ANNUAL REPORT 2019 & 2020
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$ The following friends gifted 1,000,000 + $25,000 — $49,999
Estate of Mary G. Bynum Fred E. & Jeanette D Byerly Cleveland Zoological Society Ronnie & Molly Young Ms. Nicole Crawford Michael & Meredith Fisher Genie Frick Talmadge & Ian Silversides Leiden Conservation Foundation The McMichael Family Foundation Anonymous National Geographic Society Education Foundation Randolph Communications $ $ 300,000 — 999,999 The Estate of Mrs. Newell E. Rollins John & Fowler Ruffin BB&T now Truist Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q The Estate of George H. Sutcliffe Bob & Bonnie Meeker Estate of Leonard & Joyce Tufts
The following friends gifted $ $ 100,000 — 299,999 $5,000 — $24,999 “Go Mix” WZRN & WZRU Estate of Billy Kanoy Mrs. Margaret L. Acuff Paul & Susan Alexander Estate of Dr. Marian K. Solleder A.P. Anderson Jr. Anonymous Estate of Frances D. Young John Becton & Nancy Tannenbaum Mr. & Mrs. E. S. Bessette The Dowd Foundation The Bridge Family Foundation James & Devon Brown The Estate of Nina A. Holler Shirley Burns Ron & Cathy Butler C.T. Wilson Construction Co., Inc. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service ChargePoint Inc. Cherry Bekaert $ $ Mr. Arthur W. Clark 50,000 — 99,999 David & Holly Collins Katherine & Randy Collins Association of Zoos & Aquariums The Donald & Elizabeth Cooke Foundation William H. and Muriel J. Fox James M. Culberson, Jr. Dallas Zoo Endowment Fund Dart Container Corporation Ms. Hilda Cameron Dill
North Carolina Zoo Society is the private, non-profit organization that provides financial support to the World’s Largest Natural Habitat Zoo. The generous friends and supporters listed in this report help make this possible.
2 THANK YOU for supporting the WORLD’S LARGEST NATURAL HABITAT ZOO North Carolina Zoo Society supports
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position 2020 2019 ASSETS Cash and Investments $ 29,805,481 $ 25,863,983 Pledges and Other Receivables 2,887,531 1,716,223 Inventories and Property/Equipment 4,623,526 4,148,234 Other 42,606 88,694 Total Assets $ 37,359,144 $ 31,817,134
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES: Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $ 464,939 $ 492,894 Liability Under Agency Relationship 967,432 838,346 Liability Under Unitrust Agreement 1,090,190 771,848 Deferred Revenue 1,871,703 1,991,984 Paycheck protection program loan 266,600 — Notes payable 1,316,984 1,534,455 Total Liabilities $ 5,977,848 $ 5,629,527
NET ASSETS: Without Donor Restrictions $ 18,673,908* $ 16,571,148* With Donor Restrictions 12, 707,388 9,616,459 Total Net Assets 31,381,296 26,187,607 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 37,359,144 $ 31,817,134
*Includes $19,000,829 in 2020 and 17,610,078 in 2019 Board-designated reserves for specific Zoo purposes, causing a negative undesignated without donor restrictions.
Consolidated Statements of Activities 2020 2019 and Changes in Net Assets REVENUES Contributions, grants, and special projects $ 6,174,989 $ 6,627,583 Membership Dues 1,664,879 2,694,940 Gift Shop Revenue Net of Direct Costs of $989,725 ($1,750,709 in 2019) 271,437 1,359,460 Investment Return 1,861,374 3,052,633 Change in value of unitrust (102,753) 120,939 Total Revenues $ 9,869,926 $ 13,855,555
EXPENSES PROGRAM SERVICES: Program Support - Transfers to the Park $ 2,737,927 $ 4,545,505 Membership and Special Project Services 1,295,196 1,286,088 Total Transfers and Services $ 4,033,123 $ 5,831,593
SUPPORTING SERVICES: Fundraising $ 376,376 $ 371,260 Special Projects - Other 93,942 237,123 Management and General 172,796 158,312 Total Expenses $ 4,676,237 $ 6,598,288
Change in Net Assets 5,193,689 7,257,267 Net Assets at Beginning of Year $ 26,187,607 $ 18,930,340 Net Assets at End of Year $ 31,381,296 $ 26,187,607
Additional financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the Charitable Solicitation Licensing section at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
Printed using soy-based inks on FSC Certified paper — PLEASE RECYCLE! 3 The Elephant Sanctuary The Pilot, LLC Tim & Mary Jo Agner in Tennessee Carl and Mary Porchey Alamance County Public Libraries Environmental Air Systems Post Consumer Brands Alamance Farmers’ Mutual Equitable Foundation Ms. Ann Pullium Insurance Company James & Rose Fleming Ralph Lauren Corporation Ms. Jan Albrecht Food Lion Randolph Electric Alderman Company Frankfurt Zoological Society Membership Corporation Oliver W. Alphin Cathy & Sandy Godwin Rheem Heating & Cooling American Association Estate of Mary & Russell Graves Rodgers Builders of Zoo Veterinarians Gregory Poole Equipment Company RTI International American Premium Beverage The Estate of Joan M. Gulledge Nathan & Sarah Beth Ruffin Amick’s Superstore J. Richard & Sybel F. Hayworth Stuart & Claudia Ruffin Amish Trading Post Foundation Daphne Rupard Ms. Ruth Anderson High Point Rockers Baseball Saint Louis Zoological Park & Ms. Diane Corcoran Mr. Derek Hilbert John & Ginger Sall Mrs. Sandra R. Andrews Honda Aircraft Company San Diego Zoo Ms. Susan J. Antle Honda Power Equipment Robert A. Sebrosky Apac Atlantic, Inc. Manufacturing, Inc. Ms. Ingeborg Shannon Arch MI Houston Zoo Shugart Electric Archdale Oil Company Mr. Earl Johnson, Jr. Shugart Homes Bob & Cheryl Armstrong Mrs. Laren S. Jones Thomas & Janie Slaughter Ms. Shantannya A. Artis Ann & Kerry Justice Societe Zoologique De Granby, Inc. Asheboro Alarm & Electric Ms. Sherry A. Kellett Southern Industrial Constructors Asheboro Fire & Security Mr. Thomas S. Kenan III Service Systems Associates — SSA Asheboro Ready Mix, Inc. Ms. Amber L. Kittrell State Employees Asheboro Restoration Services, LLC Klaussner Home Furnishings Combined Campaign Ms. Donna E. Aspelin Jason & Addison Kon Mr. Fred Stein Assocation of Zoological Kevin & Renee Kuzma Ann Cutler Stringfield Horticulture — Denver Zoo Mrs. Amy L. Leander & Robert