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.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $174k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers in North Carolina | $174k | — | — | $10k | $201k $213k |
Director of Development Until 8.2.24 Median to 75th percentile | $137k | — | — | $7k | $159k $169k |
Chief Financial Officer From 8.26.24 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $63k $67k |
Director of Finance & Oper 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $32k $34k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 62 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
Based on 3,692 animal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 8%
from 2023
From $186k in 2023 to $201k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 31%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 26% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 48% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY received $200,918 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY reported $16.8M in total revenue and $8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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