Friends of Santa Ana Zoo
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$792K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Friends of Santa Ana Zoo?
Friends of Santa Ana Zoo is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Crean Foundation ($540K), Orange County Community Foundation ($117K), California ReLeaf ($33K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $792K in grants to Friends of Santa Ana Zoo between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crean Foundation | $540,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $117,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| California ReLeaf | $33,072 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Hexberg Family Foundation | $24,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $23,523 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $13,160 | 1 | 2022 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | $10,950 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Charity Bridge Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| United Way of Bergen County | $7,400 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Segerstrom Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Gochnauer Family Foundation | $695 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2025) to $224K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
What grants has Friends of Santa Ana Zoo received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $14,238 |
| 2025 | The Hexberg Family Foundation | PROVIDE EDUCATION, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS TO OUR COMMUNITY AND THE ANIMALS | $12,000 |
| 2024 | The Crean Foundation | Maintenance of animal exhibits. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Hexberg Family Foundation | PROVIDE EDUCATION, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS TO OUR COMMUNITY AND THE ANIMALS | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | LEADERSHIP BOARD MATCH | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Gochnauer Family Foundation | GENERAL | $695 |
| 2023 | The Crean Foundation | Maintenance of animal exhibits. | $110,000 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $9,285 |
| 2023 | Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | LEADERSHIP BOARD MATCH - JANE OLIN | $4,000 |
| 2022 | The Crean Foundation | Maintenance of animal exhibits. | $110,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,160 |
| 2022 | Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | LEADERSHIP BOARD MATCH | $3,750 |
| 2021 | The Crean Foundation | Maintenance of animal exhibits. | $110,000 |
| 2021 | Orange County Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL WELFARE | $102,000 |
| 2021 | Charity Bridge Fund | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS GRANT | $1,500 |
| 2020 | The Crean Foundation | Maintenance of animal exhibits. | $110,000 |
| 2020 | California ReLeaf | URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT | $33,072 |
| 2020 | Orange County Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL WELFARE | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Union Pacific Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $7,500 |
| 2020 | United Way of Bergen County | DONOR DESIGNATION | $7,400 |
| 2020 | The Segerstrom Foundation | PROVIDES FUNDING FOR A FAMILY ZOO TO HELP COVER COSTS OF ANIMAL CARE | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS GRANT | $200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Santa Ana Zoo?
Friends of Santa Ana Zoo is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Crean Foundation ($540K), Orange County Community Foundation ($117K), California ReLeaf ($33K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $792K in grants to Friends of Santa Ana Zoo between 2020–2025.
Who is Friends of Santa Ana Zoo's largest funder?
The Crean Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Santa Ana Zoo, with $540K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Friends of Santa Ana Zoo received?
IRS 990 filings record $792K in grants to Friends of Santa Ana Zoo across 23 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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