Nonprofit · EIN 56-1712373
NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,831,084 | $6,163,396 | $667,688 | $4,515,745 | $557,784 | $3,957,961 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,570,659 | $6,250,325 | -$679,666 | $4,062,622 | $859,271 | $3,203,351 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,868,541 | $5,578,120 | $290,421 | $4,383,032 | $564,556 | $3,818,476 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,813,908
- of which government grants
- $57,925
- Membership dues
- $1,473,644
- Program service revenue
- $1,575,500
- Investment income
- $139,712
- Net rental income
- $31,180
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $63,548
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $855,953
- Other revenue
- $1,301,964
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,577
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,328
- Occupancy
- $219,341
- Travel
- $52,192
- Depreciation
- $145,075
- Program services (functional)
- $4,431,943
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,122,622
- Fundraising (functional)
- $608,831
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,062,622
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,515,745
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $557,784
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,957,961
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $393,583
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,715,260
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,242,701
- Gross receipts
- $7,340,238
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 307
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Doyle | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Rebecca I Ayres | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jess Benton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Tanner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Felix Laughlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Grossman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Floyd | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Drake Fowler | President/Executive Direct Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl McMurry Kaynard | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Steven Lee Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Stark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Francee Healy | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Nichols | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Rubin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Doyle | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Rebecca I Ayres | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jess Benton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ashey Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Tanner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Felix Laughlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Grossman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Floyd | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Drake Fowler | President/Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl McMurry Kaynard | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Steven Lee Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Stark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Francee Healy | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Nichols | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Rubin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Doyle | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Martinson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rebecca Ayres | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jess Benton | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ashey Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allan Little | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Raker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Whitehead | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Tanner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Felix Laughlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brain Grossman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Floyd | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sierra Paturalski | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED WAY, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-9315
- In care of
- % GEORGE BRIGGS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Drake Fowler, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
- Signed the 990
- Drake Fowler, President
- Phone
- (828) 665-2492
- Website
- www.ncarboretum.org
- Return prepared by
- BURLESON & EARLEY PA
Mission
THE PROMOTION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE TO THE ARBORETUM
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - PROVIDED OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH ADULT AND YOUTH EDUCATION TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARENESS AND INCREASED SCIENCE LITERACY. OFFERED GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDED PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL TEACHERS TO UTILIZE THE FOREST, STREAMS, AND GARDENS WITHIN THE ARBORETUM TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON, GRADE APPROPRIATE, INFORMATIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. MAINTAINED AN EXHIBIT DETAILING HOW CITIZENS CAN ASSIST SCIENTISTS WITH RESEARCH VIA THE CITIZENS SCIENCE PROGRAM.Expenses $2,686,042 · grants $7,577 · revenue $282,160
- WINTER LIGHTS PROGRAM - WINTER LIGHTS IS A THREE-ACRE NIGHTLY WALKING TOUR OF THE NATIONALLY KNOWN GARDENS OF THE ARBORETUM, INCLUDING ITS QUILT GARDEN AND BONSAI EXHIBITS. THE PROGRAM HAS MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT AS PART OF THE EXPERIENCE AND A MODEL TRAIN VILLAGE FOR VIEWING.Expenses $1,179,872 · revenue $1,230,192
- MEMBERSHIP - OFFERS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS TO SOCIETY MEMBERS, AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMING FOR MEMBERS. MEMBERSHIP INCOME IS PRESENTED AS CONTRIBUTIONS.Expenses $566,029 · revenue $1,473,644
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1712373
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,515,745
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,340,238
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,831,084 | $6,163,396 | $4,515,745 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,570,659 | $6,250,325 | $4,062,622 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,868,541 | $5,578,120 | $4,383,032 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,608,957 | $4,864,457 | $3,736,133 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-1712373).
Questions about NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY is 56-1712373.
- Is NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Drake Fowler.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,831,084, expenses of $6,163,396 and total assets of $4,515,745 at year end.
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