Darby Tricia Atkins & Caroline Atkins Mr. Drew A. Leander Technimark, LLC Auckland Zoo Christopher A. Leazer The Leonard G. Herring AVS Catering & Heath C. Ramsey Family Foundation B & H Panel Company Mr. John H. Long, Sr. The Timken Company Richard Baek & Tyler Baek Lowe’s Home Center of Asheboro Trophy Shop Gifts & Engraving Elaine & Robert Baillie Ms. Taylor McKee Truliant Federal Credit Union Jonathan Wilfong & Wendy Baker Miami Metrozoo Randal Von Seggern Bob & Heather Baker Michelin North America Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Scott & Heather Baker Ms. Terrie Moffitt Warr Pediatric Dental Associates Anna & Colton Ballard & Mr. Avshalom Caspi Weaver Foundation Kelly Barber-Lester & Tyler Lester The Mohamed bin Zayed Weiler Woods for Wildlife David & Michele Bare Species Conservation Fund Monty & Nancy White Bob & Pat Barker Myra Neal Morrison Wildlife Conservation Society — Jesse & Amy Barney NamParks New York Torie Batt NC 529 College Savings Plan William C. Ethridge Foundation Ms. Barbara Bays NC Zoological Park — WITN Zoaunne & Michael Beaty Animal Division Zoo Atlanta Ms. Jessica Bednarcik Network For Good The following friends gifted The Benevity Community Gretchen Niver & Jay Niver $ $ Impact Fund Nivison Family Foundation 1,000 — 4,999 Richard & Sue Benjamin O’Mahoney, LLC A-1 Motion & Design Inc. Rory Benningfield Oliver Rubber Company Able Carpet Cleaning & Jennifer Carman Olympic Products, LLC Accelerando, Inc. Mark Betti OmniSource, LLC Ace/Avant Concrete Ms. Judith Birchfield Pace Acme-McCrary & Mr. Shawn Birchfield-Finn Todd Peacock & Sapona Foundation BIRS, Inc. & Diandra Ayala-Peacock Brenda & John Adams Biscuitville, Inc. Francis & Abbie Pepper Advisors Financial Center — Matthew & Mary Bittinger Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC Chris Griffin and Neal Griffin Debra Blake & Sara Blake 4 THANK YOU for supporting the WORLD’S LARGEST NATURAL HABITAT ZOO Blakely Financial, Inc. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Jeffrey & Patricia Donahue Blase Chiropractic Clapp’s Convalescent Dr. David Dorman Blue Flint Animal Hospital Nursing Home, Inc. Kaye & Mitch Dotson Blue Water Pediatric Dentistry Ms. Monica M Delben Avary & Gerry Doubleday Philip & Amy Blumenthal & Ms. Jessica L. Clark Tammy & Anthony Downs Melissa & Frank Bocci Dennis Clements Steve & Sharon Drescher Trina & Kenneth Boggs & Martha Ann Keels Keith & Barbara Drum Andrew & Amanda Bolomey CLH design, p.a. Anne Hope & Ian Duckworth James Booker & Taya Radabaugh CLR Design Jeffrey & Kerri Dudley The Borden Foundation Emily & Rodney Coble Duke Energy The Borden Fund, Inc. Tim & Jacki Cole Duke Energy Foundation Ed Bost Sharla & Drew Coleman Durham Academy David & Roxanna Bottjen Combined Federal Campaign Dr. Janice Dye Lindsay & Andrew Brake of Southeastern North Carolina Will & Diane Dykstra Karl Brandspigel & Nita Coleman CommScope, Inc. East Coast Trailer Mr. Gary Bream & Ms. Grace Pagano Ms. Sarah Compton & Mr. Matt Cox & Equipment Co. Inc Charles & Hedy Breckenridge Mrs. Frances S. Cook Dr. Cynthia Eaton Brookfield Zoo, Karen & David Cook & Mr. Per Hougaard Chicago Zoological Society Malulani & Kieran Cook George & Suzanne Eckard Andrew & Jennifer Brooks Liz & Rocky Cooke Eco Quest Travel, Inc. Dr. Doris R. Brown Corning Incorporated Foundation Edward Jones - Greensboro George-Anne & Matt Brown Susan Coulter & Joseph Coulter III Eisai, Inc. William & Kady Browne Ms. Melinda Covington Elastic Therapy, Inc. Broyhill Family Foundation, Inc. Jacob & Holly Cowfer Mr. Thomas O. Eller The Honorable Osa Lenore & John Crago Brittany & Justin Elliott & Mrs. Harold J. Brubaker Mr. PH Craig Energizer Waylon & Kaori Bryson Bill & Kendra Cranford Engage2Excel Carol & Jerry Bullins Cricket Wireless Ennis-Flint Carlton & Jennifer Burgart Mr. & Mrs. David Cromartie Enviva Patricia & Howard Burkart Douglas & Esther Cromwell Ms. Elizabeth A. Evans Burlington Animal Hospital Cross Road Retirement Community Kristine & Robert Evans Robert Burton Crown Hotel Everything Hemp Store Brad & Sarah Butler and Travel Management, LLC Excalibur Direct Mail/ Marshall & Colleen Butler Genevieve & Gerson Cuevas Marketing Service C & J Crosspieces, LLC John & Karen Culberson Fairfield Inn & Suites Asheboro Ms. Judy Calhoun Scott & Deejie Culbertson Darlene & Christopher Farina C. L. “Mike” Cammack Culpeper Wood Preservers Tom Feldbush Caraway Conference Center & Camp Ms. Janet F. Cunningham Patrick Ferries & Gretchen Jewell Carolina Farmers Mutual William & Sarah Currens Fibertex Personal Care Corporation Insurance Company Cutting Edge Cutlery Fiddlin’ Fish Brewery Company Steve & Patti Carson Elmon & Pam Dale Fidelity Bank Teresa & Neil Carter Dan Cameron Family Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Carter’s Family Pharmacy Susan L. Daughtridge First Bank The Cato Corporation Davidson County Five C, LLC - Patrick & Stacey Caton Public Library System Accounting & Tax Services Central Gas & Appliance, Inc. Jeff & Katie Davis Rick & Tonya Flickinger CentralSquare Technologies Ms. Judith Davis Phil & Jennifer Fouke Amy & Phillip Chadwell Mr. Matthew & Dr. Cynthia Davis Four Saints Brewing Company E. Jeanine Chadwell Davis Furniture Industries, Inc. Mrs. Harriette M Frank Mr. Richard Chambers Dr. Katherine A. DeBruin Mr. Samuel J. Frank & Ms. Bonnie McGregor Ann & Peter Decker Donna & Charles Freeman Mrs. Valerie Chan & Kai Chan Zaven & Brittany Deese Parks & Jane Freeze Charter Spectrum Rebecca & Jason DeMarte The Fresh Market Chatham Charter School Rachael & Kent Dickens Freud America, Inc. Chick-fil-A of the Triad Joyce H & James P. Dickerson Friends of the National Zoo Chili’s Asheboro Mr. Richard A. Dickerson Friends of the Randolph Mr. Henry Chung & Ms. Susan Burke Diversified Trust Company County Library Printed using soy-based inks on FSC Certified paper — PLEASE RECYCLE! 