Dallas Zoological Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$30.5M
Foundation funders
43
Grants recorded
99
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Dallas Zoological Society?
Dallas Zoological Society is funded by 43 grantmakers, led by The Eugene McDermott Foundation ($14.8M), Dallas Zoo Management Inc ($12.4M), Communities Foundation of Texas Inc ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $30.5M in grants to Dallas Zoological Society between 2020–2025.
Show all 43 funders
| Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| George E Seay Iii Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation | $5,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Caldwell Foundation | $3,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $2,803 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Carol and Alan J Bernon Family | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Boeckman Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $1,250 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Fenner Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Edgemon Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ima Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2022 |
| Verizon Foundation | $179 | 1 | 2024 |
| LII Lennox Foundation | $134 | 1 | 2023 |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | $110 | 1 | 2023 |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | $80 | 1 | 2024 |
| Celanese Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Dallas Zoological Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hoblitzelle Foundation | TOWARD THE "WILD HORIZONS" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | $250,000 |
| 2025 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For Zoo to Do | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Ben E Keith Foundation Trust Xxxxx0005 | GENERAL | $6,500 |
| 2024 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For new exhibit | $10,000,000 |
| 2024 | Harry Bass Foundation | PROGRAM | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Hoblitzelle Foundation | TOWARD THE "WILD HORIZONS" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For 2024 Zoo to Do | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $128,330 |
| 2024 | The Moody Foundation | Fund evaluation and overhead for the Dallas Zoos Wild Earth Preschool and Internship project | $62,811 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Houston Zoo Inc | Houston Toad conservation support | $17,387 |
| 2024 | M R and Evelyn Hudson Foundation | Funds will support general operating expenses. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation | Helping Troop Of Gorillas/Hippos/Flamingos & Animal Feeding | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Kohl Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Harry S Moss Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Ben E Keith Foundation Trust Xxxxx0005 | GENERAL | $6,500 |
| 2024 | Stephen M Seay Foundation Inc | HELP OTHERS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Carol and Alan J Bernon Family | ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Caldwell Foundation | CONSERVATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $722 |
| 2024 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $179 |
| 2024 | Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | MATCHING GIFT TO CIVIC AGENCY | $80 |
| 2023 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For Support of Staff and Security | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $400,012 |
| 2023 | Ed Rachal Foundation | GO | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For 2023 Zoo to Do | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Joe M & Doris R Dealey | MASTER PLAN/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Dallas Tourism Public Improvement | CULTURAL ARTS MARKETING GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 99 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Dallas Zoological Society?
Dallas Zoological Society is funded by 43 grantmakers, led by The Eugene McDermott Foundation ($14.8M), Dallas Zoo Management Inc ($12.4M), Communities Foundation of Texas Inc ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $30.5M in grants to Dallas Zoological Society between 2020–2025.
Who is Dallas Zoological Society's largest funder?
The Eugene McDermott Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Dallas Zoological Society, with $14.8M across 12 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Dallas Zoological Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $30.5M in grants to Dallas Zoological Society across 99 grants from 43 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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