Thinking about what to do with that state tax return you’re expecting this year?
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has a suggestion for you.
Supporter Spotlight
Anyone filing a 2025 North Carolina state tax return may donate all or a portion of their refund to the N.C. Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund, which supports research and conservation management project’s for the state’s most vulnerable wildlife populations.
“Funds donated using the tax-checkoff program amplify those provided by a federal grant for species of greatest conservation need, including listed species in North Carolina,” Dr. Sara Schweitzer, assistant chief of NCWRC’s Wildlife Management Division, stated in a release. “A $100 donation is matched by $186 of grant funding—truly boosting wildlife conservation in North Carolina. Our dedicated and passionate biologists, agency partners and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure wildlife and their habitats will persist into the future for North Carolinians to enjoy. In western North Carolina especially, donations will help us address the immense impacts of Hurricane Helene on species such as the Eastern hellbender, bog turtle, gray bat, Carolina Northern flying squirrel and several high-elevation migratory birds.”
Funds support surveys and monitoring of rare species, including bog turtle, Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander, eastern hellbender, river frog, diamondback terrapin and northern gray treefrog.
Information collected on these species is used to target habitat restoration projects, including those especially needed in areas in the west affected by Hurricane Helene and areas impacted by drought in the state’s sandhills.
To participate, simply check Line 30 on your North Carolina state income tax form, or, if filing through an online tax preparation software, enter the contribution amount when prompted to N.C. Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund.”
Supporter Spotlight
Anyone that does not expect a state tax refund who would like to donate to the fund may make a direct donation online.
Additional information on projects supported by the tax check-off program may be found the Wildlife Resource Commission Wildlife Diversity Program’s quarterly reports.