5 Friendship Baptist Church The Growing Place Mrs. Patti Head Lt. Col. Robert L. Fry USMC (Ret.) at First Baptist Church HealthSource Chiropractic & Ms. Cindy Fullbright Deidre & Clay Grubb Progressive Rehab Henry & Amanda Furr Richard & Krista Guin Heart of North Carolina Karyl Gabriel Megan E. Guinee Visitors Bureau Dr. Robert H. Gaither Hafele America Company Kevin & Tammie Heintzman Mr. John Gale & Martina & Bill Haggard Adam Helsel Ms. Anne Hardcastle Halifax County Nelson & Michele Hendrix Russell & Geordana Gantman Convention & Visitors Bureau Teresa Hensley Chris & Ryan Gardner Halifax County Tourism John & Margaret Herke Fred Garrett & Elizabeth Griffin Development Authority Mr. Joshua Hewitt & Jack & Jill Gerringer Brandon & Kimberly Hall Mrs. Caroline Hewett Glen Raven, Inc. Cecil & Carolyn Hall HH Architecture Daniel & Stephanie Goodrich Marty Hall Jimmy & Pam Hill Goodwill Industries Ms. Judy H. Hallman The Hill-Pfeffer Family of Central North Carolina , Inc. Hamilton’s Steakhouse Vern & Esther Hinshaw Brian & Patti Gordon Hampton Inn Asheboro Mrs. Linda S. Hodges Shannon & Robert Gordon Maggie & J. Nicholas Hansell J. Henry Hogan Graphik Dimensions Ltd. Mr. Nick Hansell Mrs. JoEllen Holder Graves Family Mike Hansen & Sue Meyer Gene & Pat Holder Michael Graziano & Pamela Pepsin James D. Harper & James B. Holding Chuck & Kate Green Patricia F. O’Leary Joshua & Felicia Holt Greensboro Grasshoppers Tracey & Mark Harrelson Ms. Lois Holt Dean Greenstreet Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Harrill Mr. W. Jack Holt Christine & Jonathan Gregory B.W. & Carol Harris Anne & Michael Honer Greif Melanie & David Harris Chris & Brittany Honeycutt Ms. Katie Griffin Gil & Dana Hartis Bill & Ann Hoover Mr. Randy F. Griffin Brent & Melodie Hawker Judith & Marbry Hopkins
Total Net Assets with Donor Restrictions at End of the Year 2020 — $12,707,388
Animal Welfare Conservation Programs & Initiatives Design Programs & Initiatives Education Programs & Initiatives Horticulture Programs & Initiatives Planning & Facilities Undistributed Endowment Gains Veterinary Programs & Initiatives Zoo Visitor Growth & Awareness Covid-19 Time Restrictions Permanent Endowment $0 $1M $2M $3M $4M $5M $6M Conservation Design Education Horticulture Planning Undistributed Animal Programs Programs Programs Programs and Welfare & Initiatives & Initiatives & Initiatives & Initiatives Facilities Endowment Gains
Veterinary Zoo Visitor Time Permanent Total Net Assets Programs Growth & Restrictions COVID-19 Endowment with Donor Restrictions & Initiatives Awareness $12,707,388
6 THANK YOU for supporting the WORLD’S LARGEST NATURAL HABITAT ZOO Maggie & Timothy Hopper Lindsey Architecture Barbara R. Morgenstern Donna Howard Amy & Doug Loesch Morris Business Solutions Mr. Lee W. Howard Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty Mr. Danny Mounce & Hunsucker Printing Co., Inc. Gary & Shawna Loftis Ms. Amy Pulliam IBM Matching Grants Program Bryce & Tara Loveless Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc. Ideacom Ms. Brenda L. Lowe Mrs. Wendy Mull & Ms. Grace Mull Insurance Answers Ms. Dee Lowe Mr. Hayes Murdoch Insurance Associates of the Triad Lowe’s Flatbed D.C. — 0989 Scott & Mary Murkin The International Lowe’s Millwork DC — 973/3174 Fred Nance Rhino Foundation Lowe’s Statesville National Fleet Management Joseph Iskandar Distribution Center #960 NC Touchstone Energy Cooperatives It’s Leather, Inc. Lowes Foods, LLC Michael & Kristin Nelson Sonja & Philip Ivey Eddie & Ginger Lynch Dr. & Mr. Robert J. Nelsong IV Ivey & Eggleston, Attorneys at Law Patrick & Cara Lynch NeoNova Network Services, Inc. Marissa & Michael Eastridge Robert & Patricia MacLean Thomas & B. Ann Newsom Mr. & Mrs. Joshua A. Jenkins Makasiar Trust S & M Norland Marv & Burke Jensen John & Laura Marquis North Carolina Electric Larry & Frieda Jessup The Marshall Family Membership Corporation John Deere Turf Care Rod & Patti Martin North Carolina Troopers Johns Plumbing, Heating and Martin Marietta Aggregates Association Air Conditioning Martinez & Associates — Nova Eye Care Carolyn & Byron Johnson Nationwide Insurance Martha Noyes Mr. & Mrs. David G. Johnston MAS Acme USA Mr. & Mrs. Perry E. Nystrom Scott & Mary Jones Ms. Trudy Mason Kenneth & Rev. Izy Lewis Obi Jordan Heating & Air Conditioning Joseph & Mary Matza Kevin B. Odom JustUs Productions Richard & Lucy Mauger Pat and Mary Norris Oglesby Mr. Zachary P. Kablack & Tyreese & Stellina McAllister Stephan & Natascha Opalka Ms. Brenna R Zapata Kim & Gray McCaskill Tom & Chris Osteen Mr. Jonathan Kea & D’metri, Brittany & Katie & Scott Overton Mrs. Jennings Brody Cayden McClinton David & Cory Owens Mr. Samuel Keith & Ms. Janette McCurdy P.F. Chang’s — China Bistro Ms. Angela Mannino Jennifer & Shannon McDonald Mrs. Anne J. Palmer Edward & Carolyn Kerber McDowell Lumber Co. Pam Hill, Clerk of Court Jimmy & Yasmin Killian David & Stacy McGrady Mr. Joshua J. Paquette Dr. & Mrs. Jim Kinlaw John M. McKee Dwijesh & Parul Patel Lisa Kirby McKenzie Properties Kalpit & Esha Patel A.J. & Kristen Klingenmaier Mr. & Mrs. John P. McLean Lindsay & Mark Paterno Rufus & Elisa Knott Ms. Erin T. McMahon Paypal George & Rosemary Kolasa McNeely Pest Control J Pearsall Leslie & Daniel Kutner Michelle & Anthony Meade PEMMCO Manufacturing Randolph & Cathy Lambe Sandra & James Meadows Pepsi Bottling Ventures Jean Lange Mechanical Maintenance, Inc. Ned K. Perry, Jr Geraldine & Ray Larson Lisa & Ernest Melvin Michael & Ashley Peterson Law & Order Auto Sales Ms. Hannah Meyer Jeremy & Amanda Pfeffer The Law Office of Ben C. Morgan Carla & Ashraf Mikhail Pfizer Mr. Craig Lazarski & Mr. Joseph Mikolajczyk Phil Morgan Pottery Mr. Jeffery Painter Michelle & Jonathon Miller Photobiz, LLC Jennifer & Gary Ledbetter Shirley & David Miller Piedmont Natural Gas Company Christopher & Suzie Lee Bill & Susan Milner Pinnacle The Honorable Mary A. Leight Modern Woodmen of America Pinnacle Financial Partners Robert & Marian Lenfestey Abby & Dwight Moffett James & Jennifer Plaisted Lenovo Walker & Joanne Moffitt Platinum Corral, LLC Thomas & Karen Leonard Moffitt Engineering Ken & Anne Pojman Charles & Martha Lewis Mrs. Beverly Moore Rodney & Cathy Poole Ms. Lucy Lewis Mary & Danny Moore Walter & Sylvia Poole Pamela & John Lewis Tom & Sally Moore Ms. Barbara Pooley Paul Lindsay & Ellen Beegel Julie & Brad Love Poppies International, Inc. Printed using soy-based inks on FSC Certified paper — PLEASE RECYCLE! 