ZOO LEARNING FUND (ZLF) MANAGES AN ENDOWMENT FUND THAT FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CENTERED ON CURRICULUM ABOUT ANIMALS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT KANSAS CITY AND COMMUNITIES IN ADJACENT COUNTIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ZLF MAKES GRANTS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY, MO (DBA KANSAS CITY ZOO) TO CARRY OUT SUCH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. FUNDED PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE BOTH ON THE GROUNDS OF THE KANSAS CITY ZOO AND IN LOCAL SCHOOLS OR COMMUNITY FACILITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.5M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$658K
+18.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$329K
+18.4% YoY
About Zoo Learning Fund
Based on IRS filings
Zoo Learning Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $658K. Net investment income was $602K.
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 | $5,510,155 | $5,293,421 | $4,951,173 |
| Revenue | $601,644 | $249,707 | $323,609 |
| Expenses | $688,692 | $586,320 | $253,058 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $601,644 | $249,707 | $259,282 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo (dba Kansas City Zoo) ($500,000), Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo (dba Kansas City Zoo) ($157,786).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MO (DBA KANSAS CITY ZOO) KANSAS CITY, MO | EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $157,786 |
| FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MO (DBA KANSAS CITY ZOO) KANSAS CITY, MO | 50% OF MILLION DOLLAR GIFT FOR AQUARIUM | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONI PATEL | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| MEG BUCKLEY | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER GRAVES | SECRETARY (TERM END 10/1/24) | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KATE LAMBERT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER RAY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JULIE SCHEIDEGGER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRAD BODAMER | DIRECTOR (TERM END 10/1/24) | 0.5 | — |
| MARISSA SCHAFFNER | DIRECTOR (TERM END 10/1/24) | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zoo Learning Fund?
Zoo Learning Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. It holds $5.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Zoo Learning Fund?
As of 2024, Zoo Learning Fund holds $5.5M in total assets with $602K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $658K in 2024.
Where does Zoo Learning Fund operate?
Zoo Learning Fund has awarded grants in Missouri.
What size grants does Zoo Learning Fund award?
In 2024, Zoo Learning Fund awarded 2 grants totaling $658K — an average of about $329K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Zoo Learning Fund's EIN?
Zoo Learning Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3220134. 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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