Denver Zoological Foundation
Denver, CO ·EIN 84-0502539 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Denver Zoological Foundation?
Denver Zoological Foundation is funded by 87 grantmakers, led by Colorado Zoological Trust ($6.2M), Schlessman Foundation Inc ($1.2M), Colorado Gives Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.6M in grants to Denver Zoological Foundation between 2020–2025.
Showing top 25 of 87 funders by total given.
What grants has Denver Zoological Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way Miami Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,844 |
| 2025 | Del Mar Global Trust Dtd 121007 | FOR QUALIFIED PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Burrell Family Foundation | OP. EXP. - TO PROMOTE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Colorado Zoological Trust | SUPPORT FOR DZF | $2,102,167 |
| 2024 | Koelbel Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $200,114 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | PRAIRIE AND RIPARIAN RESTORATION FOR BISON IN CO | $101,179 |
| 2024 | The New York Community Trust | FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Delta Dental of Colorado | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Bardsley Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $55,000 |
| 2024 | The Denver Foundation | ZOOS & AQUARIUMS | $46,500 |
| 2024 | Schoelzel Family Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Children's Hospital Colorado | General Program Support | $42,500 |
| 2024 | American Association of | ENDANGER SPECIES COVID RELIEF | $39,127 |
| 2024 | Glendorn Foundation | EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 2024 | JEWISHColorado | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Genesee Mountain Foundation | CHARITABLE | $24,607 |
| 2024 | Gamez Family Foundation Inc | Support of local community charities | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $18,825 |
| 2024 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,359 |
| 2024 | The Independent Charitable Gift Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,250 |
| 2024 | Schlessman Foundation Inc | ANIMAL CARE AND VET SEVICES ENTRANCE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Mary a Harrison Foundation Q12673002 | GENERAL PURPOSES | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Xcel Energy Foundation | DOLLARS FOR DOING GRANT, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Securing the future for the Colorado pika population | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Karin Bain and John Kukral Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Michael W Louis Private Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Tom Adjutant and Ariel Steele Foundation | General Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Records Johnston Family Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Prologis Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $7,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Denver Zoological Foundation?
Denver Zoological Foundation is funded by 87 grantmakers, led by Colorado Zoological Trust ($6.2M), Schlessman Foundation Inc ($1.2M), Colorado Gives Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.6M in grants to Denver Zoological Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is Denver Zoological Foundation's largest funder?
Colorado Zoological Trust is the largest recorded funder of Denver Zoological Foundation, with $6.2M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Denver Zoological Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $11.6M in grants to Denver Zoological Foundation across 200 grants from 87 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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