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| All other expenses | $52,973 | $36,092 | $6,394 | $10,487 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $48,571 | $47,146 | - | $1,425 | 0.5% |
| Insurance | $42,080 | $27,786 | $5,032 | $9,262 | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $34,430 | $27,930 | $1,817 | $4,683 | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $21,156 | $7,824 | $7,789 | $5,543 | 0.2% | |
| Travel | $10,668 | $7,012 | $821 | $2,835 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $72,667 | $56,483 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $9,501,379 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $7,625,557 spent · pay $1,315,061 · grants $0 · events $21,735
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,136,751 | $5,136,751 | - | - | 67.4% |
| Other salaries and wages | $763,919 | $546,564 | $90,047 | $127,308 | 10.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $298,079 | $213,693 | $33,710 | $50,676 | 3.9% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENS | $266,112 | $169,873 | - | $96,239 | 3.5% |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $246,949 | - | - | $246,949 | 3.2% | |
| Office expenses | $185,968 | $158,216 | $9,827 | $17,925 | 2.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $98,532 | $71,967 | $6,082 | $20,483 | 1.3% | |
| Information technology | $87,610 | $67,126 | $5,291 | $15,193 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: investment management | $84,806 | - | $84,806 | - | 1.1% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $79,913 | $57,973 | $6,741 | $15,199 | 1.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $74,618 | $53,645 | $8,523 | $12,450 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CARD CHARGES | $57,096 | $28,209 | $0 | $28,887 | 0.7% |
| All other expenses | $51,986 | $33,275 | $2,352 | $16,359 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $44,184 | $30,000 | $3,455 | $10,729 | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $42,380 | $42,380 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $33,782 | $23,929 | $1,877 | $7,976 | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $33,065 | $25,904 | $2,247 | $4,914 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | BAD DEBT EXPENSE | $27,231 | $14,462 | - | $12,769 | 0.4% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $8,438 | $3,032 | $4,302 | $1,104 | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $4,138 | $2,827 | $294 | $1,017 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $20,433 | $13,297 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $7,625,557 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $4,672,631 spent · pay $1,152,926 · grants $0 · events $2,189
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $2,645,840 | $2,645,840 | - | - | 56.6% |
| Other salaries and wages | $642,179 | $444,347 | $86,055 | $111,777 | 13.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $289,730 | $205,324 | $32,892 | $51,514 | 6.2% | |
| Office expenses | $174,397 | $148,486 | $10,416 | $15,495 | 3.7% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $172,076 | - | - | $172,076 | 3.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENS | $121,899 | $27,957 | - | $93,942 | 2.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $91,756 | $67,614 | $5,591 | $18,551 | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $82,236 | $40,208 | - | $42,028 | 1.8% |
| Pension plan contributions | $73,642 | $54,971 | $5,468 | $13,203 | 1.6% | |
| Information technology | $62,091 | $47,544 | $3,779 | $10,768 | 1.3% | |
| Fees: investment management | $61,274 | - | $61,274 | - | 1.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $55,619 | $39,176 | $6,764 | $9,679 | 1.2% | |
| All other expenses | $50,582 | $28,142 | $3,471 | $18,969 | 1.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $33,663 | $26,513 | $2,244 | $4,906 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | DONOR CULIVATION | $30,953 | - | - | $30,953 | 0.7% |
| Insurance | $28,691 | $19,944 | $2,099 | $6,648 | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $27,833 | $27,833 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $23,983 | $11,642 | $6,598 | $5,743 | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,189 | $590 | $1,151 | $448 | 0.0% | |
| Travel | $1,998 | $1,518 | $121 | $359 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $4,672,631 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $6,485,196 spent · pay $1,141,377 · grants $0 · events $99,897
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $4,543,705 | $4,543,705 | - | - | 70.1% |
| Other salaries and wages | $636,032 | $446,555 | $76,455 | $113,022 | 9.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $269,299 | $189,972 | $31,480 | $47,847 | 4.2% | |
| Office expenses | $129,564 | $109,173 | $9,841 | $10,550 | 2.0% | |
| All other expenses | $98,072 | $59,281 | $2,937 | $35,854 | 1.5% | |
| Information technology | $95,908 | $73,714 | $6,427 | $15,767 | 1.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $90,089 | $69,841 | $3,948 | $16,300 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: investment management | $90,078 | - | $90,078 | - | 1.4% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $80,536 | $60,117 | $5,980 | $14,439 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $76,737 | $44,255 | - | $32,482 | 1.2% |
| Fees: accounting | $67,796 | $62,449 | $5,347 | - | 1.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $65,421 | $46,241 | $7,599 | $11,581 | 1.0% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $54,096 | - | - | $54,096 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENS | $45,710 | $43,059 | - | $2,651 | 0.7% |
