DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT OF POTTER PARK ZOO AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO CONSERVE ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$225K
-89.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$225K
-89.4% YoY
About Potter Park Zoological Society
Based on IRS filings
Potter Park Zoological Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in LANSING, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $225K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,927,885 | $3,178,579 | $4,469,881 |
| Revenue | $1,420,686 | $2,007,239 | $4,479,418 |
| Expenses | $1,619,408 | $3,377,734 | $1,090,545 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $30,127 | $12,485 | $1,117 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ingham County ($225,397).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INGHAM COUNTY MASON, MI | FUNDS FOR BUILDING OF VETERINARY HOSPITAL AND GENERAL ZOO OPERATIONS | $225,397 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE PINGSTON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| AARON L DAVIS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE BERGHORN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KARLENE BELYEA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MEGAN VANDERMOLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GABE RODRIGUEZ-GARRIGA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIERAN MARION | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY HALL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $98,733 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potter Park Zoological Society?
Potter Park Zoological Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in LANSING, MI. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Potter Park Zoological Society?
As of 2024, Potter Park Zoological Society holds $2.9M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $225K in 2024.
Where does Potter Park Zoological Society operate?
Potter Park Zoological Society has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Potter Park Zoological Society award?
In 2024, Potter Park Zoological Society awarded 1 grants totaling $225K — an average of about $225K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Potter Park Zoological Society's EIN?
Potter Park Zoological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2153808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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