Erie Zoological Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
38
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Erie Zoological Society?
Erie Zoological Society is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Erie Community Foundation ($1.6M), M J Surgala Tr ($165K), Merwin Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Erie Zoological Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Community Foundation | $1,617,321 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| M J Surgala Tr | $164,540 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Merwin Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| RDL Family Foundation | $70,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Esther L Soder Patton Fund | $42,299 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| LJL Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Scott Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Network for Good | $11,142 | 1 | 2020 |
| Norbert H Hardner Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Kern Family Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Charles a Dailey Foundation | $7,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $5,590 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Britton Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $4,605 | 1 | 2020 |
| Shamburg Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Edwin J & Patti Curtze Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $275 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Zurn Foundation Inc (FKA Rexnord Foundation Inc) | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $60 | 1 | 2021 |
| Verizon Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2025) to $559K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
What grants has Erie Zoological Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Esther L Soder Patton Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,443 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,590 |
| 2024 | Erie Community Foundation | VARIOUS PROJECTS | $382,336 |
| 2024 | Merwin Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $100,000 |
| 2024 | RDL Family Foundation | OTTER PROJECT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | LJL Family Foundation | GENERAL FUNDS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Norbert H Hardner Foundation | Construction of new Red Panda exhibit at zoo | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Esther L Soder Patton Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,142 |
| 2024 | The Britton Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | ANIMAL-RELATED | $250 |
| 2023 | Erie Community Foundation | VARIOUS PROJECTS | $427,440 |
| 2023 | RDL Family Foundation | OTTER PROJECT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Esther L Soder Patton Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,718 |
| 2023 | M J Surgala Tr | GENERAL FUNDS | $5,600 |
| 2023 | Edward Jones Foundation | ANIMAL-RELATED | $25 |
| 2022 | Erie Community Foundation | VARIOUS PROJECTS | $265,301 |
| 2022 | M J Surgala Tr | GENERAL FUNDS | $55,280 |
| 2022 | RDL Family Foundation | GENERAL FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Esther L Soder Patton Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,185 |
| 2021 | Erie Community Foundation | VARIOUS PROJECTS | $265,328 |
| 2021 | M J Surgala Tr | GENERAL FUNDS | $53,660 |
| 2021 | Charles a Dailey Foundation | RESTRICTED - WIDE OPEN SPACES CAMPAIGN | $7,000 |
| 2021 | Esther L Soder Patton Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,063 |
| 2021 | Edwin J & Patti Curtze Foundation | General | $500 |
| 2021 | Zurn Foundation Inc (FKA Rexnord Foundation Inc) | For Animals | $100 |
| 2021 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $60 |
| 2020 | Erie Community Foundation | VARIOUS PROJECTS | $276,916 |
| 2020 | M J Surgala Tr | GENERAL FUNDS | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Network for Good | Unrestricted | $11,142 |
| 2020 | Kern Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Erie Zoological Society?
Erie Zoological Society is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Erie Community Foundation ($1.6M), M J Surgala Tr ($165K), Merwin Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Erie Zoological Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Erie Zoological Society's largest funder?
Erie Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Erie Zoological Society, with $1.6M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Erie Zoological Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Erie Zoological Society across 38 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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