| Other (as described) | DONOR CULIVATION | $40,382 | $1,678 | - | $38,704 | 0.6% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $33,583 | $26,591 | $2,335 | $4,657 | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $27,655 | $27,655 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Insurance | $25,133 | $17,803 | $1,396 | $5,934 | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $11,007 | $7,015 | $1,155 | $2,837 | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $4,393 | $689 | $3,412 | $292 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $180,470 | $95,504 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $6,485,196 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $5,652,693 spent · pay $1,107,006 · grants $0 · events $167,411
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $3,839,963 | $3,839,963 | - | - | 67.9% |
| Other salaries and wages | $629,396 | $518,316 | $19,992 | $91,088 | 11.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $266,284 | $122,268 | $68,602 | $75,414 | 4.7% | |
| All other expenses | $103,555 | $48,497 | $3,849 | $51,209 | 1.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $102,310 | $78,586 | $5,313 | $18,411 | 1.8% | |
| Office expenses | $99,863 | $80,760 | $5,144 | $13,959 | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $98,790 | $29,778 | - | $69,012 | 1.7% |
| Fees: investment management | $91,403 | - | $91,403 | - | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENS | $89,211 | $48,161 | - | $41,050 | 1.6% |
| Payroll taxes | $65,993 | $47,614 | $6,266 | $12,113 | 1.2% | |
| Information technology | $58,430 | $44,792 | $3,514 | $10,124 | 1.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $43,531 | $43,531 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $43,023 | $33,047 | $2,234 | $7,742 | 0.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $38,465 | $31,527 | $2,269 | $4,669 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $33,520 | $23,661 | $1,972 | $7,887 | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $22,668 | $16,057 | $1,259 | $5,352 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $11,434 | $7,652 | $673 | $3,109 | 0.2% |
| Travel | $10,652 | $6,771 | $1,272 | $2,609 | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $4,202 | $439 | $3,517 | $246 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $264,496 | $163,209 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $5,652,693 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $5,639,739 spent · pay $1,060,746 · grants $0 · events $96,085
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $3,904,046 | $3,904,046 | - | - | 69.2% |
| Other salaries and wages | $549,781 | $442,230 | $8,605 | $98,946 | 9.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $287,910 | $134,746 | $74,471 | $78,693 | 5.1% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENS | $118,343 | $46,667 | - | $71,676 | 2.1% |
| Office expenses | $90,863 | $72,391 | $3,807 | $14,665 | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $89,856 | $18,680 | - | $71,176 | 1.6% |
| All other expenses | $87,973 | $47,492 | $2,482 | $37,999 | 1.6% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $79,751 | $61,912 | $4,530 | $13,309 | 1.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $77,311 | $60,018 | $4,392 | $12,901 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: investment management | $74,094 | - | $74,094 | - | 1.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $65,993 | $45,694 | $6,204 | $14,095 | 1.2% | |
| Information technology | $53,183 | $38,985 | $2,808 | $11,390 | 0.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $44,061 | $44,061 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $36,194 | $31,950 | $1,415 | $2,829 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $29,477 | $21,224 | $2,104 | $6,149 | 0.5% | |
| Insurance | $27,972 | $19,980 | $1,816 | $6,176 | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $10,494 | $6,548 | $1,039 | $2,907 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $10,331 | $7,086 | $644 | $2,601 | 0.2% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,106 | $447 | $1,544 | $115 | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $101,258 | $93,979 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $5,639,739 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $6,807,163 spent · pay $1,033,926 · grants $0 · events $92,535
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,064,792 | $5,064,792 | - | - | 74.4% |
| Other salaries and wages | $538,929 | $434,356 | $14,637 | $89,936 | 7.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $274,610 | $128,307 | $71,126 | $75,177 | 4.0% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENS | $199,061 | $38,530 | - | $160,531 | 2.9% |
| Office expenses | $95,550 | $74,942 | $4,327 | $16,281 | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $81,354 | $7,394 | - | $73,960 | 1.2% |
| Other employee benefits | $80,905 | $61,325 | $4,777 | $14,803 | 1.2% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $74,642 | $56,577 | $4,408 | $13,657 | 1.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $64,840 | $44,540 | $6,877 | $13,423 | 1.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $44,529 | $44,529 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $44,167 | $44,167 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Interest | $40,165 | $40,165 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Information technology | $35,885 | $25,670 | $2,449 | $7,766 | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $34,230 | $24,794 | $2,781 | $6,655 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $31,456 | $23,321 | $1,822 | $6,313 | 0.5% | |
| Insurance | $27,500 | $19,643 | $1,786 | $6,071 | 0.4% | |