7 Nancy Shannon Porter Mr. John T. Roberts Wendy & William Clay Showalter Powerhouse Recycling Roberts and Associates Paige & Kevin Sigmon Mrs. Ann Powlas Fred & Linda Robinson Julie & Sean Siler PPG Theo & Ronald Roddy Larry & Janice Simpson Probity Products B. M. Rogers Sir Pizza of Asheboro Progressive Business Media Roma S. Cheek, DDS, PA Noah & Barbara Sites Alan & Nancy Proia The Rovenstine Family Don & Beverly Skinner Pugh Funeral Home Mr. James Rozzoni Mr. & Mrs. C. Hamilton Sloan R.H. Barringer Ms. Cheryl Russo & Brian Smith & Amy Flanary-Smith Distributing Company Inc. Mr. Justin Favaro Mr. J. Keith Smith & Ms. Lisa Jones Emily Borden Ragsdale Carla Sadtler Jacob & Ailisa Smith Andy & Jo Ralston-Asumendi Safe-T-Works, Inc. Lisa & Alan Smith Mr. Rick Ralston-Asumendi & Mr. Barry C. Safrit SMX/Staff Management Ms. Hannah Kausche Gemma Saluta & Joshua Price Carol & Alexander Snyder Randolph County Joseph & Angela Sample Kayla & Brandon Snyder Sam & Missy Rankin San Francisco Zoo Philip Mel & Phyllis Snyder Mr. Allen Rawls & Sandhills Community College Somero Matson Group, LLC Dr. Elisabeth Brown Landscape Gardening Program Something Different Restaurant Kevin & Meredith Rawls SAS Institute, Inc. Kyle & Mary Sonnenberg Sally & Jim Rayburn Ruth E. Scanlan Southland Electrical Supply RE/MAX Central Realty William & Martha Scarborough Paul Speaks Beth & Dave Reboussin Terry & Sherry Scarlette Nancy Speros Mr. & Mrs. Scott Reed Dr. James & Tonda Schmunk Sports Endeavors Shannon & Eric Reichard Alec & Hannah Schregardus Rocky & Margie Springer Ms. Deborah Reichert & Jason & Meghan Schronce David & Anna Springob Mr. Chanchal Samanta James & Jamie Schrum Mrs. Johnna Stanley & Ms. Camey Reid Nick & Hannah Schwab Ms. Taylor Atwater Joan Reid & Schwab Charitable Fund StarPet, Inc. John “Monty” Montgomery David & Diane Scott State Employees Comb. Campaign Margie and Bill Reid Ms. Kay Seaton & John H. E. Stelling & Joanna & Steven Reiman Ms. Claretta Richardson Victoria A Herring Replacements, Ltd. Michael & Kristina Seawell Mary P. Stephenson Republic Services Seqirus, Inc. Mr. Walter H. Stevenson Reser’s Fine Foods The Shaver Family Beth & Robert Styers Mrs. Gillie Shaw Revelle Mr. Sherrill W. Shaw Patience A. Styne Mr. George Reynolds Casi & John Shepardson Ms. Carolyn S. Summers David & Deborah Rice Shepherd’s Way Day School Superior Mechanical, Inc. Thomas & Marcy Ricks Mr. & Mrs. Everette Sherrill Survey Carolina, PLLC John Rink & Ann Weatherford Jonathan & Melinda Sherron Ms. Terri Swaney & Mr. Jasper Cheek David & Tamara Robb Adah & Clay Shields Amy & Scott Sweezy Dr. Roger Robbins & Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Shiflet Talbert Building Supply Dr. Kendall Garing The Shirley Family Tar Heel Basement Systems John & Abbie Roberts Ms. Katie Short Taylor, Wiseman & Taylor ANNUAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 2020 $9,869,926 2019 $13,855,555 2018 $5,293,406* 2017 $8,198,384
2016 $7,372,384 *includes net unrealized and realized investment losses $0 $5mm $10mm $15mm 8 THANK YOU for supporting the WORLD’S LARGEST NATURAL HABITAT ZOO Ms. Amy Tedder Ms. Jadranka Weygoldt Karyl Gabriel Irka Templeton & Ryan Welsh Ellen & Steve White Russell & Geordana Gantman Ms. Juliann Tenney Wilhoit Group of Keller Williams Jody Gilmore The Thin Green Line Chrissy & Michael Williams Maxwell & Grace Gregson Foundation, Ltd. Meg & Michael Williams Megan E. Guinee Barbara Thode Russ Williams & Ann Lynch James D. Harper & Justin & Amy Thomas Angelina & Kyle Wilson Patricia F. O’Leary Thomas Tire & Automotive Brad & Carole Wilson Gil & Dana Hartis DJ & Phillip Thorstenson Mr. David Wilson & Nelson & Michele Hendrix Mr. & Mrs. Tisdale Ms. Courtney Kidd Jimmy & Pam Hill TM Engineering, Inc. Joshua & Angela Wilson J. Henry Hogan Timothy A. Tolson, M.D. Vinson & Crystal Wilson Gene & Pat Holder Toms Creek Nursery & Landscaping Ms. Kathy Winfield & Marv & Burke Jensen Tony Cole Electric Mr. David Szatowitz Larry & Frieda Jessup Tower Components, Inc. Robert & Jean Winfrey Mrs. Laren S. Jones Trent Capital Management, Inc. Wink Gaines; Photographer Ann & Kerry Justice Triad Corrugated Metal, Inc. Mrs. Kimberly D. Winslow Mr. Thomas S. Kenan III Triad Heating & Cooling, Inc. Charles & Jenny Winston Lisa Kirby Trollinger Construction The Winston Salem Foundation Ms. Amber L. Kittrell Trotters Sewing Company Bill & Julia Wittenberg Kevin & Renee Kuzma Joe & Julie Tucker Mrs. Loti Woods & Mr. Dale Weiler Bruce D. Langdon Turlington & Company, LLP John & Melinda Wooten Eddie & Ginger Lynch Mrs. Kathryn Turner & Dr. David Wright & Bob & Bonnie Meeker Mr. Richard Nixon Dr. Dori Germolec Tom & Sally Moore Kris, Dina and Cali Tutterow David & Kendra Wright Martha Noyes John & Jennifer Tyler Paul & Sally Wright Mr. & Mrs. Perry E. Nystrom Bobby & Robin Tysinger Ann & Robert Wyker Todd Peacock & UNC Otolaryngology/ Ed & Lee Yahnker Diandra Ayala-Peacock Head & Neck Surgery Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park J Pearsall — Asheboro United Way of Randolph County Ken & Anne Pojman Mr. William C. Young Uwharrie Bank Alan & Nancy Proia Jacob & Melissa Yow Elizabeth Van Voorhees & Alexander M. Rankin III Michael Belcher Hai Yu & Hong Yang Sally & Jim Rayburn VanDerveer/Amerigas The Yuson Family Robert A. Sebrosky Kent & Cindy Varner Keeley Ziermann Talmadge and Ian Silversides Martha & Charles Vaughn John H. E. Stelling & Andrew & Sara Voris Conservator’s Circle Victoria A Herring Mr. & Mrs. Ben Wagner Paul & Susan Alexander Ms. Carolyn S. Summers Steve