The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation
To secure the long-term future of the zoo, including its animal collections, education and conservation programs, magnificent gardens and historic wpa-era buildings.
The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation at a glance
In short: The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation gave $4.3M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4.3M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,269,685
- +56.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,269,685
- +56.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,269,685
- Total assets
- $39,042,921
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Toledo Zoological Society ($4.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2020) to $4.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Toledo Zoological Society Toledo, OH | Various Projects | $4,269,685 |
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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 | $39,042,921 | $7,970,224 | $6,166,307 | $4,269,685 | 1 | $2,217,729 |
| 2023 | $36,376,856 | $3,927,197 | $2,824,749 | $2,731,575 | 1 | $99,951 |
| 2022 | $31,887,445 | $14,186,143 | $2,571,808 | $2,521,698 | 1 | $2,694,062 |
| 2021 | $25,241,517 | $6,257,796 | $4,491,581 | $4,448,157 | 1 | $2,511,967 |
| 2020 | $23,624,234 | $1,972,980 | $2,327,008 | $2,271,243 | 1 | $507,488 |
About The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Toledo, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $39.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.3M. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation is led by Jeffrey Sailer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Sailer
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Schaffer
Chairman
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Tankoos
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Conn
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Weidner
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Effler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Nielsen
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Ahn
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Old
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Stanley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherideen Stoll
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Lazarus
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Kory
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Branyan
Vice President & Finance
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: David E. Fisher (2020–2023) — Vice President & Finance
- Former: John C. Jones (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John D. Spengler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Payeff (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Debra Calabrese (2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Pesci (2023) — Director
- Former: Kelli Farrand (2023) — Director
- Former: Walter Norris (2023) — Director
- Former: Deb Calabrese (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Douglas E. Kearns (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Fei Yang Adams (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James A. Haudan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lindsay Navarre (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan E. Szymanski (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brittanie Kuhr (2020) — President to August
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation
How much does The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation give each year?
The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation gave $4.3M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 1 grant.
How large is The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation?
The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation reported $39.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What is The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation?
The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Toledo, OH. It holds $39.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation operate?
The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation's EIN?
The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1963509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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