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Outer Banks Conservationist

Group of people observing a woman holding a basket of food near a cow at a farm or petting zoo.

The Outer Banks Conservationists protect natural, cultural, and historic resources through preservation and conservation of a sense of place, and through public education, interpretation, and outreach, to instill these values in others for the benefit of future generations.

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Net Assets: 8,686,248

Roanoke Island Historical Association

Logo of the Roanoke Island Historical Association featuring a building with a cross, a flag, and the year 1587.

The mission of the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is to commemorate the history of the first English colonies in North America on Roanoke Island, North Carolina.

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Net Assets: 8,533,475

Three men installing a white picket fence next to a sign for a building on a grassy area, with an American flag and an overcast sky in the background.

Chicamacomico Historical

Net Assets: 1,447,115

The Chicamacomico Historical Association is the steward of the place, artifacts and history of the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Coast Guard Station.

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Bronze statue of a man in a cap interacting with a replica of an early aircraft, likely the Wright Flyer, at a historical site.

First Flight Foundation

Net Assets: 1,216,853

The Foundation has established a legacy paradigm: protecting and preserving the monument; advocacy for the Wrights’ lifelong work and their place in history; education and public awareness of the Wrights’ and their work’s impact on aviation, science, engineering, history and humanity

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The Rogallo Foundation

With a mission to preserve the Rogallos' groundbreaking research, artifacts, and the story of their invention made from kitchen curtains, the Foundation is a beacon for education and innovation in aerodynamics. It champions the advancement of aerodonetics, the science of gliding and soaring flight, through research, education, and the preservation of historical artifacts.

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Net Assets: 211,986

First Flight Society

Outdoor ceremony with speaker at podium and seated audience, Wright Brothers Memorial in background.

First Flight Society preserves the legacy of the Wright Brothers, educating the public about the historic First Flight of the Wright Brothers, promoting aviation and aviation education, and supporting the National Park Service at Wright Brothers National Memorial

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Net Assets: 69,964

Don and Catharine Bryan Cultural

string quartet performing on an outdoor wooden stage with audience

Net Assets: 37,612

The Bryan Cultural Series strives to inspire, educate and challenge through presentations of the visual, literary and performing arts. The series will offer high quality programming from regional and national talent. Programming for each category will be curated by persons familiar with the respective field.

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Friends of Elizabeth II

Illustration of a sailing ship with blue sails on wavy water in front of an orange sun. The text "Friends of" is partially visible below.

Net Assets: 6,744

Friends of Elizabeth II is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting the representative 16th century sailing ship, the Elizabeth II, and Roanoke Island Festival Park, the Elizabeth II’s home port.

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Croatoan Archaeological Society

Net Assets: 1,238

The CAS is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, founded in 2009, whose primary purpose is to explore the history of Croatoan, modern-day Hatteras Island, via the methods of archaeology, while making it our utmost priority to protect the interests of the native people and property owners.

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