Wainwright Oliver W. Alphin Barbara Thode Dr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Wallenhaupt Dr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Wallenhaupt A.P. Anderson Jr. Rolf & Teri Wallin Rolf & Teri Wallin Jonathan Wilfong & Wendy Baker Laurel A. Walsh Mike & Deborah Wallinga Mr. & Mrs. E. S. Bessette Monty & Nancy White Laurel A. Walsh Philip & Amy Blumenthal Russ Williams & Ann Lynch Kacie & Cecil Walters Ed Bost Mrs. J. Tylee Wilson The Warren Family David & Roxanna Bottjen Robert & Jean Winfrey Theodore & Mary Wasylak Shirley Burns Charles & Jenny Winston Mrs. Susan A. Watson Ron & Cathy Butler Wayne Thomas Chevrolet Cadillac Fred E. & Jeanette D Byerly Mr. Michael Wei & C. L. “Mike” Cammack President’s Club Mrs. Tammy Wong Steve & Patti Carson Judith D. Adams Wells Fargo Bank, NA Dennis Clements & Mr. & Mrs. R.L. Austin Edward & Susan Wenda Martha Ann Keels Elaine & Robert Baillie West Rock Mr. & Mrs. David Cromartie Pegge N. Baughcum Ms. Carol Westmoreland Dr. David Dorman Mr. & Mrs. William C. Beck, Jr. Lee & Rebekah Westover Dr. Janice Dye John Becton & Nancy Christopher & James & Rose Fleming Tannenbaum Destinee Wetherington Genie Frick Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Black Printed using soy-based inks on FSC Certified paper — PLEASE RECYCLE! 9 Linda G Blount Kent & Lynne Graham Barbara R. Morgenstern Joanne Bluethenthal Joan & Murray Greason Mrs. Hugh Morton Ethel A. Boozer Charlie & Chris Greene John M. Nunnally Mr. Edwin Borden Mr. Thomas Groninger Stephan & Natascha Opalka Ms. Barbara Branson Mrs. Mary Grover John & Tricia Payne Mr. Frank Broadway Charlotte Hanes Billy & Lisa Pennington Jane & William Brown Jim Hanes Kay & Dave Phillips Jeff & Toni Bulla Jane Craig Hanes Mrs. Jane Hanes Poindexter Ross Bulla & Shad Spencer Mr. Peter B. Harkins & Nancy Shannon Porter Carol & Jerry Bullins Dr. Judith Stanton Mr. & Mrs. Theodis Powell Patricia & Howard Burkart Mrs. Sara Larson Harper Mr. & Mrs. Julian W. Rawl Scott Burkhead Nat & Sheila Harris James & Carol Rich Jim & Karen Hastings James & Fay Campbell Bill & Dillon Roberts Mr. Paul Haughton Mr. Arthur W. Clark Mr. & Mrs. Gray Robinson Mr. William R. Henderson Gray P. Clark William & Martha Scarborough Mr. & Mrs. E. A. Horrigan, Jr. Patricia & Hugh Clark Terry & Sherry Scarlette Donna Howard Mrs. Elizabeth J. Coltrane Jason & Janet Schwarz Melba Chou Isley Mrs. Barbara Cone Mr. Sherrill W. Shaw Mr. Earl Johnson, Jr. Mrs. Val Cooper The Sheppard Family Kathy Johnson John Crosland III Thomas & Gail Short Mr. & Mrs. David G. Johnston Ms. Barbara R. Deans Thomas & Janie Slaughter William M. Johnston Jane DeCoursey Amelia & Steven Spencer Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Ketner Ms. Janet Dellosa & Mr. Fred Stein Christopher A. Leazer & Mr. Gerald Smith Heath C. Ramsey Bess W. Stephanz Joyce H & James P. Dickerson Michael & Joanna Lee William Stokes & Mr. Richard A. Dickerson Clarence E. Lloyd, Jr. M.D. Constance Stokes Dr. Roy C. Dixon Gary & Shawna Loftis Rick & Cheryl Stroupe Clark & Jane Doggett Dr. & Mrs. Clifford Long Surtman Foundation Christopher & Martha Eaker Mr. & Mrs. Gerald H. Long Jim & Jodi Swofford Laura A Eastwood Gus & Geary Mandrapilias Jim & Mary Ann Taylor Clarita F. Emory Randall & Wanda Massey Mr. & Mrs. M. Roy Teer Shirley Erath-Conrad Mr. E. W. Maxson Ms. Nancy Teer Mr. & Mrs. Phillip E. Fagg Andrew McDaniel Mr. & Mrs. Russell W. Terry Peggy and Jim Fain Doug & Greta McDowell Leroy & Linda Townsend Mr. James F. Fletcher Mr. & Mrs. Barry McGinnis Mr. & Mrs. William Underwood III Herb & Julia Floyd Mr. & Mrs. John P. McLean Mrs. Nan Davis Van Every Dr. Robert H. Gaither Joan McMurray Martha & Charles Vaughn Mr. Albert L. Goldhammer Steve & Vicki Mix Richard L. Wallace Donald & Pamela Gower Mr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Morgan Juliana D. West SUPPORT and REVENUE $ * $ 1,630,897 2019 & 2020 total: 18,811,474 $12,802,572 68% Contributions, grants & special projects
$ 23% Membership dues 4,359,819
9% Gift Shop revenue (*net of total direct costs)
0% Change in value of unitrust $ *excludes investment return 18,186
10 THANK YOU for supporting the WORLD’S LARGEST NATURAL HABITAT ZOO David & Sydney Womack Douglas & Esther Cromwell Mr. Zachary P. Kablack & Frances B. Wood Sara & Ches Crow Ms. Brenna R Zapata Dr. David Wright & Genevieve & Gerson Cuevas Mr. Jonathan Kea & Mrs. Jennings Brody Dr. Dori Germolec Elmon & Pam Dale Jimmy & Yasmin Killian William V Wright Robert L. Daughtridge III A.J. & Kristen Klingenmaier Ronnie & Molly Young Mr. Matthew & Dr. Cynthia Davis Rufus & Elisa Knott Susan & Ray Young Dr. Katherine A. DeBruin Leslie & Daniel Kutner Ann & Peter Decker Astin & Chris Laferriere Ashley DeMarte & New Director’s Guild Ms. Alesia Langley Brenda & John Adams Amanda DeMarte Mr. Craig Lazarski & Mrs. Sherry A. Adams Rachael & Kent Dickens Mr. Jeffery Painter Ms. Jan Albrecht Jeffrey & Patricia Donahue Mr. Drew A. Leander Ms. Nell E. Allen Avary & Gerry Doubleday Jennifer & Gary Ledbetter Ms. Ruth Anderson & Tammy & Anthony Downs Christopher & Suzie Lee Ms. Diane Corcoran Anne Hope & Ian Duckworth Pamela & John Lewis Tricia Atkins & Caroline Atkins Will & Diane Dykstra Peter J. Louis Richard Baek & Tyler Baek Dr. Cynthia Eaton & Bryce & Tara Loveless Bob & Heather Baker Mr. Per Hougaard The Marshall Family Scott & Heather Baker George & Suzanne Eckard Tyreese & Stellina McAllister Anna & Colton Ballard Brittany & Justin Elliott Kim & Gray McCaskill Kelly Barber-Lester & Tyler Lester Kristine & Robert Evans D’metri, Brittany & Mr. Matthew Falk & David & Michele Bare Cayden McClinton Mrs. Amanda Price Bob & Pat Barker Thomas McCoy & Darlene & Christopher Farina Jesse & Amy Barney Wendy Schmunk McCoy Patrick Ferries & Gretchen Jewell Zoaunne & Michael Beaty Jennifer & Shannon McDonald Rick & Tonya Flickinger Richard & Sue Benjamin David & Stacy McGrady Phil & Jennifer Fouke Rory Benningfield & John M. McKee