Detroit Zoological Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2026
Total received
$8.2M
Foundation funders
91
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2022–2026
Who funds Detroit Zoological Society?
Detroit Zoological Society is funded by 91 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($2.0M), National Philanthropic Trust ($1.5M), The Fred & Barbara ERB Family ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.2M in grants to Detroit Zoological Society between 2022–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2026) to $2.7M (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
What grants has Detroit Zoological Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2026 | Roy G Michell Charitable Foundation Tr | Unrestricted | $300 |
| 2025 | The Fred & Barbara ERB Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | CultureSource | General Operating SupportArts Culture | $72,500 |
| 2025 | The Karen & Drew Peslar Foundation | FOR PROGRAMMING | $55,000 |
| 2025 | Milner Hotels Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | GRANT | $47,990 |
| 2025 | James and Lynelle Holden Fund | FUND FOR EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Roncelli Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Burt Foundation | USED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | United Jewish Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE ZOO | $14,000 |
| 2025 | JBQ Charitable Foundation | TO FUND AN UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP | $13,000 |
| 2025 | Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Geoinge Foundation | WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Marvin and Betty Danto Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Ford Philanthropy | EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERING | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Denver Zoological Foundation | POLAR BEAR POPULATIO | $5,700 |
| 2025 | Charleigh Charitable Trust | To create meaningful connections between people, animals, and the natural world so all can thrive | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Jeremy Wolfe | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Conway Foundation | TO CELEBRATE AND SAVE WILDLIFE. | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | James and Catherine Rosenthal | MEMBERSHIP AND SUNSET AT THE ZOO EVENT | $4,900 |
| 2025 | Dryden Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $3,750 |
| 2025 | The Eugene Applebaum Family Foundation | EDUCATION & RESEARCH | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Vetowich Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Joanne and John Carter Family Foundation | TO DEMONSTRATE EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP IN CONSERVATION, ANIMAL WELFARE, EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Alan Jay and Sue Kaufman Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The June and Cecil McDole | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Detroit Zoological Society?
Detroit Zoological Society is funded by 91 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($2.0M), National Philanthropic Trust ($1.5M), The Fred & Barbara ERB Family ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.2M in grants to Detroit Zoological Society between 2022–2026.
Who is Detroit Zoological Society's largest funder?
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is the largest recorded funder of Detroit Zoological Society, with $2.0M across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Detroit Zoological Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.2M in grants to Detroit Zoological Society across 200 grants from 91 funders between 2022–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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