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← THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY.

Totals

Total revenue
$10,753,676
Total expenses
$6,899,264
Contributions and grants received
$4,784,333
Grants paid
$1,626,728
Program service revenue
$512,892
Investment income
$119,095
Other revenue
$5,337,356
Total assets, end of year
$36,499,576
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,311,195
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$25,188,381
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$5,528,057
Management and general expenses
$951,253
Fundraising expenses
$419,954
Program service expenses (Part III)
$5,528,057

Program services were 80.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $1,777,943

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $2,086,834

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $919,556

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Photo Service Revenue

    total $249,903 · related or exempt $249,903

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Membership Fee - Service Componen

    total $110,705 · related or exempt $110,705

  • 2c · Program service revenue: Food Service Revenue

    total $59,109 · related or exempt $59,109

  • 2d · Program service revenue: Pennyman Royalty Souvenirs

    total $51,042 · related or exempt $51,042

  • 2e · Program service revenue: Hurricane Simulator

    total $40,707 · related or exempt $40,707

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $1,426 · related or exempt $1,426

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $290,951 · excluded $290,951

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $3,172,270

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $3,344,126

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$171,856

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$171,856 · excluded -$171,856

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $8,560,024

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $3,233,231

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $5,326,793 · related or exempt $5,168,934 · unrelated business $157,859

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER

    total $10,563 · related or exempt $10,563

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $10,563

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,626,728 · program services $1,626,728

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $297,296 · program services $68,924 · management and general $193,910 · fundraising $34,462

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,710,073 · program services $1,356,145 · management and general $223,256 · fundraising $130,672

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $135,315 · program services $106,537 · management and general $15,544 · fundraising $13,234

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $226,862 · program services $179,760 · management and general $33,793 · fundraising $13,309

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $159,803 · program services $112,681 · management and general $36,990 · fundraising $10,132

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $58,821 · management and general $58,821

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $10,000 · program services $10,000

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $112,891 · fundraising $112,891

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $62,287 · management and general $62,287

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $108,354 · program services $35,855 · management and general $49,282 · fundraising $23,217

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $62,751 · program services $60,128 · management and general $1,813 · fundraising $810

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $511,247 · program services $447,750 · management and general $16,827 · fundraising $46,670

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $233,097 · program services $146,013 · management and general $79,282 · fundraising $7,802

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $127,217 · program services $46,700 · management and general $77,296 · fundraising $3,221

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $173,027 · program services $134,113 · management and general $26,284 · fundraising $12,630

  • 20 · Interest

    total $171,077 · program services $171,077

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $739,800 · program services $736,332 · management and general $3,468

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $58,496 · program services $11,799 · management and general $46,697

  • 24a · Other expenses: UBIT

    total $1,089 · management and general $1,089

  • 24b · Other expenses: BANK FEES

    total $166,199 · program services $155,669 · management and general $10,530

  • 24c · Other expenses: OTHER EXPENSES

    total $58,773 · program services $56,796 · management and general $1,801 · fundraising $176

  • 24d · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $46,323 · program services $46,323

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $41,738 · program services $18,727 · management and general $12,283 · fundraising $10,728

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,805,000 · end of year $3,651,059

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,371,383 · end of year $436,765

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $833,768 · end of year $690,634

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $251,105 · end of year $195,907

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $627,905 · end of year $1,079,713

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $120,091 · end of year $156,050

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $26,822,435

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $11,632,960

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $15,924,310 · end of year $15,189,475

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $8,688,261 · end of year $10,811,145

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $3,959,425 · end of year $3,993,733

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $7,153 · end of year $295,095

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $712,874 · end of year $572,170

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $57,096 · end of year $76,686

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $8,774,618 · end of year $7,162,157

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $385,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $3,162,403 · end of year $3,500,182

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $19,694,400 · end of year $22,205,388

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,802,010 · end of year $2,982,993

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

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.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Inspiring appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments.

  • Aquarium Support: The Aquarium Society provides support for numerous projects at the three NC aquariums and one pier such as new exhibits, educational programs, lecture series, workshops, etc. Aquarium Society employees allocate significant portions of their time and energy in direct and indirect aquarium support.

    Expenses $2,772,894 · Grants $1,626,728 · Revenue $412,750

  • Gift Shop: The Aquarium Society owns and operates four gift shops that provide visitors merchandise such as books, field guides, games, and puzzles that reinforce the Aquarium's educational mission.

    Expenses $2,310,534 · Revenue $5,168,934

  • Membership Development: The Aquarium Society manages membership programs for the Aquariums and Pier, with categories for individuals, couples, families and businesses. Members receive free admission, program discounts and other benefits.

    Expenses $444,629 · Revenue $110,705

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Hope Williams

    CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Drew Covert

    VICE CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Adam Shay

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Deborah Albert

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Harry Archer

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0
  • Bill Belk

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Bill Berry

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Myra Best

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Brick Brown III

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jay Briley

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Charlton Burns

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sissy Chesnutt

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Steve Coggins

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jacquie Gilliam

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Carolyn Green

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Thomas Hackney

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Allan Harvin

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Olivia Holding

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Tess Judge

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Art Keeney

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Joyce Kohn

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Mary K Lawrence

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Harry MacDonald

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Bob Mattocks

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Susan Moffat-Thomas

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Adrienne Moore

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Greg Nichols

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Dana O'Donovan

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jane Smith Patterson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Suzanne Pecheles

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Wes Perry

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Charles Pierce

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Edythe Poyner

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Greg Proctor

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Chuck Revelle

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Bruce Roberts

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Wes Seegars

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jon Segal

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Ronnie Sloan

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Mary Watzin

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jordy Whichard

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Katharine Whitley

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Rick Willetts

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Reid Wilson Nc Dncr

    BOARD MEMBER EX-OFFICIO & NON VOTING

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Marvin Barnes

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Frank Block

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Alice Bost

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Charles Evans

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Dick Futrell Jr

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jean Kilgore

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Alex Macfadyen Jr

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Besty Oakley

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Connie Parker

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Walter Phillips

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Buck Suiter

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Bill Taft

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • George W Taylor

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Ray White

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • David Womack

    BOARD MEMBER EMERITI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • James Barnes

    PRESIDENT AND CEO

    Total calculated
    $173,864
    From this org
    $152,132
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,732
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $146,132
    Bonus
    $6,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $20,830
    Nontaxable benefits
    $902
    Filer's total
    $173,864
  • Heather Flynt

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS

    Total calculated
    $123,433
    From this org
    $100,581
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,852
    Hours/week
    40
  • Jim Mulvey

    DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $131,879
    From this org
    $105,610
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $26,269
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

  • North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

    $457,515

    Society provides support for numerous projects at aquarium such as new exhibits, educational programs, conservation and sustainability efforts, etc.

  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

    $361,793

    Society provides support for numerous projects at aquarium such as new exhibits, educational programs, conservation and sustainability efforts, etc.

  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

    $357,859

    Society provides support for numerous projects at aquarium such as new exhibits, educational programs, conservation and sustainability efforts, etc.

  • North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

    $336,330

    Society provides support for numerous projects at the division level such as conservation efforts, professional fees, personnel supplements, educational programs, workshops, etc.

  • Jennette's Pier

    $113,231

    Society provides support for numerous projects at the pier such as new exhibits, educational programs, conservation and sustainability efforts, etc.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
26 July 2023
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202322159349300207

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