Mr. Samuel J. Frank Jennifer Carman Ms. Erin T. McMahon Donna & Charles Freeman Matthew & Mary Bittinger Sandra & James Meadows Ronan Major Furr Debra Blake & Sara Blake Lisa & Ernest Melvin Chris & Ryan Gardner Melissa & Frank Bocci Carla & Ashraf Mikhail Jack & Jill Gerringer Andrew & Amanda Bolomey Michelle & Jonathon Miller Daniel & Stephanie Goodrich James Booker & Taya Radabaugh Abby & Dwight Moffett Shannon & Robert Gordon Lindsay & Andrew Brake Arthur “Kirby” & Beverly Moore Graves Family Mr. Gary Bream & Julie & Brad Love Dean Greenstreet Ms. Grace Pagano Mr. Danny Mounce & Andrew & Jennifer Brooks Christine & Jonathan Gregory Ms. Amy Pulliam Dr. Doris R. Brown Richard & Krista Guin Laura Anne Murdoch William & Kady Browne Brandon & Kimberly Hall Jason & Erin Neal Justin & Vi Brubaker Maggie & J. Nicholas Hansell Dr. & Mr. Robert J. Nelsong IV Waylon & Kaori Bryson Mike Hansen & Sue Meyer Thomas & B. 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Jeanine Chadwell Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Shiflet David & Kendra Wright Mr. Richard Chambers & Paige & Kevin Sigmon Ann & Robert Wyker Ms. Bonnie McGregor Julie & Sean Siler Ed & Lee Yahnker Mr. Arthur W. Clark Don & Beverly Skinner Hai Yu & Hong Yang Dennis Clements & Jacob & Ailisa Smith The Yuson Family Martha Ann Keels Kayla & Brandon Snyder Keeley Ziermann Mr. Ralph Cleveland & David & Anna Springob Ms. Judith Close Thomas & Bernadett Such Rick & Marcia Cole Aole & Rachel Swaby Lion’s Pride Ray & Cathy Covington Judith D. Adams Ms. Terri Swaney & Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes Criscione Mr. Jasper Cheek Ms. Jan Albrecht John Crosland III Ms. Amy Tedder Ms. Barbara Brandeis Alotis Ms. Janet F. Cunningham Irka Templeton & Ryan Welsh Oliver W. Alphin Jeff & Amanda Davis The Teodorovici Household A.P. Anderson Jr. Edward & Lois Davis Justin & Amy Thomas Chuck Arnold Michael & Lee Dawkins DJ & Phillip Thorstenson Jennifer Lynn & Leon Atkinson Joyce H & James P. Dickerson Mr. & Mrs. Tisdale Mrs. Julia S. Atwell Keith & Barbara Drum Mrs. Kathryn Turner & Jonathan Wilfong & Wendy Baker Dan & Pamela Dugan Mr. Richard Nixon Boyce & Barbara Ballard Dr. Janice Dye Kris, Dina and Cali Tutterow Mr. Sandor A. Balogh Benny & Carolyn Eanes John & Jennifer Tyler William M. Barnhardt Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Eaton Allan & Laura Van Meter Pegge N. Baughcum Steve & Rhonda Eblin Ms. Sallie Vaughn & John Becton & Nancy Tannenbaum Dr. & Mrs. Larry Francis Mr. Evan Brinkley Sally & Brian Benfield Mrs. Harriette M Frank Andrew & Sara Voris Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Black Lt. Col. Robert L. Fry, USMC (Ret.) 2019 North Carolina Zoo Society Board of Directors Michael J. Fisher Richard W. Carroll Scott E. Reed Don F. Wellington Chair Cary Winston-Salem Asheboro Winston Salem Nicole A. Crawford David K. Robb Charles M. Winston, Jr. John L. Ruffin Durham Charlotte Raleigh Treasurer Winston Salem Bill Currens, Jr. Barry C. Safrit Cheryl Armstrong Charlotte Greensboro Executive Director Marjorie M. Rankin & Assistant Secretary Secretary Sumner Finch Margery J. Springer Asheboro Asheboro High Point Raleigh
Scott Jones Kent A. Varner Clemmons Charlotte
12 THANK YOU for supporting the WORLD’S LARGEST NATURAL HABITAT ZOO Karyl Gabriel Gus & Geary Mandrapilias Joyce & John Reedy Russell & Geordana Gantman Mr. Charles E. Mann Joan Reid & K. Scott & Eileen Gibbs Randall & Wanda Massey John “Monty” Montgomery Mr. Gardner Gidley Mr. John M. Matthews, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James W. Rogers Donald & Pamela Gower Mr. E. W. Maxson Betty Burt Rorie Kent & Lynne Graham Rebecca & Thomas McCrary Linda & Don Rousseau Mr. Andrew Grant Mr. George C. Miller Daphne Rupard William & Vonna Graves Mrs. Neal Miller Ms. Harriet Sato Ms. Lynette Green Mr. Walter R. Miller William & Martha Scarborough Jane Craig Hanes Ms. M. Sue Minns Robert G. Scruggs The Hart Family Diane & Jonathan Moore Robert A. Sebrosky Gil & Dana Hartis Tom & Sally Moore Edward & Lucy Segerson Cathy and Joe Hedgpeth Mr. Danny C. Morgan Mrs. Alice W. Shackelford Eunice & Harry Heilig Mr. & Mrs. James L. Morris Mr. Sherrill W. Shaw Mrs. Caywood M. Hendricks Ms. Janet Muller Christie & John Silvestri Donald W. Hensley & Jeffrey D. Holt George Mullikin Sally Steele Ms. Barbara Kay Hilburn Mrs. Patricia T. Newton John H. E. Stelling & Darel & Gerry Hilton Tal & Jana Nowell Victoria A Herring Gene & Pat Holder Martha Noyes Mary P. Stephenson Ms. Lois Holt Jane Nutt Horst & Judy Stierand Mr. W. Jack Holt Mr. & Mrs. Perry E. Nystrom Robert & Ruth Stolting David Hoover & Claire Kane William H. & Jayne Owen Parker Michael Stoskopf & Judith & Marbry Hopkins Ms. Donna Parnell Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf Rick & Betsy Huber John & Tricia Payne Ann Cutler Stringfield & Ms. Carolyn V. Huettel Ms. Jennie L. Peacock Robert Darby Greg & Ginny Hunter Sue & Cedric Pearce Ms. Carolyn S. Summers Mr. & Mrs. David G. Johnston Jeff & Ginger Penley Jim & Jodi Swofford Mr. K. G. Johnston Francis & Abbie Pepper Tim & Charlotte Thomas William M. Johnston Richard & Kathy Perry Carolyn & Edward Vaughn Linda & Ron Jones William & Anne-Marie Peters Mr. Melvyn Wallace William & Nancy Jones Kay & Dave Phillips Dr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Wallenhaupt Sean & Laura Jordan Mindy Pierce Mrs. Laura Warren Nancy Lou Gay Kiessler Mr. Richard Pietro Terry Weaver Ms. Jeannie Kincaid Mrs. Jane Hanes Poindexter Ms. Joyce M. Weng Lisa Kirby Ken & Anne Pojman Dr. J. Courtland White Charisse A. & Phillip Krauth Sandra J Smyre Monty & Nancy White Ms. Kathy Kueider & Mrs. Linda J. Pope Russ Williams & Ann Lynch Mr. Wayne Morrissette Carl and Mary Porchey Mrs. Peggy B. Williamson Mr. John E. Kuras Nancy Shannon Porter Robert & Jean Winfrey Mr. Lewis Lampert Laura W. Pratt Frances B. Wood Joe & Bonnie Landreth Sandra Privatte-Robinson David Yocum & Julianne Hancock Dr. Phyllis Lang Alan & Nancy Proia Ronnie & Molly Young Ms. Barbara H. Larkin Sam & Missy Rankin Casey & Lee Younts Mr. Dennis Layne Mr. & Mrs. Scott Reed Dr. Susan E. Zarutskie 2020 North Carolina Zoo Society Board of Directors John L. Ruffin Therence O. Pickett Walker B. Moffitt Margery J. Springer Chair Secretary Asheboro Raleigh Winston-Salem Greensboro David K. Robb S.M. “Monty” Nicole A. Crawford Bill Currens, Jr. Charlotte White, Jr. Vice Chair Charlotte Raleigh Durham Barry C. Safrit Scott Jones Greensboro Cheryl Armstrong Michael J. Fisher Clemmons Executive Director Treasurer & Assistant Secretary Winston Salem Asheboro
