The North Carolina Aquarium Society
Grantmaking foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina · EIN 56-1512990
- Total giving
- $2.3MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $58MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The purpose of the Society is to develop, encourage, and promote public awareness of, interest in, and support for the NC Aquariums and to serve as an philanthropic society for the continued maintenance, support, and promotion of the educational, conservation, and research purposes of the NC Aquariums. The Society is supported primarily through gift shop sales, memberships, grants, and contributions.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources | $660K | 2024 |
| North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island | $490K | 2024 |
| North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher | $420K | 2024 |
| North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores | $380K | 2024 |
| Jennette's Pier | $220K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: ncaquariumsociety.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.