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Roanoke Island Historical Association

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

Revenue: 2,527,018

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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Outer Banks Conservationist

Group of people observing a woman feeding hay or vegetables to a brown cow in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.

Revenue: 1,413,590

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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Friends of Elizabeth II

Illustration of a sailing ship with blue sails in front of an orange sun, with blue waves below and partial text "FRIENDS OF LE" visible at the bottom.

Revenue: 625,591

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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Chicamacomico Historical

Three men installing a white picket fence beside a sign on a grassy area with an American flag in the background.

Revenue: 188,790

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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Don and Catharine Bryan Cultural

String quartet performing on a wooden stage outdoors with audience watching

Revenue: 122,060

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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First Flight Society

Outdoor ceremony with speakers and audience, featuring a historical monument in the background.

Revenue: 23,310

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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First Flight Foundation

Statue of a pilot in early aviation, depicted with supporting structures and ropes, outdoor setting.

Revenue: 14,295

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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