Detroit Zoological Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$9.3M
Foundation funders
84
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Detroit Zoological Society?
Detroit Zoological Society is funded by 84 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($2.1M), Community Foundation for Southeast ($1.7M), The Henry Ford Ii Fund ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.3M in grants to Detroit Zoological Society between 2021–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Detroit Zoological Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jbq Charitable Foundation | TO FUND AN UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP | $13,000 |
| 2025 | Vetowich Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Alan Jay and Sue Kaufman Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The June and Cecil Mcdole | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Perry Foundation | SUPPORT AMAZON ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROGRA | $350 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $753,673 |
| 2024 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | GRANT | $191,960 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $102,800 |
| 2024 | Yale University | SUBAWARD - SPONSORED RESEARCH | $100,197 |
| 2024 | Ralph L & Winifred E Polk Foundation | ZOOLOGICAL SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Dte Energy Foundation | COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION | $76,000 |
| 2024 | Duffy Foundation | USE CONSISTENT W/501(C)(3) STATUS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Culturesource | CULTURAL | $72,500 |
| 2024 | The Karen & Drew Peslar Foundation | FOR PROGRAMMING | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Vaughan Foundation | USED CONSISTENT W/501(C)(3) STATUS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Milner Hotels Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Hudson-webber Foundation | BELLE ISLE NATURE CENTER PROJECT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Dte Energy Foundation | COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | James and Lynelle Holden Fund | FUND FOR EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Burt Foundation | USED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $15,750 |
| 2024 | The Us Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,100 |
| 2024 | Jk Farber Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Detroit Zoological Society?
Detroit Zoological Society is funded by 84 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($2.1M), Community Foundation for Southeast ($1.7M), The Henry Ford Ii Fund ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.3M in grants to Detroit Zoological Society between 2021–2025.
Who is Detroit Zoological Society's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Detroit Zoological Society, with $2.1M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Detroit Zoological Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.3M in grants to Detroit Zoological Society across 200 grants from 84 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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