NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC

EIN: 560990900 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

ASHEBORO, NC

Total Revenue
$15,456,610
Total Expenses
$12,520,275
Total Assets
$70,422,800
Net Assets
$65,691,718
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
CHERYL ARMSTRONG
Phone
3368797250
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC, founded in 1968, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $15.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $2.9M, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

TO CHAMPION OUR ZOO AND ITS INITIATIVES, WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE FUTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,401,549

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,866,346

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES (INCLUDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, EDUCATION, MEMBER BENEFIT AND IDENTIFCATION ADMINISTRATION, RECORD-KEEPING AND SPECIAL EVENTS) EXTEND TO MEMBER HOUSEHOLDS AND THE EMPLOYEES...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $61,466

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...

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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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,361,042
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,866,717
Other Revenue $2,228,851
TOTAL REVENUE $15,456,610

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,891,627
Fundraising Expenses $732,750
Program Expenses $11,329,361
Other Expenses $10,503,489
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,520,275

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $15,456,610 $14,509,202 +0.1%
Expenses $12,520,275 $10,473,159 +0.2%
Net Income $2,936,335 $4,036,043 -0.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
13
Employees
72
Volunteers
240

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$365,882
Total Directors
14
$233,256
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARGERY J SPRINGER CHAIR 0.67
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM E CURRENS JR TREASURER 1.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL J FISHER SECRETARY 0.56
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT L ANGE DIRECTOR 0.23
Director
$0 $0 $0
ETHAN BLUMENTHAL VICE CHAIR 0.38
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON BUCEY DIRECTOR 0.46
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALKER B MOFFITT DIRECTOR 0.35
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA POOLE DIRECTOR 0.23
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY B RAGSDALE DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEADE WILLIS DIRECTOR 0.29
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL ARMSTRONG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 55.00
Officer Director
$207,123 $26,133 $233,256
ROBERT BRINSON DIRECTOR 0.62
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID K ROBB DIRECTOR 0.52
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY LOU ROLLINS DIRECTOR 0.56
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA KING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HU 50.00
Officer
$112,784 $19,842 $132,626
DANIEL DEVANE DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 45.00
Highest
$121,709 $17,541 $139,250
JAYNE OWEN PARKER DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS 45.00
Highest
$113,894 $18,551 $132,445
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $15,456,610 $12,520,275 $70,422,800 $2,936,335
2024 $14,509,202 $10,473,159 $66,707,486 $4,036,043
2023 $16,669,075 $10,107,226 $61,258,810 $6,561,849
2022 $17,858,936 $9,501,379 $51,499,862 $8,357,557
2021 $18,648,155 $7,625,557 $47,767,222 $11,022,598
2020 $8,963,708 $4,672,631 $37,359,144 $4,291,077
2019 $11,028,440 $6,485,196 $31,817,134 $4,543,244
2018 $7,003,919 $5,652,693 $24,691,632 $1,351,226
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