Denver Zoological Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$11.6M
Foundation funders
87
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2020–2025
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.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
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.
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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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