Delmarva Zoological Society Inc
To promote, raise funds for, publicize, maintain, operate and support the salisbury zoological park's exhibits, education efforts and projects which will enhance the salisbury zoological park for the betterment of the community.
Delmarva Zoological Society Inc at a glance
In short: Delmarva Zoological Society Inc gave $130K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $130K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,757
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $129,757
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $129,757
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Delmarva Zoological Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc ($130K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Delmarva Zoological Society Inc gives
- Giving grew 123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $130K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc Salisbury, MD | Fund Bear Exhibit Renovation | $129,757 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $10,870 | $137,610 | $129,757 | 1 | $870 |
| 2023 | $126,740 | $196,926 | $134,575 | $126,196 | 1 | $1,427 |
| 2022 | $64,389 | $6,653 | $15,445 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $73,181 | $32,719 | $65,378 | $58,095 | 1 | $1,525 |
| 2020 | $105,840 | $47,593 | $79,129 | $69,579 | 1 | $2,708 |
| 2019 | $137,377 | $27,133 | $17,778 | $7,597 | 1 | $2,254 |
About Delmarva Zoological Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Delmarva Zoological Society Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Salisbury, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $130K. Net investment income was $870.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Delmarva Zoological Society Inc is led by Ashley Bosche, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Bosche
Chair
Chair → President & Chairman, 2022
President & Chairman → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Young
Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hope Morgan
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Gleason
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Johnson
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Herman
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Pulver
Board Member
Zoo Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Matthews
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janine Cumberledge
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lenora Dillon (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dina Karpf (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Alessi (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Roxane L. Gabrielson (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Delmarva Zoological Society Inc
How much does Delmarva Zoological Society Inc give each year?
Delmarva Zoological Society Inc gave $130K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $126K across 1 grant.
What is Delmarva Zoological Society Inc?
Delmarva Zoological Society Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Salisbury, MD.
Where does Delmarva Zoological Society Inc operate?
Delmarva Zoological Society Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Delmarva Zoological Society Inc's EIN?
Delmarva Zoological Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1773305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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