Printed using soy-based inks on FSC Certified paper — PLEASE RECYCLE! 13 These businesses have invested in the cultural values served by Corporate North Carolina Zoo in 2019 and 2020. Proceeds from this program support Zoo operations and empowers staff to pursue the Zoo’s Partners missions in conservation, education, recreation, and research. Corporate Elephant O’Mahoney, LLC Davis Furniture Industries, Inc. Pepsi Bottling Durham Academy Shugart Electric Ventures East Coast Trailer & Pinnacle Financial Partners Equipment Co. Inc Corporate Lions Platinum Corral, LLC Edward Jones - Alamance County NC 529 College Savings Plan Post Consumer Brands Eisai, Inc. Pace Randolph Communications Elastic Therapy, Inc. Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N BBQ Rheem Heating & Cooling Energizer Weiler Woods for Wildlife Rodgers Builders Engage2Excel Seqirus, Inc. Ennis-Flint Corporate Bears The Timken Company Fairfield Inn & Suites Asheboro Trophy Shop Gifts & Engraving ChargePoint Inc. Fibertex Personal Care Corporation UNC Otolaryngology/ Duke Energy Fiddlin’ Fish Brewery Company Head & Neck Surgery Environmental Air Systems First Bank Warr Pediatric Dental Associates High Point Rockers Baseball Freud America, Inc. William C. Ethridge Foundation OmniSource, LLC Friends of the Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Asheboro Randolph County Library Ralph Lauren Corporation Graphik Dimensions Ltd. Randolph Electric Membership Corporation Corporate Seals Greensboro Grasshoppers RTI International Greif 99.9 The Zoo & 94.9 WKXR Hafele America Company Service Systems Associates (SSA) Classic Country Hamilton’s Steakhouse Shugart Homes A-1 Motion & Design Inc. Southern Industrial Constructors Able Carpet Cleaning Hampton Inn Asheboro Technimark LLC Accelerando, Inc. Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau The Pilot, LLC Ace/Avant Concrete HH Architecture Truliant Federal Credit Union Acme-McCrary & Weaver Foundation Sapona Foundation Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. Alderman Company Ideacom American Premium Beverage Corporate Foxes Insurance Answers Amick’s Superstore Alamance Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Associates of the Triad Insurance Company Arch MI Ivey & Eggleston, Attorneys at Law BB&T; now Truist Archdale Oil Company John Deere Turf Care Biscuitville, Inc. Blue Flint Animal Hospital JustUs Productions C.T. Wilson Construction Blue Water Pediatric Dentistry Lindsey Architecture Company, Inc. Boxer Electrical Service Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty Capital Bank Broyhill Family Foundation, Inc. Lowe’s Flatbed D.C. — 0989 Chili’s Asheboro Burlington Animal Hospital Lowes Foods, LLC Commscope, Inc. Burt’s Bees Lowe’s Millwork DC — 973/3174 Dart Container Corporation Camp Mundo Vista Lowe’s Statesville Edward Jones - Greensboro Caraway Conference Center & Camp Distribution Center #960 Equitable Foundation Carolina Farmers Mutual Martin Marietta Aggregates Everything Hemp Store Insurance Company Martinez & Associates — Five C, LLC - Accounting & CentralSquare Technologies Nationwide Insurance Tax Services Charter Spectrum MAS Acme USA Food Lion Chatham Charter School McDowell Lumber Co. Glen Raven, Inc. Chick-fil-A of the Triad McNeely Pest Control Gregory Poole Equipment Co. CLH design, p.a. Modern Woodmen of America Honda Aircraft Company Corning Incorporated Foundation Moffitt Engineering Little Cross Road Retirement Community Morris Business Solutions Lowe’s Home Center of Asheboro Crown Hotel Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc. National Fleet Management and Travel Management, LLC NC Touchstone Energy Nova Eye Care Culpeper Wood Preservers Cooperatives Oliver Rubber Company Davidson County North Carolina Troopers Olympic Products, LLC Public Library System Association 14 THANK YOU for supporting the WORLD’S LARGEST NATURAL HABITAT ZOO PEG Contracting Inc. Trotters Sewing Company GMA/FirstPoint, Inc. PEMMCO Manufacturing Uwharrie Bank Goodwill Industries of Pfizer VanDerveer/Amerigas Central North Carolina, Inc. Piedmont Natural Gas Company Wayne Thomas Chevrolet Cadillac HealthSource Chiropractic Powerhouse Recycling Wilhoit Group of Keller Williams & Progressive Rehab PPG Hunsucker Printing Co., Inc. Progressive Business Media Corporate Puffins Interactive Playgrounds, Inc. Pugh Funeral Home Alamance County Public Libraries Johns Plumbing, Heating R.H. Barringer Allen Tate Realtors/ and Air Conditioning Distributing Company, Inc. Team Donna Russell Jordan Heating & Air Conditioning Randolph Health Asheboro Alarm & Electric Jordan’s of Asheboro, Inc. Replacements Ltd. Asheboro Fire & Security Kickback Jack’s Asheboro Republic Services Asheboro Ready Mix, Inc. Kraftsman Roberts and Associates Asheboro Restoration Services, LLC Law & Order Auto Sales Roma S. Cheek DDS PA Asheboro/Randolph Mechanical Maintenance Inc. Safe-T-Works, Inc Chamber of Commerce Navigate Insurance Agency SAS Institute, Inc. B & H Panel Company P.F. Chang’s -- China Bistro Shepherd’s Way Day School Basic Finance, Inc. Photobiz LLC SMX/Staff Management BIRS, Inc. Plexus - Engineering - Raleigh Blakely Financial, Inc. Somero Matson Group LLC Probity Products Blase Chiropractic Something Different Restaurant Quick&Easy 6 BMK Americas LLC Southland Electrical Supply Randolph County