| All other expenses | $27,065 | - | - | $27,065 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $17,914 | $13,890 | $966 | $3,058 | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $15,824 | $9,280 | $1,905 | $4,639 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $11,515 | $8,267 | $693 | $2,555 | 0.2% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,230 | $1,051 | $1,179 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $97,546 | $90,305 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $6,807,163 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $5,804,390 spent · pay $987,597 · grants $0 · events $99,443
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $4,193,703 | $4,193,703 | - | - | 72.3% |
| Other salaries and wages | $518,989 | $401,704 | $4,908 | $112,377 | 8.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $260,112 | $122,142 | $67,100 | $70,870 | 4.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENS | $166,378 | $46,518 | - | $119,860 | 2.9% |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $96,270 | $8,129 | - | $88,141 | 1.7% |
| Office expenses | $89,906 | $68,965 | $5,682 | $15,259 | 1.5% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $71,909 | $53,872 | $4,812 | $13,225 | 1.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $70,177 | $52,574 | $4,697 | $12,906 | 1.2% | |
| All other expenses | $68,522 | $37,295 | $1,021 | $30,206 | 1.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $66,410 | $44,703 | $6,124 | $15,583 | 1.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $42,722 | $42,722 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Information technology | $38,283 | $27,194 | $2,597 | $8,492 | 0.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $34,431 | $24,938 | $2,794 | $6,699 | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $24,589 | $17,563 | $1,597 | $5,429 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $19,500 | $19,500 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $15,143 | $11,847 | $563 | $2,733 | 0.3% |
| Fees: other services | $12,804 | $3,403 | $2,157 | $7,244 | 0.2% | |
| Travel | $11,825 | $5,903 | $1,880 | $4,042 | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,717 | $726 | $1,991 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $68,327 | $96,726 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $5,804,390 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $5,473,719 spent · pay $928,036 · grants $0 · events $92,428
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $3,936,743 | $3,936,743 | - | - | 71.9% |
| Other salaries and wages | $481,447 | $351,639 | $10,885 | $118,923 | 8.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $239,885 | $113,525 | $61,491 | $64,869 | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENS | $159,651 | $44,136 | - | $115,515 | 2.9% |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $101,636 | $8,031 | - | $93,605 | 1.9% |
| Office expenses | $83,901 | $62,332 | $7,730 | $13,839 | 1.5% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $74,546 | $51,378 | $5,680 | $17,488 | 1.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $68,679 | $47,334 | $5,233 | $16,112 | 1.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $63,479 | $40,839 | $6,413 | $16,227 | 1.2% | |
| All other expenses | $56,013 | $26,225 | $2,478 | $27,310 | 1.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $47,521 | $33,970 | $3,252 | $10,299 | 0.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,580 | $39,580 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $30,713 | $21,938 | $1,994 | $6,781 | 0.6% | |
| Information technology | $29,847 | $21,160 | $2,203 | $6,484 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $28,353 | $20,206 | $1,955 | $6,192 | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $15,792 | $7,902 | $2,473 | $5,417 | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $13,422 | $9,565 | $926 | $2,931 | 0.2% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,511 | $779 | $1,697 | $35 | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $104,678 | $89,917 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $5,473,719 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $7,444,488 spent · pay $977,159 · grants $0 · events $82,703
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ZOO OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,924,085 | $5,924,085 | - | - | 79.6% |
| Other salaries and wages | $482,103 | $334,059 | $5,804 | $142,240 | 6.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $227,691 | $108,045 | $58,236 | $61,410 | 3.1% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENS | $147,916 | $30,871 | - | $117,045 | 2.0% |
| Other employee benefits | $131,130 | $91,771 | $8,173 | $31,186 | 1.8% | |
| Office expenses | $76,678 | $54,905 | $8,063 | $13,710 | 1.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $75,826 | $53,066 | $4,726 | $18,034 | 1.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $60,409 | $38,523 | $5,411 | $16,475 | 0.8% | |
| All other expenses | $56,696 | $25,871 | $1,762 | $29,063 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | NEW MEMBER SOLICITATION | $55,830 | $8,873 | - | $46,957 | 0.7% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $44,253 | $38,272 | $1,992 | $3,989 | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $43,030 | $43,030 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $32,829 | $23,154 | $1,902 | $7,773 | 0.4% | |
| Information technology | $29,907 | $21,309 | $2,061 | $6,537 | 0.4% | |
| Insurance | $23,678 | $16,913 | $1,537 | $5,228 | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $16,135 | $7,945 | $2,602 | $5,588 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $13,304 | $9,860 | $824 | $2,620 | 0.2% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,988 | $1,404 | $1,584 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $105,404 | $79,715 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $7,444,488 | 100% |
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