Dallas Zoological Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$37.2M
Foundation funders
61
Grants recorded
140
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Dallas Zoological Society?
Dallas Zoological Society is funded by 61 grantmakers, led by The Eugene McDermott Foundation ($14.8M), Dallas Zoo Management Inc ($12.4M), O'Donnell Foundation ($4.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $37.2M in grants to Dallas Zoological Society between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $13.9M (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
What grants has Dallas Zoological Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hoblitzelle Foundation | TOWARD THE "WILD HORIZONS" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | $500,000 |
| 2025 | O'Donnell Foundation | OPERATIONS | $4,000,000 |
| 2025 | Hoblitzelle Foundation | TOWARD THE "WILD HORIZONS" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | $250,000 |
| 2025 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For Zoo to Do | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $183,895 |
| 2025 | Junior League of Dallas Inc | JLD TESTS/SUPPLIES | $26,000 |
| 2025 | The Kohl Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Harry S Moss Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation | Caring for Creatures, Creating Connections | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Ben E Keith Foundation Trust XXXXX0005 | GENERAL | $6,500 |
| 2025 | Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman | EDUCATION | $4,500 |
| 2025 | Aryc Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $2,275 |
| 2025 | Delta Health Care Support Systems Foundation Inc | general | $275 |
| 2025 | Regal Family Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $275 |
| 2025 | Mai Tian Family Foundation | Youth education programs | $100 |
| 2024 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For new exhibit | $10,000,000 |
| 2024 | Servant Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $522,425 |
| 2024 | The Signatry Charitable Trust | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $521,365 |
| 2024 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $356,840 |
| 2024 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For 2024 Zoo to Do | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Hoblitzelle Foundation | TOWARD THE "WILD HORIZONS" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Harry Bass Foundation | PROGRAM | $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 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $26,215 |
| 2024 | Junior League of Dallas Inc | ARTS AND CULTURE | $26,000 |
| 2024 | Houston Zoo Inc | Houston Toad conservation support | $17,387 |
Showing 30 most recent of 140 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Dallas Zoological Society?
Dallas Zoological Society is funded by 61 grantmakers, led by The Eugene McDermott Foundation ($14.8M), Dallas Zoo Management Inc ($12.4M), O'Donnell Foundation ($4.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $37.2M in grants to Dallas Zoological Society between 2019–2026.
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 $37.2M in grants to Dallas Zoological Society across 140 grants from 61 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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