Abilene Zoological Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$5.6M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
48
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Abilene Zoological Society?
Abilene Zoological Society is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation ($2.6M), The Legett Foundation ($1.5M), Community Foundation of Abilene ($610K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.6M in grants to Abilene Zoological Society between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation | $2,560,472 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| The Legett Foundation | $1,515,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Community Foundation of Abilene | $609,518 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Still Water Foundation | $500,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Electric Power Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Robison Excelsior Foundation | $63,805 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Directors Foundation | $62,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dian Graves Owen Foundation | $45,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Abilene Chamber of Commerce | $18,021 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Greathouse Foundation | $16,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Kickapoo Springs Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc | $11,524 | 1 | 2024 |
| Joe Davis Foundation - Defined | $11,400 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Pevehouse Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Barber Foundation | $4,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Shelton Family Foundation | $3,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Apache Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2022) to $1.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $853K.
What grants has Abilene Zoological Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE ZOO'S MASTER PLAN | $737,758 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $108,035 |
| 2025 | Joe Davis Foundation - Defined | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $6,400 |
| 2025 | Baird Foundation Inc | ENVIRONMENT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE ZOO'S MASTER PLAN | $1,066,714 |
| 2024 | Still Water Foundation | CHARITABLE - TO SUPPORT A BOLD ADVENTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $88,552 |
| 2024 | Directors Foundation | OPERATIONS | $62,500 |
| 2024 | The Robison Excelsior Foundation | CHARITABLE | $26,000 |
| 2024 | Dian Graves Owen Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc | CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP | $11,524 |
| 2024 | Greathouse Foundation | SUPPORT OF LOCAL ZOO | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Kickapoo Springs Foundation | ZOOBILATION GALA | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Legett Foundation | ZOOBILATION GALA | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Pevehouse Family Foundation | OPERATIONAL EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Joe Davis Foundation - Defined | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Abilene Chamber of Commerce | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Apache Foundation | To provide the highest standard of animal care as well as educational opportunities to guests and opens up possibilities to further the Zoos educational mission and provide new and surprising learning experiences for guests. | $1,500 |
| 2023 | The Legett Foundation | CHARITABLE - 2023 ZOOBILITATION | $1,500,000 |
| 2023 | American Electric Power Foundation | A Bold Adventure: Wild Encounters and Ferocious Ea | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $95,629 |
| 2023 | Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE ZOO'S MASTER PLAN | $56,000 |
| 2023 | Dian Graves Owen Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Abilene Chamber of Commerce | Operational Support | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Greathouse Foundation | SUPPORT OF LOCAL ZOO | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Shelton Family Foundation | ZOOBILATION | $1,250 |
| 2023 | Barber Foundation | PROMOTE EDUCATION ABOUT ANIMALS | $1,250 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $102,802 |
| 2022 | The Robison Excelsior Foundation | CHARITABLE | $15,305 |
| 2022 | Dian Graves Owen Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 48 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Abilene Zoological Society?
Abilene Zoological Society is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation ($2.6M), The Legett Foundation ($1.5M), Community Foundation of Abilene ($610K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.6M in grants to Abilene Zoological Society between 2020–2025.
Who is Abilene Zoological Society's largest funder?
Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Abilene Zoological Society, with $2.6M across 4 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Abilene Zoological Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.6M in grants to Abilene Zoological Society across 48 grants from 19 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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