Carter’s Family Pharmacy Sports Endeavors Emergency Services Central Gas & Appliance, Inc. StarPet, Inc. Schneider Audio Visual Chick-fil-A Wendover Streetlevel Media Systems INC (SAVS INC) Communications Tower Group Survey Carolina, PLLC Shennings Lawn Care Core Financial Group Talbert Building Supply Sidewalk Levelers Costco Employee Club - Taylor Wiseman & Taylor Stonetree Signs Winston Salem The Borden Fund, Inc. Stratos Wealth Partners - Costco Employee Club Fund #339 The Cato Corporation LPL Financial Cricket Wireless The Fresh Market Tar Heel Basement Systems Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP DHG The GrayBrier The Growing Place Dust Bunnies Cleaning Service at First Baptist Church Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Easterseals UCP The Law Office of Ben C. Morgan Tony Cole Electric Elmcroft of Asheboro Therapeutic Alternatives Trent Capital Management, Inc. Excalibur Direct Mail/ Thomas Tire & Automotive Marketing Service Triad Heating & Cooling, Inc. TM Engineering, Inc. Fidelity Bank Trollinger Construction Toms Creek Nursery & Landscaping Friendship Baptist Church Village Printing Tower Components, Inc. Gina McMasters Byrd, Vino Oasi Triad Corrugated Metal, Inc. Agent at Mike Cox Insurance Woodforest National Bank
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hanks to you and all the Society members members and fabulous donors – thank you! and donors, 2019 and 2020 were a testament Membership numbers and revenues were the Tto both what the NC Zoo Society and the greatest they had ever been in 2019. Over 31,000 North Carolina Zoo can achieve and what we can households were a part of our Zoo family and overcome, with your continued support! membership revenues hit an all-time record of $2.7 This past year was one like no other. Like many of million. The number of member households declined you, Society and Zoo employees had to adapt to the by nearly a third in 2020, but are on the rise again, changes brought about by the global pandemic. We as guests return to the Zoo. As of the end of April had to find new ways to balance work and home life, 2021, Society memberships had risen to 25,000. And as telecommuting became commonplace for adults we are so glad to see you all coming back to enjoy and children alike. Throughout this time, Zoo staff your Zoo! members were dedicated to keeping themselves and 2019 was a record year all around at Society. the animals in their care safe. Society employees Gift shop revenues hit record numbers, bringing helped manage the transition to advanced ticket in a total of $1.3 million after expenses. Corporate sales and timed entries, and always endeavored to membership reached new heights as well, with ensure the safety of our returning guests. Likewise, 208 businesses pledging their support to Society. in the face of so much adversity and uncertainty, Like household memberships, corporate members our members and donors kept up their support and declined in 2020, but have been quickly rebounding, helped see the Zoo and Society through a difficult as new and returning businesses take advantage and unprecedented year. of all the benefits they and their employees receive Though there was much hardship, 2020 was from membership. The tremendous levels of also a year marked by people helping each other involvement from families and businesses, and the when it was the most needed. This was very true continued generosity of our donors, and especially for the Society, as we received much appreciated those who include Society in their estate plans, all support from our friends and partners. Society combined to make 2019 the most successful year donors contributed to the Covid Relief Fund, which in Society’s history. Thank you for your inspiring was established to assist the Zoo and Society in commitment to the North Carolina Zoo and Zoo addressing the changes and revenue loss related Society! to the health crisis. Our great friends Bob & Bonnie Reflecting on the recent past, 2020 may have Meeker contributed $250,000 to that fund, once seemed dark at times, but even so, nature provided again demonstrating their love and appreciation reminders of the promise of a new tomorrow. This for our Zoo and Society! Capital campaign hope for the future was perfectly symbolized, at contributions, towards the construction of the new the Zoo, by the many new babies born in 2020. Asian exhibit complex, also bolstered Society’s Those births included: two rhinos, seven red wolf 2020 revenues by $2.8 million. The State legislature, pups, a sand kitten, and a few hundred curly haired Governor Cooper and the Department of Natural tarantulas to round out the new additions last year! and Cultural Resources also made possible a $1.5 Life perseveres despite adversity, and with your help, million grant to the Society. The generosity of our we look forward to a bright future and the chance for donors, and our partnership with the state of North your families, children, and grandchildren to make Carolina, enabled Society to generate $8.1 million new memories filled with joy and wonder. in total revenue during 2020. Amazingly, this made We welcome the challenges and opportunities 2020 Society’s third highest grossing year in our ahead, because we know that with your help, the entire history! That was only made possible by your North Carolina Zoo will always be a place filled with generosity; we are deeply grateful! learning, inspiration and unique experiences for Remembering back to 2019, it is tempting to generations to come. think of that year as “normal.” But, in fact, 2019 was an absolutely extraordinary and record-breaking Thank you! year for the Zoo Society! With total revenues of $13.8 million, 2019 was the single highest grossing year Society has had since its founding in 1968! Of Executive Director — course, that was all made possible by our wonderful North Carolina Zoo Society
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