Tax Deductions

The North Carolina Aquarium Society is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization (EIN 56-1512990). Your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. The fair market value of any tangible benefits received, including printed admission tickets, are estimated to be as follows:

Membership 
Membership Level Annual Value of Benefits Received
Individual  $ -
Couple  $-
Family  $-
Curator  $31
Business Member  $151
Business Leader  $271
Offshore Club  $391
Own a Fish and Angler's Club
Fish Tile Levels Annual Value of Benefits Received
Own a Fish  $-
Angler's Club  $-
Own a Fish or Angler's Club with Tile Replica  $70
Own a Fish or Angler's Club with Tile Replica in Wood  $135
Sea Turtle STARs 
Sea Turtle STARs  Annual Value of Benefits Received
Sea Turtle STAR - Kemp's Ridley  $-
Sea Turtle STAR with Tile Replica - Kemp's Ridley  $9
Sea Turtle STAR - Green  $-
Sea Turtle STAR with Tile Replica - Green  $13
Sea Turtle STAR - Loggerhead  $-
Sea Turtle STAR with Tile Replica - Loggerhead  $21
Adopt an Animal 
Adoption Levels Annual Value of Benefits Received
Foster Friend  $-
Foster Parent  $5
Foster Supporter  $15

The NC Aquarium Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Tax ID# 56-1512990) and receives all gifts on behalf of the NC Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier.

The NC Aquariums are a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Membership Level Annual Value of Benefits Received
Individual $0
Couple $0
Family $0
Curator 1yr / 2yr $26 / $52
Business Member $146
Business Leader $266
Offshore Club $386