I don't even live in your state, but since trouble has a habit of finding my opinion and getting together; I'll post here.
I disagree with:
"I am NOT interested in supporting a tank or tanks that I do not have access to"
Giving support to things that you can't see makes it a bit more self-less, in my opinion. It's like the Christian Children's Fund. Seriously, could you be like, "I'm not supporting a child that I won't have custody of!" If you want to be generous, and support something you believe in. Do it. If not? I disagree with bringing REEFNEST or Mo as "an example" or comparison to their own group.
Mo, I almost wonder if it's way too much effort and hassle to even deal with NCPARS as even a parent/umbrella organization. They aren't interested in helping you. The school's tanks should be credited to "Private donations of ________, with the help of REEFNEST". Since you are the larger operating arm and brain of those tanks.
On a separate note, I am sooo appreciative of the Upstate Reef Society. No membership dues, very educational, great rapport, no worries of insurance purposes, we have one of the most active local forums on reef central...
You guys should move.