Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$12.2M
Foundation funders
28
Grants recorded
145
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc?
Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by Blank Park Endowment Corporation ($3.4M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines ($3.4M), John Ruan Foundation Trust ($2.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc between 2019–2025.
Show all 28 funders
| Athene Charitable Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2021 |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
| Aetna Foundation Inc | $66 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Blank Park Endowment Corporation | TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION PROJECTS OF THE FOUNDATION | $454,802 |
| 2025 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $375,000 |
| 2025 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Hi Foundation Inc | TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN IOWA AS AN AFFORDABLE DESTINATION AND AS A CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | GreenState Credit Union | Safari Soiree | $5,000 |
| 2024 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | $510,000 |
| 2024 | Blank Park Endowment Corporation | TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION PROJECTS OF THE FOUNDATION | $462,558 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | EXPAND THE IMPACT | $300,000 |
| 2024 | American Association of | FL BROODSTOCK MANAGM & CORAL HOLDING PROJECT | $152,803 |
| 2024 | American Association of | FL BROODSTOCK MANAGM & CORAL HOLDING PROJECT | $152,803 |
| 2024 | Deb & Bob Pulver Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Golf Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $58,985 |
| 2024 | Wittern Family Charitable Foundation | Animal welfare, community education, improve and maintain zoo facilities | $21,600 |
| 2024 | The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | EASTERN BLACK RHINO | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Hi Foundation Inc | TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN IOWA AS AN AFFORDABLE DESTINATION AND AS A CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | GreenState Credit Union | Wild Lights Festival - Supporting Partner | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Duroe Family Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Duroe Family Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| 2024 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $500 |
| 2024 | Brenton Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2024 | Samuel B O'Brien Foundation | CHARITABLE | $250 |
| 2024 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $250 |
| 2023 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | $1,510,000 |
| 2023 | Blank Park Endowment Corporation | TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION PROJECTS OF THE FOUNDATION | $477,849 |
| 2023 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | EXPAND THE IMPACT | $350,000 |
| 2023 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | GENERAL FUNDING, CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDING | $175,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR LIONS AND TIGERS | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $115,680 |
Showing 30 most recent of 145 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc?
Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by Blank Park Endowment Corporation ($3.4M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines ($3.4M), John Ruan Foundation Trust ($2.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc's largest funder?
Blank Park Endowment Corporation is the largest recorded funder of Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc, with $3.4M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc across 145 grants from 28 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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